Brian Turang, baseball player, 1993-1994

Brian Turang

Born: 6/14/1967 in Long Beach, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1993-08-13 | Final Game: 1994-07-23

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Brian Craig Turang

Biography

Brian Turang, born in 1967, was a professional baseball player who graced the Major League Baseball (MLB) stage from 1993 to 1994. Primarily a position player, Turang played a total of 78 games during his time in the league. He showcased his skills primarily with his speed on the basepaths, recording 9 stolen bases, which reflected his agility and base-running acumen. Despite a batting average of .222, he contributed to his teams with 56 hits, including 1 home run and 15 runs batted in (RBIs). Turang's career unfolded during a transitional era in baseball, characterized by a blend of traditional play and the early stirrings of a more power-focused game. While he may not have reached the heights of some contemporaries, Turang's contributions were marked by his tenacity and versatility on the field. His journey in the MLB, though brief, remains a testament to the dedication required to compete at the highest level of baseball.

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 0.222 0.297 0.313 0.611 -790.8

Season-by-Season Batting

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 6 4 9 9 1 3
3B 2 0 0 0 0 0
OF 68 57 115 3 2 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 6
Third Base 1
Left Field 46
Center Field 26
Right Field 1
Designated Hitter 5

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1994 SEA AL $116,000
Total Career Earnings $116,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Loyola Marymount University Los Angeles CA 1988, 1989