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215. Brian Giles

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215. Brian Giles
  1. General
  2. Awards
  3. Career Stats
  • Born: April 27, 1960 in Manhattan, KS USA
  • Weight: 165 lbs.
  • Height: 6'1"
  • Bats: R
  • Throws: R
  • Debut: September 12, 1981
  • Final Game: July 07, 1990
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One of the most underrated players was Brian Giles, who played for three mediocre teams (Cleveland, Pittsburgh, and San Diego) and did not see as much love as he should have.

The Outfielder played his first four seasons (1995-98) as an Indian before he moved to the National League with Pittsburgh, and in his four full seasons as a Pirate, he never had less than 35 Home Runs, 95 RBIs, or a .298 Batting Average.  His On Base Percentage was over .400 in all of those seasons and received at least one MVP vote.  

The Pirates traded him to San Diego during the 2003 season, and while his power declined, his plate discipline remained strong, with him leading the NL in Walks in 2005.  Giles played until 2009, and he retired with 1,897 Hits, 287 Home Runs, and a career Slash Line of .291/.400/.501.

The Bullet Points

  • Country of Origin: El Cajon, California, U.S.A.
  • Eligible In: Thursday, 01 January 2015
  • Position: Outfield
  • Played For: Cleveland Indians, Pittsburgh Pirates, San Diego Padres
  • Major Accolades and Awards:

    World Series Rings (None) 
    All-Star (2) (2000 & 2001)
    Most Walks (1) (NL) (2005)
    Most Assists by a Leftfielder (1) (NL) (2002)
    Most Double Plays Turned by a Leftfielder (1) (NL) (2002)
    Most Putouts by a Rightfielder (1) (NL) (2004)
    Most Total Zone Runs by a Leftfielder (1) (NL) (1998)
  • Other Points of Note:

    Top Ten MVP Finishes:
    (NL: 2005, 9th)
    2 Top Ten Finishes (bWAR for Position Players)
    4 Top Ten Finishes (Offensive bWAR)
    1 Top Ten Finish (Batting Average)
    7 Top Ten Finishes (On Base Percentage
    3 Top Ten Finishes (Slugging Percentage)
    5 Top Ten Finishes (OPS)
    6 Top Ten Finishes (OPS+)
    2 Top Ten Finishes (Runs Scored)
    2 Top Ten Finishes (Total Bases)
    5 Top Ten Finishes (Triples)
    2 Top Ten Finishes (Home Runs)
    2 Top Ten Finishes (Runs Batted In)
    7 Top Ten Finishes (Walks)
    3 Top Ten Finishes (Extra Base Hits)
    1 Top Ten Finish (Power-Speed #)
    5 Top Ten Finishes (Win Probability Added)
    1 Top Ten Finish (Championship Win Probability Added)
  • Notable All Time Rankings:

    63.   On Base Percentage: .400
    69.   Walks: 1,183
    70.   OPS: .902
    77.   Range Factor per Game by a Rightfielder: 1.95
    78.   Win Probability Added: 40.1
    96.   Putouts by a Rightfielder: 1,686
    97.   Fielding Percentage by a Rightfielder: .981
  • Vote Percentage Received for the Hall of Fame:

    2015: 0.0%
  • Should be Inducted As A: San Diego Padre

Should Brian Giles be in the Baseball Hall of Fame?

Definitely put him in! - 75%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 0%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 0%
No opinion. - 25%
No way! - 0%
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