Brad Wellman
Second Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1982-1989)
Brad Wellman was a second baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1982 to 1989 for the San Francisco Giants, the Los Angeles Dodgers, and the Kansas City Royals, a span of 8 seasons. In 441 career games, he hit .231 with 214 hits, 6 home runs, and 77 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
- Second Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 170 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1982-09-04
- Last Game
- 1989-10-01
Full name: Brad Eugene Wellman
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 | .231 | .280 | .287 | .567 | -2,697 |
Career AVG .231 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 10.7% below league average.
Career OBP .280 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — 13.5% below league average.
Career SLG .287 vs. league average .390 across their career seasons — 26.4% below league average.
Career OPS .567 vs. league average .713 across their career seasons — 20.5% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | SFN | NL | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .250 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1983 | SFN | NL | 82 | 182 | 15 | 39 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 16 | 5 | 22 | 39 | .214 | .260 (-18%) | .324 (-9%) | .389 (-36%) | .714 (-24%) | -635.4 |
| 1984 | SFN | NL | 93 | 265 | 23 | 60 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 25 | 10 | 19 | 41 | .226 | .259 (-13%) | .322 (-15%) | .384 (-24%) | .707 (-20%) | -858.0 |
| 1985 | SFN | NL | 71 | 174 | 16 | 41 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 16 | 5 | 4 | 33 | .236 | .257 (-8%) | .323 (-17%) | .390 (-21%) | .714 (-19%) | -546.9 |
| 1986 | SFN | NL | 12 | 13 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | .154 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1987 | LAN | NL | 3 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .250 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1988 | KCA | AL | 71 | 107 | 11 | 29 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 6 | 23 | .271 | .254 (+7%) | .317 (+1%) | .377 (-13%) | .695 (-7%) | -88.1 |
| 1989 | KCA | AL | 103 | 178 | 30 | 41 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 12 | 5 | 7 | 36 | .230 | .254 (-9%) | .319 (-18%) | .375 (-24%) | .694 (-21%) | -568.9 |
| Career · 8 seasons | 441 | 927 | 97 | 214 | 30 | 2 | 6 | 77 | 26 | 59 | 176 | .231 | — | — | — | — | -2,697 | ||
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 (441 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 221 | 487 | 50 | 108 | 4 | 38 | .222 |
| Away | 220 | 440 | 47 | 106 | 2 | 39 | .241 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989-10-01 | KCR | OAK | L | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1989-09-30 | KCR | OAK | W | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989-09-29 | KCR | OAK | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1989-09-28 | KCR | LAA | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989-09-27 | KCR | LAA | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989-09-26 | KCR | LAA | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989-09-24 | KCR | SEA | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989-09-23 | KCR | SEA | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989-09-22 | KCR | SEA | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1989-09-20 | KCR | CHW | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
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
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | SFN | 2B | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1983 | SFN | 2B | 74 | 46 | 91 | 160 | 9 | 26 |
| 1983 | SFN | SS | 2 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 1 |
| 1984 | SFN | 2B | 54 | 46 | 103 | 151 | 6 | 23 |
| 1984 | SFN | 3B | 9 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 1984 | SFN | SS | 34 | 26 | 43 | 102 | 5 | 14 |
| 1985 | SFN | 2B | 36 | 26 | 55 | 60 | 2 | 11 |
| 1985 | SFN | 3B | 25 | 14 | 10 | 45 | 6 | 2 |
| 1985 | SFN | SS | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| 1986 | SFN | 2B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1986 | SFN | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 1986 | SFN | SS | 8 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| 1987 | LAN | 2B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1987 | LAN | 3B | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1987 | LAN | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1988 | KCA | 2B | 46 | 22 | 54 | 85 | 4 | 21 |
| 1988 | KCA | 3B | 4 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 |
| 1988 | KCA | SS | 15 | 5 | 13 | 13 | 2 | 4 |
| 1989 | KCA | 2B | 64 | 31 | 74 | 128 | 1 | 27 |
| 1989 | KCA | 3B | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989 | KCA | SS | 34 | 21 | 30 | 56 | 1 | 15 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each 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 | ||
Brad Wellman: the record in brief
Brad Wellman's major league career runs from a debut on September 4, 1982 to a final game on October 1, 1989. By club, Wellman's seasons break down as the San Francisco Giants (1982 to 1986), the Los Angeles Dodgers (1987), and the Kansas City Royals (1988 through 1989). Wellman, born on August 17, 1959, in Lodi, CA, USA, is listed as a second baseman and threw and hit right-handed. Size on record: 6 feet, 0 inches and 170 pounds. The given name on file is Brad Eugene Wellman.
The batting record for Wellman: 441 games, 214 hits in 927 at bats, and a .231 average, plus 6 homers, 77 RBI, and 26 stolen bases. The on-base percentage is .280 and the slugging percentage .287, for an OPS of .567. Measured against the leagues Wellman played in, the .231 career average compares with a .259 league average over the same seasons, 10.7% below the league. Wellman collected a career-high 60 hits in 1984. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .236 in 1985, did not top the league's .257.
Frequently Asked Questions about Brad Wellman
- What years did Brad Wellman play?
- Brad Wellman played in Major League Baseball from 1982 to 1989.
- Was Brad Wellman a pitcher?
- No. Brad Wellman was a position player (Second Baseman).
- How many home runs did Brad Wellman hit?
- Brad Wellman hit 6 career home runs with 214 hits.
- What was Brad Wellman's career batting average?
- Brad Wellman batted .231 over his career, with 214 hits in 927 at bats.
- How many RBI did Brad Wellman have?
- Brad Wellman drove in 77 runs in his career.
- Is Brad Wellman in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Brad Wellman has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.