Bryan Stephens
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1947-1948)
Bryan Stephens was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1947 to 1948 for the Cleveland Guardians and the St. Louis Browns, a span of 2 seasons. Across 74 career appearances, he went 8-16 with a 5.16 ERA and 69 strikeouts. His totals include Negro Leagues seasons, which MLB recognized as major league in 2020.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'4" / 175 lb
- Died
- 11/21/1991 in Santa Ana, CA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1947-05-15
- Last Game
- 1948-09-26
Full name: Bryan Maris Stephens
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1947 | CLE | AL | 5 | 10 | 31 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 92.0 | 79 | 41 | 39 | 34 | 4.01 | 3.97 (-1%) | -391.1 |
| 1948 | SLA | AL | 3 | 6 | 43 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 122.2 | 141 | 82 | 67 | 35 | 6.02 | 4.10 (-47%) | -4047.3 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 8 | 16 | 74 | 17 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 214.2 | 220 | 123 | 106 | 69 | 5.16 | — | -4,438 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 74 | 59 | 5 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 17 | .119 | .200 | .136 | .336 | 0 |
Career AVG .119 vs. league average .263 across their career seasons — 54.9% below league average.
Career OBP .200 vs. league average .338 across their career seasons — 40.9% below league average.
Career SLG .136 vs. league average .378 across their career seasons — 64.1% below league average.
Career OPS .336 vs. league average .716 across their career seasons — 53.1% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1947 | CLE | AL | 31 | 27 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | .111 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1948 | SLA | AL | 43 | 32 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 9 | .125 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 74 | 59 | 5 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 17 | .119 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (148 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 43 | 27 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 3 | .185 |
| Away | 31 | 32 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | .062 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 43 | 107.1 | 119 | 65 | 58 | 33 | 5.45 |
| Away | 31 | 107.1 | 101 | 58 | 48 | 36 | 4.86 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1948-09-26 | SLA | CHW | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1948-09-24 | SLA | CHW | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1948-09-22 | SLA | MIN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1948-09-19 | SLA | NYY | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1948-09-15 | SLA | PHA | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1948-09-06 | SLA | DET | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1948-09-06 | SLA | DET | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1948-08-29 | SLA | BOS | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1948-08-27 | SLA | PHA | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1948-08-12 | SLA | CLE | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1948-09-26 | SLA | CHW | — | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1948-09-24 | SLA | CHW | — | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1948-09-22 | SLA | MIN | — | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1948-09-19 | SLA | NYY | — | 4.1 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1948-09-15 | SLA | PHA | — | 2.1 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1948-09-06 | SLA | DET | — | 0.1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1948-09-06 | SLA | DET | — | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1948-08-29 | SLA | BOS | — | 5.2 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| 1948-08-27 | SLA | PHA | — | 1.0 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1948-08-12 | SLA | CLE | — | 3.2 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 2 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 74 |
Bryan Stephens: the record in brief
May 15, 1947 and September 26, 1948 bracket Bryan Stephens's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. The season rows list, in order, the Cleveland Indians (1947) and the St. Louis Browns (1948). Stephens played primarily as a pitcher and threw and hit right-handed. The bio adds a birth date on July 14, 1920, in Fayetteville, AR, USA and a listed size of 6'4" and 175 pounds. Stephens's death is recorded on November 21, 1991, in Santa Ana, CA, USA. Stephens's full given name, per the bio, is Bryan Maris Stephens.
The pitching table credits Stephens with a 8-16 record and a 5.16 ERA in 74 games. Stephens had 69 strikeouts. Against a 4.04 league ERA for the same seasons, the 5.16 mark was 27.7% worse. 1947 brought Stephens a season-high 5 wins. In 1947, one of the busiest seasons, Stephens posted a 4.01 ERA; the league figure that year was 3.97.
Frequently Asked Questions about Bryan Stephens
- What years did Bryan Stephens play?
- Bryan Stephens played in Major League Baseball from 1947 to 1948.
- Was Bryan Stephens a pitcher?
- Yes. Bryan Stephens pitched in the major leagues, recording 8 wins and 69 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Bryan Stephens hit?
- Bryan Stephens hit 0 career home runs with 7 hits.
- What teams did Bryan Stephens play for?
- Bryan Stephens played for 2 teams: the Cleveland Indians (1947) and the St. Louis Browns (1948).
- What were Bryan Stephens's career stats?
- In 74 games, Bryan Stephens went 8-16 with a 5.16 ERA, 69 strikeouts, 214.2 innings pitched, and 4 saves.
- What position did Bryan Stephens play?
- Bryan Stephens played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Bryan Stephens and how much did he weigh?
- Bryan Stephens was listed at 6 feet 4 inches and 175 pounds.
- What was Bryan Stephens's career ERA?
- Bryan Stephens finished with a 5.16 career ERA, going 8-16 with 69 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Bryan Stephens have?
- Bryan Stephens recorded 69 career strikeouts.
- Is Bryan Stephens in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Bryan Stephens has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.