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
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | SFG | NL | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.250 | 0.0 |
| 1983 | SFG | NL | 82 | 182 | 15 | 39 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 16 | 5 | 22 | 39 | 0.214 | -731.9 |
| 1984 | SFG | NL | 93 | 265 | 23 | 60 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 25 | 10 | 19 | 41 | 0.226 | -1005.8 |
| 1985 | SFG | NL | 71 | 174 | 16 | 41 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 16 | 5 | 4 | 33 | 0.236 | -618.8 |
| 1986 | SFG | NL | 12 | 13 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.154 | 0.0 |
| 1987 | LAD | NL | 3 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.250 | 0.0 |
| 1988 | KCR | AL | 71 | 107 | 11 | 29 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 6 | 23 | 0.271 | -99.7 |
| 1989 | KCR | AL | 103 | 178 | 30 | 41 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 12 | 5 | 7 | 36 | 0.230 | -677.4 |
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
| 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 | ||