Brad Wellman, baseball player, 1982-1989

Brad Wellman

Born: 8/17/1959 in Lodi, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1982-09-04 | Final Game: 1989-10-01

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Brad Eugene Wellman

Biography

Brad Wellman, born in 1959, was a versatile position player who had a career in Major League Baseball that spanned from 1982 to 1989. He played in a total of 441 games, during which he recorded 214 hits and hit 6 home runs, contributing 77 RBIs to his teams. Wellman finished his career with a batting average of .231 and demonstrated his speed on the bases with 26 stolen bases. Playing during an era marked by a transition towards more offensive power, Wellman’s style was characterized by his ability to contribute in various facets of the game. Though he may not have been a household name, his role as a reliable utility player allowed him to be an essential part of the rosters he was on. His career reflects the evolving nature of baseball in the late 20th century, where players like him carved out significant roles despite the presence of more prominent stars.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
441 927 97 214 30 2 6 77 26 59 176 0.231 0.280 0.287 0.567 -3133.6

Season-by-Season Batting

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 278 171 377 586 22 108
3B 43 16 17 57 6 6
SS 97 55 94 188 9 36

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 276
Third Base 43
Shortstop 99
Center Field 1
Designated Hitter 4

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1989 KCA AL $155,000
1988 KCA AL $125,000
1987 LAN NL $100,000
Total Career Earnings $380,000