Bryan Stephens
Born: 7/14/1920 in Fayetteville, AR, USA
Died: 11/21/1991 in Santa Ana, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1947-05-15 | Final Game: 1948-09-26
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 175 lbs
Full name: Bryan Maris Stephens
Biography
Bryan Stephens was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1920, who played in Major League Baseball from 1947 to 1948. Making his debut shortly after World War II, Stephens' career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, marked by the integration of African American players and the resurgence of the sport's popularity. Over the course of his brief career, he compiled a record of 8 wins and 16 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 5.16. He struck out 69 batters and recorded 4 saves, demonstrating his ability to contribute both as a starter and a reliever.
Stephens' playing style was characterized by his competitive spirit and willingness to take the mound in challenging situations. While his career was short-lived, his contributions to the teams he played for during this pivotal era in baseball history reflected the resilience and determination of players from that time. Though he may not have achieved the statistical accolades of some contemporaries, Stephens remains a part of the rich tapestry of post-war baseball, representing the era's evolving dynamics on and off the field.
Negro Leagues Career Statistics
Batting
| PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.0 | 1.0 | 0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | 1.000 | 2.000 | 3.000 |
Pitching
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | R | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 2.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.80 |
Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting
| Season | PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1947 | 3.0 | 1.0 | 0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | 1.000 | 2.000 | 3.000 |
Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Pitching
| Season | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | R | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1947 | 5.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 2.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.80 |
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 16 | 74 | 17 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 214.7 | 220 | 123 | 20 | 106 | 69 | 5.16 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1947 | CLE | AL | 5 | 10 | 31 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 92.0 | 79 | 41 | 39 | 34 | 4.01 | -132.3 |
| 1948 | SLA | AL | 3 | 6 | 43 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 122.7 | 141 | 82 | 67 | 35 | 6.02 | -3739.0 |
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 | 0.119 | 0.200 | 0.136 | 0.336 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1947 | CLE | AL | 31 | 27 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0.111 | 0.0 |
| 1948 | SLA | AL | 43 | 32 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 9 | 0.125 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 74 | 0 | 7 | 32 | 3 | 2 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1947 | CLE | P | 31 | 0 | 5 | 10 | 1 | 0 |
| 1948 | SLA | P | 43 | 0 | 2 | 22 | 2 | 2 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 74 |