Brian Turang
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1993-1994)
Brian Turang was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1993 to 1994 for the Seattle Mariners, a span of 2 seasons. In 78 career games, he hit .222 with 56 hits, 1 home runs, and 15 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'10" / 170 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1993-08-13
- Last Game
- 1994-07-23
Full name: Brian Craig Turang
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 78 | 252 | 31 | 56 | 16 | 2 | 1 | 15 | 9 | 24 | 45 | .222 | .297 | .313 | .611 | -738 |
Career AVG .222 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — 16.8% below league average.
Career OBP .297 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — 11.2% below league average.
Career SLG .313 vs. league average .412 across their career seasons — 23.9% below league average.
Career OPS .611 vs. league average .747 across their career seasons — 18.2% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | SEA | AL | 40 | 140 | 22 | 35 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 6 | 17 | 20 | .250 | .265 (-6%) | .332 (+2%) | .403 (-15%) | .735 (-7%) | -128.6 |
| 1994 | SEA | AL | 38 | 112 | 9 | 21 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 3 | 7 | 25 | .188 | .269 (-30%) | .338 (-29%) | .424 (-35%) | .763 (-32%) | -609.7 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 78 | 252 | 31 | 56 | 16 | 2 | 1 | 15 | 9 | 24 | 45 | .222 | — | — | — | — | -738 | ||
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 (78 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 39 | 129 | 17 | 28 | 0 | 3 | .217 |
| Away | 39 | 123 | 14 | 28 | 1 | 12 | .228 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994-07-23 | SEA | BOS | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1994-07-16 | SEA | NYY | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994-07-15 | SEA | NYY | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994-07-14 | SEA | NYY | L | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994-07-10 | SEA | BOS | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994-07-09 | SEA | BOS | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994-07-08 | SEA | BOS | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994-07-07 | SEA | BOS | W | 5 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1994-07-06 | SEA | BAL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994-07-04 | SEA | BAL | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 6 |
| Third Base | 1 |
| Left Field | 46 |
| Center Field | 26 |
| Right Field | 1 |
| Designated Hitter | 5 |
Salary History
Brian Turang's recorded salaries total $116,000 over 1 season, in 1994. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Turang's career ran from 1993 to 1994. No salary is recorded for 1993.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | SEA | AL | $116,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $116,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loyola Marymount University | Los Angeles | CA | 1988, 1989 |
Brian Turang: the record in brief
August 13, 1993 and July 23, 1994 bracket Brian Turang's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. Turang's only club in the season tables is the Seattle Mariners. Turang is listed as an outfielder at 5 feet, 10 inches and 170 pounds. The bio says Turang batted and threw right-handed. Turang was born on June 14, 1967, in Long Beach, CA, USA. Brian Turang was the playing name; the full given name is Brian Craig.
Turang finished with 56 hits from 252 at bats in 78 games, which works out to .222, plus 1 home run and 15 RBI. On-base and slugging figures of .297 and .313 give Turang a career OPS of .611. Turang's .222 average ran 16.8% below the .267 that the league posted over the same seasons. The OPS comparison is .611 to a league .747, 18.2% below average. 1993 produced Turang's most hits, 35 of them for the Seattle Mariners. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .250 in 1993, did not top the league's .265.
Frequently Asked Questions about Brian Turang
- What years did Brian Turang play?
- Brian Turang played in Major League Baseball from 1993 to 1994.
- Was Brian Turang a pitcher?
- No. Brian Turang was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Brian Turang hit?
- Brian Turang hit 1 career home run with 56 hits.
- What teams did Brian Turang play for?
- Brian Turang played for one team, the Seattle Mariners (1993–1994).
- What were Brian Turang's career stats?
- In 78 games, Brian Turang had 56 hits, 1 home runs, 15 RBI, 31 runs, and 9 stolen bases, with a .222 batting average.
- How much did Brian Turang earn in his career?
- Brian Turang's recorded salaries total $116,000 over 1 season, in 1994. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Turang's career ran from 1993 to 1994. No salary is recorded for 1993.
- What was Brian Turang's salary?
- Brian Turang's recorded salary was $116,000 in 1994.
- What position did Brian Turang play?
- Brian Turang played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Brian Turang and how much did he weigh?
- Brian Turang was listed at 5 feet 10 inches and 170 pounds.
- How many home runs did Brian Turang hit each season?
- Brian Turang's home runs by season: 0 in 1993 and 1 in 1994. His most in one season was 1, in 1994.
- What was Brian Turang's career batting average?
- Brian Turang batted .222 over his career, with 56 hits in 252 at bats.
- How many RBI did Brian Turang have?
- Brian Turang drove in 15 runs in his career.
- Is Brian Turang in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Brian Turang has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.