Brad Wilkerson
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2001-2008)
Brad Wilkerson was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 2001 to 2008 for 5 teams, including the Montreal Expos, a span of 8 seasons. In 972 career games, he hit .247 with 788 hits, 122 home runs, and 399 RBI. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 4,074.
- 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
- L / L
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 200 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2001-07-12
- Last Game
- 2008-09-28
Full name: Stephen Bradley Wilkerson
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 972 | 3,187 | 500 | 788 | 193 | 28 | 122 | 399 | 53 | 492 | 947 | .247 | .350 | .440 | .790 | 4,074 |
Career AVG .247 vs. league average .265 across their career seasons — 6.8% below league average.
Career OBP .350 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .440 vs. league average .423 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .790 vs. league average .756 across their career seasons — near 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | MON | NL | 47 | 117 | 11 | 24 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 17 | 41 | .205 | .263 (-22%) | .332 (-9%) | .426 (-24%) | .758 (-17%) | -333.4 |
| 2002 | MON | NL | 153 | 507 | 92 | 135 | 27 | 8 | 20 | 59 | 7 | 81 | 161 | .266 | .261 (+2%) | .331 (+12%) | .416 (+13%) | .747 (+12%) | 1449.5 |
| 2003 | MON | NL | 146 | 504 | 78 | 135 | 34 | 4 | 19 | 77 | 13 | 89 | 155 | .268 | .264 (+1%) | .332 (+14%) | .422 (+10%) | .754 (+12%) | 1490.7 |
| 2004 | MON | NL | 160 | 572 | 112 | 146 | 39 | 2 | 32 | 67 | 13 | 106 | 152 | .255 | .266 (-4%) | .335 (+12%) | .427 (+16%) | .762 (+14%) | 1988.7 |
| 2005 | WAS | NL | 148 | 565 | 76 | 140 | 42 | 7 | 11 | 57 | 8 | 84 | 147 | .248 | .264 (-6%) | .330 (+6%) | .418 (-3%) | .749 (+1%) | 277.6 |
| 2006 | TEX | AL | 95 | 320 | 56 | 71 | 15 | 2 | 15 | 44 | 3 | 37 | 116 | .222 | .269 (-18%) | .336 (-9%) | .431 (-2%) | .768 (-5%) | -320.3 |
| 2007 | TEX | AL | 119 | 338 | 54 | 79 | 17 | 1 | 20 | 62 | 4 | 43 | 107 | .234 | .268 (-13%) | .335 (-5%) | .422 (+11%) | .758 (+4%) | 189.9 |
| 2008 | SEA | AL | 19 | 56 | 1 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 10 | 15 | .232 | .263 (-12%) | .333 (+5%) | .416 (-27%) | .749 (-13%) | -90.5 |
| 2008 | TOR | AL | 85 | 208 | 20 | 45 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 23 | 2 | 25 | 53 | .216 | .263 (-18%) | .333 (-11%) | .416 (-20%) | .749 (-16%) | -90.5 |
| Career · 9 seasons | 972 | 3,187 | 500 | 788 | 193 | 28 | 122 | 399 | 53 | 492 | 947 | .247 | — | — | — | — | 4,562 | ||
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 (972 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 484 | 1544 | 260 | 397 | 63 | 209 | .257 |
| Away | 488 | 1643 | 240 | 391 | 59 | 190 | .238 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-09-28 | TOR | BAL | W | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008-09-27 | TOR | BAL | L | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008-09-23 | TOR | NYY | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008-09-21 | TOR | BOS | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008-09-19 | TOR | BOS | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008-09-17 | TOR | BAL | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008-09-12 | TOR | BOS | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2008-09-11 | TOR | CHW | W | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008-09-07 | TOR | TBR | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008-09-06 | TOR | TBR | W | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 233 | 178 | 1712 | 124 | 8 | 172 |
| OF | 737 | 671 | 1386 | 53 | 26 | 11 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | MON | OF | 38 | 34 | 62 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 2002 | MON | 1B | 23 | 21 | 179 | 15 | 0 | 25 |
| 2002 | MON | OF | 129 | 114 | 226 | 13 | 7 | 3 |
| 2003 | MON | 1B | 27 | 11 | 148 | 9 | 0 | 8 |
| 2003 | MON | OF | 135 | 129 | 257 | 11 | 5 | 1 |
| 2004 | MON | 1B | 86 | 78 | 694 | 67 | 4 | 68 |
| 2004 | MON | OF | 80 | 76 | 159 | 8 | 3 | 3 |
| 2005 | WAS | 1B | 25 | 19 | 172 | 14 | 1 | 20 |
| 2005 | WAS | OF | 129 | 124 | 312 | 6 | 5 | 1 |
| 2006 | TEX | OF | 82 | 78 | 143 | 7 | 1 | 3 |
| 2007 | TEX | 1B | 68 | 47 | 497 | 19 | 3 | 51 |
| 2007 | TEX | OF | 51 | 45 | 101 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 2008 | SEA | OF | 19 | 18 | 18 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | TOR | 1B | 4 | 2 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | TOR | OF | 74 | 53 | 108 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 233 |
| Left Field | 447 |
| Center Field | 232 |
| Right Field | 121 |
| Designated Hitter | 15 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | TSN Rookie Player of the Year |
Salary History
Brad Wilkerson's recorded salaries total $15,196,000 over 7 seasons, 2002 to 2008. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Wilkerson's career ran from 2001 to 2008. No salary is recorded for 2001.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | SEA | AL | $3,000,000 |
| 2007 | TEX | AL | $4,350,000 |
| 2006 | TEX | AL | $3,900,000 |
| 2005 | WAS | NL | $3,050,000 |
| 2004 | MON | NL | $375,000 |
| 2003 | MON | NL | $315,000 |
| 2002 | MON | NL | $206,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $15,196,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Florida | Gainesville | FL | 1996, 1997, 1998 |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Rookie of the Year | NL | 2nd | 57.0 | 160 | 2 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Brad Wilkerson (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Brad Wilkerson: the record in brief
According to the bio, Brad Wilkerson debuted on July 12, 2001 and played a final game on September 28, 2008. The team column moves through the Montreal Expos (2001 to 2004), the Washington Nationals (2005), the Texas Rangers (2006 to 2007), the Seattle Mariners (2008), and the Toronto Blue Jays (2008). Listed as an outfielder, Wilkerson batted and threw left-handed. The recorded size is 6 feet, 0 inches and 200 pounds. Wilkerson was born on June 1, 1977, in Owensboro, KY, USA. Brad Wilkerson was the playing name; the full given name is Stephen Bradley.
In 972 games and 3,187 at bats, Wilkerson batted .247 with 788 hits; the totals also include 122 home runs, 399 RBI, and 53 stolen bases. Wilkerson got on base at a .350 rate and slugged .440 (.790 OPS). Wilkerson's .247 average ran 6.8% below the .265 that the league posted over the same seasons. Wilkerson's most home runs in a season came in 2004, when the total reached 32 for the Montreal Expos. No season topped the 146 hits of 2004.
Frequently Asked Questions about Brad Wilkerson
- What years did Brad Wilkerson play?
- Brad Wilkerson played in Major League Baseball from 2001 to 2008.
- Was Brad Wilkerson a pitcher?
- No. Brad Wilkerson was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Brad Wilkerson hit?
- Brad Wilkerson hit 122 career home runs with 788 hits.
- What teams did Brad Wilkerson play for?
- Brad Wilkerson played for 4 teams: the Washington Nationals (2001–2005), the Texas Rangers (2006–2007), the Seattle Mariners (2008), and the Toronto Blue Jays (2008).
- What were Brad Wilkerson's career stats?
- In 972 games, Brad Wilkerson had 788 hits, 122 home runs, 399 RBI, 500 runs, and 53 stolen bases, with a .247 batting average.
- How much did Brad Wilkerson earn in his career?
- Brad Wilkerson's recorded salaries total $15,196,000 over 7 seasons, 2002 to 2008. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Wilkerson's career ran from 2001 to 2008. No salary is recorded for 2001.
- What was Brad Wilkerson's salary?
- Brad Wilkerson's last recorded salary was $3,000,000, in 2008. His highest recorded salary was $4,350,000, in 2007, and his lowest was $206,000, in 2002. The Salary History table lists each season from 2002 to 2008.
- What position did Brad Wilkerson play?
- Brad Wilkerson played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Brad Wilkerson and how much did he weigh?
- Brad Wilkerson was listed at 6 feet and 200 pounds.
- How many home runs did Brad Wilkerson hit each season?
- Brad Wilkerson's home runs by season: 1 in 2001, 20 in 2002, 19 in 2003, 32 in 2004, 11 in 2005, 15 in 2006, 20 in 2007, and 4 in 2008. His most in one season was 32, in 2004.
- What was Brad Wilkerson's career batting average?
- Brad Wilkerson batted .247 over his career, with 788 hits in 3,187 at bats.
- How many RBI did Brad Wilkerson have?
- Brad Wilkerson drove in 399 runs in his career.
- Is Brad Wilkerson in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Brad Wilkerson has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.