Brantley's Career Batting Order Position & LF/CF/PH/DH #s as an Indian

hello again, Brantley fans! this is the second blog in my series analyzing Michael Brantley's career numbers and stats from his 10 years as a Cleveland Indian. it consists of his batting order position numbers, along with his left field, center field, PH, DH, PH for DH, and PR numbers. the format is the same as my typical BOP wrap up blogs, though keen-eyed readers will be quick to spot that there are a few changes.

the thing is, as i mentioned in my previous post, from 2009-2011, i did not document and personally calculate Michael's game stats during his first 214 games in the majors. i very recently researched back through those to complete this. and again, my writing and coverage of Michael's numbers expanded as time went by, so there are certain things that i've been keeping track of in his last few campaigns that i didn't take notes on in the early days even when i was documenting his stats. therefore, i was unable to get an accurate total count for various data and, unfortunately, the following had to eliminated from this blog:
--first at bat hits,
--runners left on base,
--which specific bases Michael stole and which specific bases

Brantley's 2018 Batting Order Position & LF/PH/DH #s

hi, Brantley fans! hope you are well. this is the second Michael Brantley wrap up blog, which contains all of his number breakdowns based on his batting order positions and LF, PH, and DH #s for the 2018 regular season.

let's take a quick dive back into the past before i get into the present. in case you don't remember, prior to this season, Michael was the Indians' 3 hole hitter. in fact, he'd been regularly batting 3rd in the order since May 3, 2014 (minus the couple of games he played in 2016). even when Michael was out hurt, he would always return to the 3 spot, which he rightfully earned after his outstanding 2014 and 2015 seasons. even manager Terry Francona admitted to essentially building the lineup around Michael in the 3 hole. but while Michael was on the 10-Day DL battling his right ankle sprain in the second half of 2017, Jose Ramirez replaced him in the 3 hole. and Tito liked what he brought to that spot so much that he decided to continue letting Ramirez bat 3rd whether Michael was playing or not.

Michael started the 2018 campaign on the 10-Day DL and he remained in Arizona as he continued to build up endurance after spending another offseason/spring training rehabbing, this time from right ankle surgery. once he returned to the Tribe, Michael alternated between the Tribe's cleanup hitter and 5 hole hitter, depending on

Brantley's 2018 Game-by-Game Numbers & Notes

hi again, Brantley fans! it's time for my series of wrap up blogs where i break down Michael's 2018 season numbers in a couple different ways, so as not to overwhelm you all with a plethora of stats and information.🕮

i'm going to begin with a post concentrating on Michael's 2018 Game-by-Game Numbers and Notes.🖩📓


for the third straight year, Michael was behind everyone in spring as he was working to come back from an injury. this time his delay was a result of the right ankle surgery that he had in October 2017 for ankle synovitis and a deltoid ligament sprain. Michael spent most of spring training still rehabbing from his surgery while the rest of the Indians played in Cactus League games. in the middle of March, Michael finally got some game action, first with the minor leaguers before "graduating" to playing with his Tribe teammates. but since he only played in three Cactus League contests, it was decided that Michael would open the season on the 10-Day DL in order to continue building up his endurance to ensure that he'd be capable of playing full games right away upon his return.

Michael only missed the first

Brantley's Second Half 2018 #s

hello, Brantley fans! you're going to see a lot of blogs coming out this week from me containing all of Michael's final 2018 #s. but first, i have to tell you about his second half #s and statistics! the schedule after the All Star Break consisted of 67 games for the Cleveland Indians. Michael received extra rest days towards the end of the year in preparation for the playoffs, but he still played enough to be considered a qualifying player. so let's check out his performance!


post-All Star Break in 2018, Michael had a total of 259 plate appearances and 229 at bats in 59 games (481.0 innings). in total, he had 71 hits, 17 extra base hits, 54 singles, 11 doubles, 1 triple, 5 home runs, 20 RBI, 2 sac flies, 34 runs, 23 walks, 3 hit by pitches, 6 stolen bases (5 - 2nd, 1 - 3rd), 4 reached on fielder's choice, 1 reached on forceout, 2 reached on fielding error, 1 reached on catcher interference, 1 reached on passed ball, 1 sac bunt, 5 GIDP, 29 strikeouts (23 swinging, 6 looking), 13 first at bat hits, 99 total bases, 86 left on base, 97 putouts, 3 assists, and 1 double play.

2nd Half 2018 batting average:

Brantley's September 2018 #s

hello, Brantley fans! and welcome to the last regular season monthly blog about our boy! thank you to everyone who read my previous Brantley's August 2018 #s and Brantley's 2018 #s Through August blogs! i'm so grateful that you took time out of your day to come to my site and catch up on All Things Brantley!✋

now let me reveal which countries visited my blogspot the most over this past month. the #1 viewers came from... the United States!🥇 the 2nd largest audience resided in... Ukraine!🥈 and rounding out the Top 3 in September is... Spain!🥉 hello!👋 and wow! it is so humbling to see that Michael has amazing fans all over the world!🌐 you guys rock!👊

quick note: i have a new schedule regarding posts coming up before and during the postseason. make sure to read all the way to the end of this post for information about what to expect from here on out!

okay, ready to see how Michael did in September? let's go!

September Overview

this September very well could have been Michael's final regular season month as an Indian.

Brantley's First Half 2018 #s

hello, Brantley faithful! the All Star Break is finally upon us. why do i say finally? because the break is later than normal this year due to extra off days having been added to the schedule. that makes it even more ironic to call what has passed thus far as the "first half," but that's just how it goes. this part of July has always been considered the halfway point in baseball regardless of teams having played more than 81 games--the true half mark in the sport. the Indians, in particular, have already played 95 games!

it won't be much of a break for those players who are going to the Midsummer Classic in Washington, D.C., however, and that includes our boy, Michael Brantley! in case you missed it, Michael was selected as an OF reserve for the American League team for the second straight ASG, third time overall in his career. so while he and the other All Stars prepare for the 89th annual affair, i shall provide you with Michael's first half numbers of 2018.


so far in 2018, Michael has 372 plate appearances and 341 at bats in 84 games (655.1 innings). in total, he has 105 hits, 38 extra base hits, 67 singles, 25 doubles, 1 triple, 12 home runs (2 grand slams), 56 RBI, 4 sac flies, 55 runs, 25 walks, 2 hit by pitches, 6 stolen bases (2nd), 3 caught stealing (2 - 2nd, 1 - 3rd), 3 reached on fielder's choice, 1 reached on forceout, 2 reached on fielding error, 1 reached on throwing error, 10

Brantley's 2017 ALDS #s

it is with a heavy heart that i post this blog. even though Michael Brantley finally got to be a part of the Cleveland Indians' postseason as an active player, the team's playoff appearance was very short-lived, taking practically everyone by surprise. earlier tonight, on October 11, the New York Yankees eliminated the Tribe in the American League Division Series by beating them, 3 games to 2. if you need a minute to cry, go ahead; then keep reading. believe me, i'm right there with you.😭

i had originally planned on posting separate blogs for each series that the Indians played in but... this is it. the format here consists of sections from both the Brantley's 2016 Postseason blog and my monthly Brantley blogs. i've also changed some things around a bit because i felt like it made a little more sense for such a short series.

now without further ado, let's relive the last 10 days.😟


Pre-American League Division Series News

October 2: the Indians held an optional workout on Monday and Michael

Brantley's 2014 Batting Order Position & LF/CF/DH/PH #s

Michael only bat in 4 different spots in the order this season, a dramatic decrease from last year. it would have been just 3 spots if not for coming in to pinch hit for a pitcher in one National League game that he was originally supposed to have off. and like most years, the Indians' starting lineup in March/April was very different from September, including Michael's place in it. so let's get into the details.

when the season began, Francona had Michael batting 5th and playing left field against right-handed pitchers, while batting 6th and playing center field against left-handed pitchers. the left field-center field switch off was due to Michael Bourn being out injured to start the year, and his CF replacement--Nyjer Morgan--not being able to hit lefties. when Bourn came back, the formula wasn't always so cut and dry, but Michael continued to rotate between left and center as well as the 5th and 6th spots. he had 20 hits in 19 games in the 5th spot, driving in 18 runs and scoring 10 runs. in only 10 games batting 6th, Michael had 9 hits and 5 RBI. his overall batting average in this spot wasn't very high, but i'm sure that wouldn't have been the case had he hit more there throughout the season.

on May 2, Michael began hitting in the 3rd spot. that started because Jason Kipnis suffered an oblique injury and went on the DL. but even when Kip came back on May 28, Francona did not want to move Michael and actually kept him in the 3 hole. and that's where he found his home for the rest of the season (minus 2 PH appearances in the 9th and 5th spots.) i was so grateful that Michael finally had some regularity in the lineup and wasn't being jumbled around anymore. i do question whether or not he will "own" the 3rd spot next year, or if Francona will decide he wants someone else 3rd. considering that Michael did such a phenomenal job there, i'm hoping that's now where he'll stay. in 126 games, Michael had 170 hits, 39 doubles, 15 home runs, 74 RBI, 78 runs scored, and 19 stolen bases while batting 3rd. so i think he's earned it to at least start out there next year and see how things go.

Bourn had another DL stint from July 6 to August 15, giving Michael more playing time in center field. in 46 total games, Michael compiled 46 hits, including 10 doubles, and 24 RBI. his CF batting average was respectable, but 51 points lower compared with LF. and Michael went through both of his slumps this year all while playing left field, if you can believe that. the overall numbers mask those slumps quite well, as he had 138 hits in 107 games, along with 31 doubles, 14 homers, and 66 RBI.

in 2 games as a PH, Michael got on base both times, once with a single and once with a double. he also did very good in 8 games as a DH. he had 14 hits, including 3 doubles and 2 home runs, drove in 7, scored 6 times, and drew 5 walks, all in the designated hitter role.

no matter where Michael hit in the order or played in the outfield (if he played in the outfield), one thing remained consistent--his ability to hit in the clutch. this year, he had the highest batting average on the team with RISP at .376. that was also 1st in the American League. additionally, he had 76 RBI. last season, Michael bat .375 with RISP and had 59 RBI. so 2014 showed an increase on both counts.

Michael also performed well against both right-handed pitchers and left-handed pitchers. he ended the year batting .337 against righties and .307 against lefties, both outstanding averages. in 2013, he bat .288 and .276, respectively. Michael's clearly starting to develop more power and his swing has gotten even smoother, if that's possible, resulting in more hits and therefore better batting averages. for the third straight season, Michael finished with the highest batting average on the team, this time a career best .327.



Michael played in 156 (of 162) games in 2014.


Michael bat 3rd in 126 games. (3 left early w/ injury: 14.1 innings, 4 subbed out: 27 innings, 1 lifted for PR: 8 innings, 8 DH)

Michael bat 5th in 19 games. (1 PH/defensive sub: 1 inning)

Michael bat 6th in 10 games.

Michael bat 9th in 1 game. (PH)


Michael was the DH in 8 games.

Michael was the PH in 2 games.

Michael played in 146 complete games.


Michael played left field in 107 games, for a total of 931.1 innings. (106 started, 95 complete, 5 started: 31 innings, 1 defensive switch: 1 inning, 2 left early w/ injury: 8 innings, 3 subbed out: 22 innings, 1 lifted for PR: 8 innings)

Michael played center field in 46 games, for a total of 373 innings. (40 started, 37 complete, 1 started: 8 innings, 5 defensive switches: 15 innings, 1 defensive sub (PH): 1 inning, 1 subbed out: 5 innings, 1 left early w/ injury: 6.1 innings)

Michael missed 3 games due to injury. he missed 1 game with mid-back tightness from playing on astroturf and he missed 2 games with a mild concussion.

Michael had 3 complete games off. 



in 2014, Michael had a total of 676 plate appearances and 611 at bats in 156 games. here is how he fared:

200 hits

133 singles

45 doubles

2 triples

20 home runs

97 RBI

5 sac flies

94 runs scored

52 walks

4 intentional walks

8 hit by pitches

23 stolen bases

1 caught stealing

16 GIDP

56 strikeouts (38 swinging, 18 looking)

51 first at bat hits

309 total bases


211 left on base

271 putouts

12 assists

2 double plays

1 error

1304.1 innings, 156 games

(146 complete games)

2014 batting average: .327 (200-611) (156 games)


now let's break down his numbers based on where he hit in the lineup.


when Michael bat 3rd in 2014, he had a total of 559 plate appearances and 506 at bats in 126 games. breaking down the numbers are as follows:

170 hits

114 singles

39 doubles

2 triples

15 home runs

74 RBI

4 sac flies

78 runs scored

42 walks

4 intentional walks

7 hit by pitches

19 stolen bases

1 caught stealing

13 GIDP

47 strikeouts (32 swinging, 15 looking)

43 first at bat hits

258 total bases


161 left on base

224 putouts

9 assists

2 double plays

1060.1 innings, 126 games

(118 complete games)

2014 batting average in the 3rd spot: .336 (170-506) (126 games)


when Michael bat 5th in 2014, he had a total of 76 plate appearances and 69 at bats in 19 games. breaking down the numbers are as follows:

20 hits

12 singles

5 doubles

3 home runs

18 RBI

1 sac fly

10 runs scored

5 walks

1 hit by pitch

3 stolen bases

1 GIDP

5 strikeouts (3 swinging, 2 looking)

4 first at bat hits

34 total bases


39 left on base

29 putouts

3 assists

1 error

158.2 innings, 19 games

(18 complete games)

2014 batting average in the 5th spot: .290 (20-69) (19 games)


when Michael bat 6th in 2014, he had a total of 40 plate appearances and 35 at bats in 10 games. breaking down the numbers are as follows:

9 hits

6 singles

1 double

2 home runs

5 RBI

6 runs scored

5 walks

1 stolen base

2 GIDP

4 strikeouts (3 swinging, 1 looking)

3 first at bat hits

16 total bases


11 left on base

18 putouts

85.1 innings, 10 games

(10 complete games)

2014 batting average in the 6th spot: .257 (9-35) (10 games)


when Michael bat 9th in 2014, he had a total of 1 plate appearance and 1 at bat in 1 game. breaking down the numbers are as follows:

1 hit

1 single

1 first at bat

1 total base


1 game

(0 complete games)

2014 batting average in the 9th spot: 1.000 (1-1) (1 game)



defensively, Michael played both left and center field this season, but mainly left field. and because he played several games as a DH and was a PH twice, his numbers while playing the outfield are not all the same as the numbers above. so next i will get into the break down of his numbers based on where he played in the outfield, along with where he hit in the lineup while playing left field, center field, as a DH, and PH.

Michael played 147 games total where he was in the outfield for some portion of the game. he started 146 games in the outfield, completing 138 of those games. he left 3 games early with injury after playing a total of 14.1 innings. he was subbed out of 4 games after playing a total of 27 innings. he was lifted for a pinch runner in 1 game after playing 8 innings. he was a defensive substitute into the outfield in 1 game after PHing and played 1 inning.

Michael played 107 games total where he was the left fielder for some portion of the game. he started and played left in 106 games, completing 95 of those games. he was part of a defensive switch into left field (from center) for 1 game and played 1 inning with no official at bats. he left 1 game early with mid-back tightness after playing 4 innings. he left 1 game early after a blow to the head/neck after playing 4 innings. he was subbed out of 1 game after 7 innings because the Indians were winning a blowout. he was subbed out of 1 game after 7 innings because the Indians were getting blown out. he was subbed out of 1 game after 8 innings because the Indians were losing. he was lifted for a pinch runner in 1 game after hitting a double and playing 8 innings in left field prior to his final at bat of the night in a game where the Indians were getting blown out.

Michael played 46 games total where he was the center fielder for some portion of the game. he started and played center in 40 games, completing 37 of those games. he came in to PH in the top of the 8th inning for 1 game, and then played 1 inning in center field as part of a defensive substitution. he was subbed out of 1 game after 5 innings because the Indians had a solid lead. he left 1 game early after banging his right knee into the right-center field wall and played 6.1 innings.

additionally, Michael was part of a defensive switch into center field (from left) for 5 games and played 15 innings with 6 official at bats. breaking those 5 games down are as follows. he played 4 innings and had 2 official at bats in 1 game. he played 6 innings and had 2 official at bats in 1 game. he played 2 innings and had 1 official at bat in 1 game. he played 2 innings and had 1 official at bat in 1 game. he played 1 inning and had no official at bats in 1 game.

Michael started and was the DH for 8 complete games.

Michael was a PH in 2 games. he came in to PH in the top of the 8th inning in 1 game, and then played 1 inning in center field as part of a defensive substitution. he also came in to PH in the bottom of the 9th inning in 1 game.



when Michael played in the outfield in 2014, he had a total of 637 plate appearances and 578 at bats in 147 games. breaking down the numbers are as follows:

184 hits

123 singles

41 doubles

2 triples

18 home runs

90 RBI

4 sac flies

87 runs scored

47 walks

4 intentional walks

8 hit by pitches

23 stolen bases

1 caught stealing

16 GIDP

53 strikeouts (36 swinging, 17 looking)

46 first at bat hits

283 total bases


204 left on base

271 putouts

12 assists

2 double plays

1 error

1304.1 innings, 147 games

(138 complete games)

2014 batting average while playing in the outfield: .318 (184-578) (147 games)


when Michael played the outfield and bat 3rd in 2014, he had a total of 522 plate appearances and 475 at bats in 118 games. breaking down the numbers are as follows:

156 hits

105 singles

36 doubles

2 triples

13 home runs

67 RBI

3 sac flies

72 runs scored

37 walks

4 intentional walks

7 hit by pitches

19 stolen bases

1 caught stealing

13 GIDP

44 strikeouts (30 swinging, 14 looking)

40 first at bat hits

235 total bases


154 left on base

224 putouts

9 assists

2 double plays

1060.1 innings, 118 games

(110 complete games)

2014 batting average in the 3rd spot while playing the outfield: .328 (156-475) (118 games)


when Michael played the outfield and bat 5th in 2014, he had a total of 75 plate appearances and 68 at bats in 19 games. breaking down the numbers are as follows:

19 hits

12 singles

4 doubles

3 home runs

18 RBI

1 sac fly

9 runs scored

5 walks

1 hit by pitch

3 stolen bases

1 GIDP

5 strikeouts (3 swinging, 2 looking)

3 first at bat hits

32 total bases


39 left on base

29 putouts

3 assists

1 error

158.2 innings, 19 games

(18 complete games)

2014 batting average in the 5th spot while playing the outfield: .279 (19-68) (19 games)


when Michael played the outfield and bat 6th in 2014, he had a total of 40 plate appearances and 35 at bats in 10 games. breaking down the numbers are as follows:

9 hits

6 singles

1 double

2 home runs

5 RBI

6 runs scored

5 walks

1 stolen base

2 GIDP

4 strikeouts (3 swinging, 1 looking)

3 first at bat hits

16 total bases


11 left on base

18 putouts

85.1 innings, 10 games

(10 complete games)

2014 batting average in the 6th spot while playing the outfield: .257 (9-35) (10 games)


now let's break down the numbers based on where he hit in the lineup while playing left field.


when Michael played left field in 2014, he had a total of 458 plate appearances and 415 at bats in 107 games. breaking down the numbers are as follows:

138 hits

92 singles

31 doubles

1 triple

14 home runs

66 RBI

2 sac flies

67 runs scored

33 walks

3 intentional walks

8 hit by pitches

19 stolen bases

9 GIDP

37 strikeouts (27 swinging, 10 looking)

34 first at bat hits

213 total bases


151 left on base

165 putouts

10 assists

2 double plays

931.1 innings, 107 games

(95 complete games)

2014 batting average while playing left field: .333 (138-415) (107 games)


when Michael played left and bat 3rd in 2014, he had a total of 375 plate appearances and 340 at bats in 86 games. breaking down the numbers are as follows:

117 hits

79 singles

27 doubles

1 triple

10 home runs

49 RBI

1 sac fly

56 runs scored

27 walks

3 intentional walks

7 hit by pitches

15 stolen bases

8 GIDP

31 strikeouts (23 swinging, 8 looking)

30 first at bat hits

176 total bases


110 left on base

135 putouts

8 assists

2 double plays

759.2 innings, 86 games

(76 complete games)

2014 batting average in the 3rd spot while playing left: .344 (117-340) (86 games)


when Michael played left and bat 5th in 2014, he had a total of 70 plate appearances and 63 at bats in 17 games. breaking down the numbers are as follows:

17 hits

10 singles

4 doubles

3 home runs

14 RBI

1 sac fly

8 runs scored

5 walks

1 hit by pitch

3 stolen bases

1 GIDP

5 strikeouts (3 swinging, 2 looking)

3 first at bat hits

30 total bases


38 left on base

28 putouts

2 assists

144.2 innings, 17 games

(16 complete games)

2014 batting average in the 5th spot while playing left: .270 (17-63) (17 games)


when Michael played left and bat 6th in 2014, he had a total of 13 plate appearances and 12 at bats in 4 games. breaking down the numbers are as follows:

4 hits

3 singles

1 home run

3 RBI

3 runs scored

1 walk

1 stolen base

1 strikeout (swinging)

1 first at bat hit

7 total bases


3 left on base

2 putouts

27 innings, 4 games

(3 complete games)

2014 batting average in the 6th spot while playing left: .333 (4-12) (4 games)


now let's break down the numbers based on where he hit in the lineup while playing center field.


when Michael played center field in 2014, he had a total of 179 plate appearances and 163 at bats in 46 games. breaking down the numbers are as follows:

46 hits

31 singles

10 doubles

1 triple

4 home runs

24 RBI

2 sac flies

20 runs scored

14 walks

1 intentional walk

4 stolen bases

1 caught stealing

7 GIDP

16 strikeouts (9 swinging, 7 looking)

12 first at bat hits

70 total bases


53 left on base

106 putouts

2 assists

1 error

373 innings, 46 games

(37 complete games)

2014 batting average while playing center field: .282 (46-163) (46 games)


when Michael played center and bat 3rd in 2014, he had a total of 147 plate appearances and 135 at bats in 36 games. breaking down the numbers are as follows:

39 hits

26 singles

9 doubles

1 triple

3 home runs

18 RBI

2 sac flies

16 runs scored

10 walks

1 intentional walk

4 stolen bases

1 caught stealing

5 GIDP

13 strikeouts (7 swinging, 6 looking)

10 first at bat hits

59 total bases


44 left on base

89 putouts

1 assist

300.2 innings, 36 games

(30 complete games)

2014 batting average in the 3rd spot while playing center: .289 (39-135) (36 games)


when Michael played center and bat 5th in 2014, he had a total of 5 plate appearances and 5 at bats in 3 games. breaking down the numbers are as follows:

2 hits

2 singles

4 RBI

1 run scored

2 total bases


1 left on base

1 putout

1 assist

1 error

14 innings, 3 games

(1 complete game)

2014 batting average in the 5th spot while playing center: .400 (2-5) (3 games)


when Michael played center and bat 6th in 2014, he had a total of 27 plate appearances and 23 at bats in 7 games. breaking down the numbers are as follows:

5 hits

3 singles

1 double

1 home run

2 RBI

3 runs scored

4 walks

2 GIDP

3 strikeouts (2 swinging, 1 looking)

2 first at bat hits

9 total bases


8 left on base

16 putouts

58.1 innings, 7 games

(6 complete games)

2014 batting average in the 6th spot while playing center: .217 (5-23) (7 games)




2014 #s while playing the outfield: 271 putouts, 12 assists, 2 double plays, 1 error, 0.996 fielding percentage (1304.1 innings, 147 games)

2014 #s while playing left: 165 putouts, 10 assists, 2 double plays, 0 errors, 1.000 fielding percentage (931.1 innings, 107 games)

2014 #s while playing center: 106 putouts, 2 assists, 1 error, 0.991 fielding percentage (373 innings, 46 games)




now let's break down his DH numbers.

when Michael was the DH in 2014, he had a total of 37 plate appearances and 31 at bats in 8 games. breaking down the numbers are as follows:

14 hits

9 singles

3 doubles

2 home runs

7 RBI

1 sac fly

6 runs scored

5 walks

3 strikeouts (2 swinging, 1 looking)

3 first at bat hits

23 total bases


7 left on base

(8 complete games)

2014 batting average as the DH: .452 (14-31) (8 games)


when Michael was the DH and bat 3rd in 2014, he had a total of 37 plate appearances and 31 at bats in 8 games. breaking down the numbers are as follows:

14 hits

9 singles

3 doubles

2 home runs

7 RBI

1 sac fly

6 runs scored

5 walks


3 strikeouts (2 swinging, 1 looking)

3 first at bat hits

23 total bases


7 left on base

8 games

(8 complete games)

2014 batting average as the DH in the 3rd spot: .452 (14-31) (8 games)


now let's break down his PH numbers.


when Michael came in to PH in 2014, he had a total of 2 plate appearances and 2 at bats in 2 games. breaking down the numbers are as follows:

2 hits

1 single

1 double

1 run scored

2 first at bat hits

3 total bases


2 games

(0 complete games)

2014 batting average as a PH: 1.000 (2-2) (2 games)


when Michael came in to PH and bat 5th in 2014, he had a total of 1 plate appearance and 1 at bat in 1 game. breaking down the numbers are as follows:

1 hit

1 double

1 run scored

1 first at bat hit

2 total bases


1 game

(0 complete games)

2014 batting average as a PH in the 5th spot: 1.000 (1-1) (1 game)


when Michael came in to PH and bat 9th in 2014, he had a total of 1 plate appearance and 1 at bat in 1 game. breaking down the numbers are as follows:

1 hit

1 single

1 first at bat hit

1 total base


1 game

(0 complete games)

2014 batting average as a PH in the 9th spot: 1.000 (1-1) (1 game)



the next blog i will be writing is a "wrap-up" of Michael's season, if i can somehow manage to wrap up all the amazing things he did this year lol, and it should be posted in a few days.

previous blogs:
Brantley's 2014 Career Highs, Career Firsts, & Franchise Records
Brantley's 2014 Game-by-Game Numbers and Notes

Brantley's 2014 Game-by-Game Numbers & Notes

this blog mainly focuses on all of Michael's game-by-game numbers and notes for 2014. he had an incredible year, setting career highs in almost every offensive category. he was arguably the MVP of the Indians, leading his teammates not only with a plethora of stats, but also with his words. his season was not all sunshine and roses, however, as he did go through 2 slumps--one at the end of April, and one that lasted for 11 games in August. other than that, he excelled and finished with the highest batting average (.327) on the team for the 3rd straight year.

Michael played in 156 of 162 games this season and had a hit in 123 of the 156 games that he played. Michael had many significant hitting streaks, including two 9-game, an 11-game, a 12-game, and two 15-game hitting streaks. he also had three 5-consecutive multi-hit games, along with a 9- and 10-game road hitting streak, and a franchise record 19-game home hitting streak.

Michael reached base safely in 139 games. he had several long reached base streaks during the year as well. his 28-game on-base streak from August 28 - September 24 is the second longest of his career.

Michael started 154 games and played in 146 complete games. he played 147 games total in the outfield, starting 146 games and completing 138 of those.

he played left field in 107 games, for a total of 931.1 innings. as the left fielder, he started 106 games and completed 95 of those. he started 5 games and played a total of 31 innings, he left 2 games early with injury and played 8 innings, he was subbed out of 3 games and played 22 innings, he was lifted for a pinch runner in 1 game after 8 innings, and was a defensive switch (into left field) for 1 inning in 1 game.

Michael played center field in 46 games, for a total of 373 innings. as the center fielder, he started 40 games and completed 37 of those. he started 1 game and played 8 innings, he was subbed out of 1 game after 5 innings, he left 1 game early with injury after 6.1 innings, he was a defensive substitute in 1 game for 1 inning, and was a defensive switch (into center field) in 5 games totaling 15 innings.

he was a PH in 2 games, playing 1 inning in center field as a defensive sub in 1 of them. he started and was the DH for 8 complete games. he missed 3 games due to injury, 1 because of mid-back tightness from playing on astroturf and 2 because of a mild concussion. Michael had 3 complete games off.

defensively, Michael put together a year worthy of Gold Glove consideration. despite his 1 error and .996 fielding percentage, he acquired 12 outfield assists, 2 double plays, and was part of his very first triple play. additionally, he played a franchise record 247 consecutive games in the outfield without an error, a streak that spanned from June 5, 2012 to April 2, 2014.


now here are my game-by-game numbers and notes for Michael Brantley's 2014 season:

Game 1, March 31: 2-4, double, double. AVG: .500
(batting 5th/LF/CG9)

April 1: game postponed, to be made up April 2.
(6th/CF)

Game 2, April 2 (Day Game): 1-3, single (first at bat). AVG: .429
(6th/CF/CG8) 

^^Michael sets new franchise record with 247 consecutive errorless games in the outfield^^
**Michael's 247 consecutive errorless games streak ends**

Game 3, April 2 (Night Game): 1-4, walk, RBI groundout, 2-run single. AVG: .364
(5th/LF - 5 innings, CF - 4 innings/CG9)

Game 4, April 4: 1-4, reached on fielder's choice, 2-run single. AVG: .333
(5th/LF/CG9)

Game 5, April 5: 1-4, single, run scored. AVG: .316
(5th/LF/CG9)

Game 6, April 6: 3-5, single (first at bat), run scored, RBI single, single. AVG: .375
(5th/LF/CG9)

April 7: game postponed, to be made up April 9 in a traditional DH.
(6th/CF)

**Michael's 6-game hitting streak ends**

Game 7, April 8: 0-4. AVG: .321
(5th/LF/CG9)

Game 8, April 9 (Game 1): 1-3, single (first at bat). AVG: .323
(6th/CF - 8 i, LF - 1 i/CG9)

Game 9, April 9 (Game 2): 0-3, walk. AVG: .294
(6th/CF/CG9)

Game 10, April 10: 1-4, double. AVG: .289
(6th/CF/CG8)

Game 11, April 11: 1-4, walk, run scored, RBI single. AVG: .286
(6th/CF/CG8)

Game 12, April 12: 1-3, 2-run single (first at bat), walk, walk, run scored. AVG: .289
(5th/LF/CG9)

Game 13, April 13: 1-3, walk (first at bat), home run, run scored, reached on fielder's choice, reached on fielding error, run scored. AVG: .292
(6th/CF/CG8.1)

April 15: game postponed due to cold, to be made up July 19 in a day-night DH.

Game 14, April 16: 0-3, hit by pitch, stolen base. AVG: .275
(5th/LF/CG9)

Game 15, April 17: 2-5, 2-run single, 2-run home run, run scored. AVG: .286
(5th/LF/CG8)

Game 16, April 18: 1-5, single, stolen base. AVG: .279
(5th/LF/CG9)

Game 17, April 19: 0-3, walk. AVG: .266
(6th/CF/CG9)

Game 18, April 20: 2-3, home run (first at bat), run scored, RBI double, walk, run scored. AVG: .284
(5th/LF/CG9)

Game 19, April 21: 1-4, 2-run home run, run scored. AVG: .282
(5th/LF/CG9)

Game 20, April 22: 2-4, single, stolen base, run scored, single. AVG: .293
(5th/LF/CG9)

Game 21, April 23: 1-3, single, stolen base, run scored, walk. AVG: .295
(6th/LF/CG9)

Game 22, April 24: 1-3, RBI single, run scored. AVG: .296
(5th/CF/CG9)

**Michael's 15-game on base streak ends**

Game 23, April 25: 0-4. AVG: .282
(5th/LF/CG8)

Game 24, April 26: 0-3, walk. AVG: .273
(5th/LF/CG8)

Game 25, April 27: 0-3. AVG: .264
(5th/LF/CG8.2)

Game 26, April 28: 0-4, reached on fielder's choice. AVG: .253
(6th/LF/CG8)

Game 27, April 29: 1-3, double, RBI sac fly. AVG: .255
(5th/LF/CG8)

April 30: not in lineup.

Game 28, May 2: 3-5, single (first at bat), run scored, home run, run scored, 2-run single. AVG: .272
(6th/LF/CG9)

Game 29, May 3: 1-4, single (first at bat). AVG: .271
(3rd/LF – 3 i, CF – 6 i/CG9)

Game 30, May 4: 1-5, single, run scored. AVG: .268
(3rd/LF/CG9)

Game 31, May 5: 1-4, double (first at bat). AVG: .267
(3rd/LF – 8 i, CF – 2 i/CG10)

Game 32, May 6: 1-3, RBI single (first at bat), run scored, walk. AVG: .269
(3rd/LF – 7 i, CF – 2 i/CG9)

Game 33, May 7: 2-4, 2-run double, single. AVG: .276
(3rd/LF/CG9)

Game 34, May 8: 3-5, double (first at bat), run scored, single, 2-run home run, run scored, RBI fielder's choice. AVG: .289
(3rd/LF/CG9)

Game 35, May 9: 1-5, reached on fielding error (first at bat), home run, run scored. AVG: .286
(3rd/LF/CG9)

Game 36, May 10: 1-3, walk, single. AVG: .287
(3rd/CF/CG8)

Game 37, May 11: 1-4, walk (first at bat), single. AVG: .286
(3rd/DH/CG)

**Michael's 11-game hitting streak and 12-game reached base streak end**

Game 38, May 13: 0-4. AVG: .278
(3rd/LF/CG8)

Game 39, May 14: 1-3, double. AVG: .279
(3rd/LF/GS4)

^^Michael left the game after the top of the 5th inning with mid-back tightness and is day-to-day^^

May 15: precautionary day off, should play tomorrow.

Game 40, May 16: 1-4, single. AVG: .278
(3rd/LF/CG9)

Game 41, May 17: 1-3, walk (first at bat), single, run scored. AVG: .279
(3rd/LF/CG9)

Game 42, May 18: 2-3, walk (first at bat), single, home run, run scored, RBI walk. AVG: .287
(3rd/LF/CG9)

Game 43, May 19: 2-4, double, walk, hit by pitch, home run, run scored. AVG: .292
(3rd/LF/CG10) 

^^Michael hits first career walk-off home run^^

Game 44, May 20: 1-4, single (first at bat). AVG: .291
(3rd/LF/CG9)

Game 45, May 21: 4-7, 2-run single, stolen base, run scored, double, single, stolen base, run scored, RBI single. AVG: .302
(3rd/LF/CG13)

Game 46, May 22: 2-6, RBI triple, run scored, single, run scored. AVG: .303
(3rd/LF/CG13)

Game 47, May 23: 1-4, single, run scored. AVG: .302
(3rd/LF/CG8)

Game 48, May 24: 1-3, walk (first at bat), stolen base, RBI hit by pitch, single, run scored. AVG: .303
(3rd/LF/CG9)

Game 49, May 25: 1-4, single. AVG: .302
(3rd/LF/CG8)

Game 50, May 26: 2-3, RBI single, walk, stolen base, run scored, single. AVG: .307
(3rd/LF/CG8)

Game 51, May 27: 1-4, single. AVG: .306
(3rd/LF/CG8)

Game 52, May 28: 2-4, single, single, run scored. AVG: .310
(3rd/LF/CG8.1)

Game 53, May 30: 1-4, reached on fielder's choice (first at bat), run scored, double, run scored. AVG: .309
(3rd/LF/CG9) 

^^Michael sets new franchise record with 19-game home hitting streak^^
**Michael's 15-game hitting streak and 19-game home hitting streak end**

Game 54, May 31: 0-4. AVG: .303
(3rd/LF/CG9)

Game 55, June 1: 2-4, RBI single (first at bat), run scored, double, run scored. AVG: .307

(3rd/LF/CG9)

Game 56, June 2: 0-3, walk (first at bat), run scored. AVG: .302
(3rd/LF/CG9)

Game 57, June 3: 1-4, RBI single (first at bat), run scored. AVG: .301
(3rd/LF/CG9)

Game 58, June 4: 3-5, RBI single (first at bat), single, single, run scored. AVG: .308
(3rd/LF/CG12)

Game 59, June 6: 1-4, walk (first at bat), single. AVG: .307
(3rd/LF/CG8)

Game 60, June 7: 1-5, double, run scored. AVG: .305
(3rd/LF/CG9) 

**Michael's 10-game road hitting streak and 10-game road on-base streak end**

Game 61, June 8: 0-5, reached on fielder's choice. AVG: .298
(3rd/LF/CG9)

Game 62, June 9: 3-3, walk (first at bat), run scored, walk, run scored, home run, run scored, single, run scored, single, run scored. AVG: .307
(3rd/LF/GS7)

Game 63, June 10: 1-3, double (first at bat), hit by pitch, hit by pitch, run scored. AVG: .307
(3rd/CF/CG8)

Game 64, June 11: 2-4, single (first at bat), single. AVG: .310

(3rd/LF/CG8)

Game 65, June 12: 2-4, single, double, run scored. AVG: .313
(3rd/LF/CG8)

Game 66, June 13: 2-4, single (first at bat), RBI double, reached on fielding error. AVG: .316
(3rd/LF/CG8)

Game 67, June 14: 2-4, hit by pitch, stolen base, single, run scored, single. AVG: .319
(3rd/LF/CG9)

Game 68, June 15: 2-4, home run (first at bat), run scored, single, walk. AVG: .322
(3rd/LF/CG11) 

^^Michael sets new career high in home runs with 11^^

Game 69, June 16: 1-2, RBI single. AVG: .323
(3rd/LF/GS4)

^^Michael was removed from the game after the top of the 4th inning for precautionary reasons after taking a blow to the head/neck from John McDonald on slide into 2nd base while trying to break up a double play ^^

June 17: scratched from lineup at 4 pm. went through his pregame baseball activities and felt stiffness in his neck and pressure in his head. went to Cleveland Clinic for further evaluation and is currently day-to-day with head/neck soreness.
(3rd/LF)

June 18: has mild concussion, passing tests each day, hit off tee and played catch. might be back on field tomorrow, hopes to play June 21. game postponed, to be made up September 8.

June 19: ran on the field and threw before game, plus hit in the cage. tentative return still June 21.

June 20: ran the bases at full speed and took batting practice on the field. no ill effects. he was cleared to play in the 3rd/4th inning tonight, so…

Game 70, June 20: 1-1, single (first at bat). AVG: .326
(9th/PH)

**Michael's 9-game hitting streak and 16-game reached base streak end**

Game 71, June 21: 0-5. AVG: .320
(3rd/LF/CG10)

Game 72, June 22: 3-5, single (first at bat), RBI double, 2-run double. AVG: .325
(3rd/LF/CG9)

Game 73, June 24: 1-5, single, run scored, walk, walk, run scored. AVG: .323
(3rd/LF/CG13.1)

Game 74, June 25: 2-4, single (first at bat), RBI groundout, home run, run scored, walk, run scored. AVG: .325
(3rd/LF/CG9) 

**Michael's 9-game road hitting streak and 20-game road reached base streak end**

Game 75, June 27: 0-3, RBI sac fly. AVG: .322
(3rd/LF/CG8)

Game 76, June 28: 1-4, RBI single (first at bat), run scored. AVG: .321

(3rd/LF/CG9)

Game 77, June 29: 0-3, walk (first at bat). AVG: .318

(3rd/LF/CG8)

Game 78, June 30: 0-3. AVG: .314

(3rd/LF/CG8)

Game 79, July 1: 2-5, RBI double (first at bat), run scored, single. AVG: .316
(3rd/LF/CG9) 

^^Michael starts triple play with his 10th OF assist^^

Game 80, July 2: 0-4, reached on fielding error (first at bat), walk, stolen base, run scored. AVG: .312
(3rd/CF/CG9)

Game 81, July 4: 2-4, single, home run, run scored. AVG: .312
(3rd/LF/CG9)

Game 82, July 5: 3-5, single (first at bat), single, run scored, RBI single. AVG: .319
(3rd/LF – 8 i, CF – 1 i/CG9)

Game 83, July 6: 2-4, single, RBI single. AVG: .321
(3rd/CF/CG9)

Game 84, July 7: 2-4, single, single. AVG: .323
(3rd/CF/CG9)

Game 85, July 8: 3-4, RBI double (first at bat), RBI double, home run, run scored. AVG: .328
(3rd/CF/CG9)

Game 86, July 9: 1-6, single (first at bat), run scored, walk. AVG: .325

(3rd/CF/CG14)

Game 87, July 10: 2-4, single (first at bat), RBI sac fly, RBI single, run scored. AVG: .327
(3rd/CF/CG9)

Game 88, July 11: 1-4, single, run scored. AVG: .327

(3rd/CF/CG9)

Game 89, July 12: 1-4, home run, run scored. AVG: .326
(3rd/CF/CG9)

**Michael's 9-game hitting streak and 11-game reached base streak end**

Game 90, July 13: 0-4. AVG: .322

(3rd/CF/CG9)

Game 91, July 18: 4-5, single, single, stolen base, run scored, single, double, run scored. AVG: .329

(3rd/CF/CG9)

Game 92, July 19 (Day Game): 1-5, bunt single (first at bat), caught stealing. AVG: .327
(3rd/CF/CG9)

Game 93, July 19 (Night Game): 2-4, double (first at bat), single, intentional walk, run scored. AVG: .329
(3rd/CF/CG9)

Game 94, July 20: 0-3, walk. AVG: .326

(3rd/CF/CG8)

Game 95, July 21: 1-1, double (first at bat), run scored. AVG: .328
(5th/PH-CF – 1 i/8-GF)

^^Michael sets new career high in runs scored with 67^^

Game 96, July 22: 0-4, walk. AVG: .324
(3rd/CF/CG9)

Game 97, July 23: 0-4. AVG: .321

(3rd/CF/CG8)

Game 98, July 24: 0-6. AVG: .316
(3rd/CF/CG13.1)

Game 99, July 25: 1-4, single, run scored. AVG: .315

(3rd/CF/CG8)

Game 100, July 26: 2-5, RBI double, single. AVG: .316

(3rd/CF/CG8)

Game 101, July 27: 2-4, RBI sac fly, single, run scored, double, run scored. AVG: .318

(3rd/CF/CG9)

Game 102, July 29: 0-3, walk (first at bat). AVG: .316

(3rd/CF/CG9)

Game 103, July 30: 0-3, walk. AVG: .313

(3rd/CF/CG9)

Game 104, July 31: 2-3, RBI single (first at bat), triple, run scored, walk, stolen base, walk. AVG: .316
(3rd/CF/CG9)

Game 105, August 1: 3-4, RBI double (first at bat), single, run scored, RBI single. AVG: .320

(3rd/CF/GS5)

Game 106, August 2: 2-4, single (first at bat), single. AVG: .322
(3rd/CF/CG9)

Game 107, August 3: 2-6, double, home run, run scored. AVG: .322

(3rd/CF/CG12) 

^^Michael passes his father's career high HR total with his 2nd career walk-off home run^^

Game 108, August 4: 2-4, RBI groundout (first at bat), single, run scored, RBI single, stolen base. AVG: .324

(3rd/CF/CG9)

Game 109, August 5: 1-4, RBI single (first at bat). AVG: .323

(3rd/CF/CG9) 

**Michael's 11-game reached base streak ends**

Game 110, August 6: 0-3. AVG: .321

(3rd/CF/GS6.1) 

^^Michael was removed from the game as part of a double switch during the top of the 7th inning. he banged his right knee into the wall in right-center field after making a running catch in the bottom of the 3rd inning^^

Game 111, August 7: 1-4, double (first at bat). AVG: .320

(3rd/CF/CG8) 

^^Michael sets new career high in extra base hits with 48^^

Game 112, August 8: 1-3, walk, double, run scored, RBI walk, run scored. AVG: .320
(3rd/DH/CG) 

^^Michael sets new career high in total bases with 223^^

Game 113, August 9: 3-4, single (first at bat), single, home run, run scored. AVG: .324
(3rd/DH/CG) 

^^Michael sets new career high in RBI with 74^^

Game 114, August 10: 1-3, RBI single (first at bat), RBI sac fly, reached on fielder's choice, walk. AVG: .324

(3rd/DH/CG)

August 12: rain delay/game postponed, to be made up August 13 at 4 pm in a traditional DH.

(3rd/CF)

Game 115, August 13 (Game 1): 1-4, 2-run single, reached on fielding error. AVG: .324
(3rd/CF/CG9)

Game 116, August 13 (Game 2): 2-5, single, double. AVG: .325

(3rd/DH/CG)

Game 117, August 15: 0-4. AVG: .322

(3rd/CF/CG11)

Game 118, August 16: 1-4, 2-run home run, run scored. AVG: .321

(3rd/LF/CG9)

Game 119, August 17: 0-3, walk (first at bat), stolen base. AVG: .319

(3rd/LF/CG9)

Game 120, August 19: 1-3, walk (first at bat), single, stolen base. AVG: .319

(3rd/LF/CG9)

Game 121, August 20: 0-4. AVG: .316

(3rd/LF/CG9)

Game 122, August 21: 0-4, reached on fielding error. AVG: .314

(3rd/LF/CG8)

Game 123, August 22: 0-4. AVG: .311

(3rd/LF/CG9)

Game 124, August 23: 1-4, RBI single. AVG: .311
(3rd/LF/CG9)

August 24: not in lineup.

Game 125, August 26: 1-4, hit by pitch (first at bat), run scored, RBI double. AVG: .310
(3rd/LF/CG10)

Game 126, August 27: 0-4. AVG: .308

(3rd/LF/CG8)

Game 127, August 28: 1-4, RBI single, stolen base, intentional walk. AVG: .307

(3rd/LF/CG9)

Game 128, August 29: 3-5, single, run scored, double, double. AVG: .310

(3rd/LF/CG9)

Game 129, August 30: 2-5, double (first at bat), RBI single, stolen base, run scored. AVG: .311

(3rd/LF/CG11)

Game 130, August 31: 1-5, RBI double. AVG: .310

(3rd/LF/CG10)

^^game suspended due to rain, resumed at 6 pm on September 22 in the bottom of the 10th inning.

Game 131, September 1: 1-3, single (first at bat), run scored, walk. AVG: .310

(3rd/LF/GS5)

Game 132, September 2: 2-4, single (first at bat), run scored, walk, single. AVG: .311

(3rd/LF/CG9) 

^^Michael sets new career high in hits with 160^^

Game 133, September 3: 1-4, RBI single. AVG: .311

(3rd/LF/CG9)

Game 134, September 4: 2-5, double, run scored, RBI double. AVG: .312

(3rd/LF/CG11) 

^^Michael sets new career high in doubles with 38^^

Game 135, September 5: 1-4, single (first at bat), stolen base, run scored, reached on fielder's choice. AVG: .311

(3rd/LF/CG10)

^^Michael sets new career high in stolen bases with 18^^

Game 136, September 6: 3-4, single (first at bat), stolen base, single, RBI single. AVG: .315

(3rd/LF/CG9)

Game 137, September 7: 2-3, RBI single (first at bat), single, intentional walk. AVG: .317

(3rd/LF/CG9)

Game 138, September 8: 1-4, single. AVG: .316

(3rd/LF/GS8) 

**Michael's 12-game hitting streak ends**

Game 139, September 9: 0-3, walk. AVG: .314

(3rd/LF/CG9)

September 10: game postponed, to be made up September 11 at 12 pm in a traditional DH.

(3rd/LF)

Game 140, September 11 (Game 1): 2-3, walk (first at bat), run scored, RBI single, run scored, RBI single. AVG: .316

(3rd/DH/CG)

Game 141, September 11 (Game 2): 1-3, single (first at bat), walk. AVG: .316

(3rd/LF/CG9) 

^^Michael sets new career high in outfield assists with 12^^

Game 142, September 12: 2-4, single (first at bat), single. AVG: .318

(3rd/DH/CG) 

^^Michael sets new career high in plate appearances with 612^^

Game 143, September 13: 2-4, 2-run home run (first at bat), run scored, single, stolen base. AVG: .319

(3rd/LF/CG8) 

^^Michael sets new career high in at bats with 557^^

Game 144, September 14: 2-4, single, stolen base, RBI hit by pitch, single, run scored. AVG: .320

(3rd/LF/CG8) 

^^Michael sets new career high in singles with 120^^

Game 145, September 15: 2-4, double, single. AVG: .322

(3rd/LF/CG8)

Game 146, September 16: 1-4, single (first at bat). AVG: .321

(3rd/LF/CG9)

Game 147, September 17: 2-4, bunt single, run scored, single, stolen base. AVG: .322

(3rd/LF/CG9)

Game 148, September 18: 1-5, reached on fielder's choice, single, intentional walk. AVG: .321

(3rd/LF/CG13)

Game 149, September 19: 2-5, home run, run scored, double, reached on fielding error. AVG: .322

(3rd/DH/CG) 

^^Michael joins 20-20 club for the first time in his career^^

Game 150, September 20: 2-4, walk (first at bat), double, run scored, single. AVG: .323

(3rd/LF/CG9)

Game 151, September 21: 3-5, RBI double, reached on force attempt/error, run scored, RBI single, single. AVG: .325

(3rd/LF/CG9)

Game 152, September 22: 1-3, single (first at bat), walk, stolen base. AVG: .326

(3rd/LF/CG9) 

^^Michael sets new career high in games played with 152^^

Game 153, September 23: 2-4, single (first at bat), reached on fielder's choice, double. AVG: .327

(3rd/LF/GS8)

Game 154, September 24: 3-4, single (first at bat), run scored, single, double. AVG: .329

(3rd/LF/CG9)

Game 155, September 26: 0-3. AVG: .328

(3rd/LF/CG9) 

**Michael's 15-game hitting streak and 28-game on-base streak end**

Game 156, September 27: 1-4, single. AVG: .327

(3rd/LF/CG9) 

^^Michael sets new career high in innings played with 1297.2^^

^^Michael sets franchise record with 200th hit^^

September 28: not in lineup.

**Michael finishes season with career high .327 BA, .385 OBP, .506 SLG, and .890 OPS**
**Michael sets new career high in SB:CS with 23:1 and new career low in CS with 1**

**Michael Brantley finishes the 2014 season with a batting average of .327**

in 2014, Michael had a total of 676 plate appearances and 611 at bats in 156 games (1304.1 innings). in total, he had 200 hits, 133 singles, 45 doubles, 2 triples, 20 home runs, 97 RBI, 5 sac flies, 94 runs scored, 52 walks, 4 intentional walks, 8 hit by pitches, 23 stolen bases, 1 caught stealing, 16 GIDP, 56 strikeouts (38 swinging, 18 looking), 51 first at bat hits, 309 total bases, 211 left on base, 271 putouts, 12 assists, 2 double plays, and 1 error.

2014 batting average: .327 (200-611)

OBP: .385

SLG: .506

OPS: .890

next up: a blog breaking down Michael's #s according to where he hit in the lineup.

previous blog:
Brantley's 2014 Career Highs, Career Firsts, & Franchise Records

Brantley's May 2014 #s

at the end of last month, i said there was nowhere for Michael to go but up, and up he went. forget about a gradual progression. he put his foot down on the pedal and didn't let up. this is the best May Michael's ever had in the big leagues. shit, it's the best month he's had period. he accomplished things he's never accomplished before, he set a new franchise record, and he brought his overall batting average up .048. my boy played the hell outta this month and it was more than i could have asked for.

i have a plethora of statistics in this blog because Michael did so many things worth mentioning, so bear with me. this really was the shortest synopsis i could write lol but if you're not big on reading long blogs, then just direct your eyes to the parts in bold italics, cause that's the best stuff ;D

we're only two months into the season, yet we can already see some big changes in Michael's ABs. and i don't just mean his power equating to more homers. for example, he's hitting more ground balls and less line drives. he has 81 groundouts through May versus 59 flyouts. his fly ball percentage is down quite a bit, which is clearly a result of the increase in balls going out of the park for home runs instead of being caught at or near the wall on the warning track. his home run to fly ball ratio is near 17% so far this year, compared with 6.2% for his career.

at the plate, Michael has also been seeing fewer fastballs and more breaking and offspeed pitches. because of this, he's swinging earlier in the count and taking less pitches. he's swinging less overall on pitches inside and outside the strike zone. he'll jump on a pitch early if he thinks he can do something with it. consequently, that's made his swing-and-miss rate increase to 4.1%, the highest of his career. (thank you to Jordan Bastian for these percentages.) i'm very curious to see how these numbers change as the season continues and if possible future movement in his batting order position has any effect.

on May 2, Kipnis went on the DL and Michael was quickly inserted into his spot in the 3 hole, where he remained for the rest of the month. he proved to be a more than adequate replacement. however, there were two things i disliked about this new BOP. the first thing was that Santana was then batting behind Michael. because Santana was still struggling, he didn't hit to get on base much and that hurt Michael's chances of scoring many runs. the second thing was that hitting higher in the order took away some of Michael's RBI opportunities—at first. it certainly wasn't due to lack of hitting; Michael was swinging the bat well and getting himself on base. it's just that a lot of times there wasn't anyone on base or in scoring position when it was his turn to bat because Swisher was totally lost at the plate in the 2 hole and Bourn wasn't getting on base much then either. the fact that over 30% of Michael's RBIs this month came when he hit his 5 home runs proves this.

but thankfully on May 18, Tito moved both Swisher and Santana down in the order, giving Michael a better chance to add to his RBI total. oddly enough though, Michael hit a solo homer on this date, giving him his first RBI in 9 days since he hit his last (solo) home run on May 9. it measured 423 feet, one of the furthest he's hit in his career. moving Santana down also improved Michael's odds to score more runs other than just from the homers he hit himself.

when Kipnis came off the DL on May 28, Tito opted to keep Michael in the 3 hole and have Kipnis bat cleanup. he thinks Michael has done a great job there and, for once, does not want to move him. Tito believes giving guys some regular spots in the lineup will help the team overall, and i'm all for that where Michael is concerned. i'd love to see Michael finally get one regular place in the batting order after being moved around so much in the past 2 years. so i am hoping now that this will be Michael's new permanent spot in the lineup regardless of whatever handed pitcher is on the mound.

Michael had a hit in 25 of the 27 games he played in May and reached base safely in 25 games. he only had two 0-for games this month.

Michael had 3 significant hitting streaks this month, each a team high. the first was an 11-game hitting streak from April 29 - May 11. during his hitting streak, he bat .356 (16-for-45) with 16 hits and 29 total bases. 7 of those hits were extra base hits, 4 being doubles and 3 being home runs. he also tallied 11 RBI, 7 runs, 3 walks, and only 6 strikeouts. his OBP was .388 and his SLG was .644, making his OPS 1.032.

Michael reached base in 12 straight games from April 28 - May 11 as well.

Michael's second hitting streak this month was a 15-game hitting streak, longest on the team and 3rd longest in the American League this season, from May 14-30. during this streak, he bat .383 (23-for-60) with 23 hits, 7 for extra bases. he hit 4 doubles, 1 triple, and 2 home runs, giving him 35 total bases. he also had 9 RBI, 14 runs, 6 walks, 4 stolen bases, and just 4 strikeouts. his OBP was .456, his SLG was .583, and his OPS was 1.039. this streak is also the longest streak by an Indian since last year when Jason Kipnis had a season high 16-game hitting streak from June 18 - July 5.

Michael also obviously reached base safely in 15 straight games from May 14-30.

additionally, Michael set a new franchise record with his 19-game hitting streak at home (Progressive Field/Jacobs Field), longest in the major leagues, which was snapped on May 31. it dated back to April 20, 2014. during this streak, he bat .408 (31-for-76) with 31 hits, including 7 doubles and 6 home runs equaling 56 total bases. he also had 20 RBI, 19 runs, 7 walks, 4 stolen bases, and just 3 strikeouts. defensively, he recorded 4 of his current 6 outfield assists as well.

Michael is now batting .309 (43-for-139) against right-handed pitchers and .290 (20-for-69) against left-handed pitchers. these are both great improvements from April, especially with the righty pitchers. and like i said last month, these numbers are closer together and fairly comparable because Michael is a good hitter no matter who is on the mound.

Michael's ability to hit in the clutch has not wavered. he's batting .302 (16-for-53) with runners in scoring position, producing 29 RBI. he's also hitting .222 (2-for-9) with 0 outs and runners in scoring position, .400 (8-for-20) with 1 out and RISP, and .250 (6-for-24) with 2 outs and RISP. Michael's batting .326 (30-for-92) with 33 RBI with runners on base, and .667 (6-for-9) with 16 RBI when the bases are loaded. lastly, he improved to hitting .303 (20-for-66) with 2 outs in an inning.

Michael continues to quickly increase his home run total. he hit 5 homers in May, a career high for the month. he had back-to-back home run games on May 8 and 9, and again on May 18 and 19. the home run that he hit on May 19 was his 9th home run of the year, a walk-off no less. 9 home runs at this point in the season is another career high for Michael, and he still holds the team high HR total. last season, he didn't hit his 9th home run until September 21! i might be a believer now that he can finish the year with 20 homers or so.

Michael now has a team high 39 RBI, also a career high for him through May. his 39th RBI didn't come last year until June 28. he's ranked 8th in the American League and 10th overall in the league with his 39 RBI as well.

it's interesting to note that 6 of Michael's 9 home runs have been solo, while the other 3 were 2-run homers. therefore, 6 of his 39 RBI have come from solo homers, and 12 of his 39 RBI (just under one-third) have come from all 9 of his home runs. this shows that Michael doesn't need necessarily need to hit home runs to drive guys home, as has been the case throughout his career so far.

when asked about his newfound power, Michael jokingly credits it to the daddy strength he's acquired from carrying around his newborn baby girl during the offseason. "i'm just putting good swings on good pitches," Brantley said. "i worked hard this offseason to mature my swing and grow as a hitter. i feel like i'm doing a great job at it."

Michael said working in the offseason to have more of a "mature" swing this year was key. "that means just trusting my swing," Brantley said. "it's trusting that every time it's going to be all right and not trying to tinker or make adjustments when there's no need to."

this season he's tried to be the same hitter with the same swing and not toy with his mechanics, as he's sometimes done in the past when going through a little slump. "i was young. i was trying to do whatever worked that felt good at the time, instead of going back to the basics and doing exactly what i was doing before. that's just not trying to do too much and putting good swings on good pitches." sounds like a good strategy to me.

but with newfound power comes responsibility and i do have one concern. it's very important that Michael does not start to get pull happy now and try to knock one out of the park every time he's at the plate in a big situation. he had some poor at bats during the Orioles series this month where he wasn't using the entire field and his fluid swing was absent. he can be too anxious during certain at bats, sometimes swinging at the first pitch and/or not working the count much, resulting in a quick out. he's also striking out more than normal. i just don't want him to lose what's made him such a great hitter to this point--intelligence, confidence, patience, and of course the swing that dubbed him as Dr. Smooth.

aside from once again leading the team in home runs (9)* and RBI (39)*, Michael also leads the team with: 63 hits*, 22 extra base hits*, 104 total bases*, 34 runs*, 8 stolen bases, 54 games*, 231 plate appearances*, 208 at bats*, .303 BA*, .368 OBP*, .500 SLG*, and .868 OPS*. he also leads the outfielders with 6 assists*.

he's tied for 2nd on the team with 12 doubles, and is 3rd with 19 walks. he has the least amount of strikeouts with 19 as well.

(*denotes these are also career highs for Michael through May. these rankings include qualifiers only.)

after doing extensive research, i found that Michael set career highs for himself in the month of May with the following: 38 hits, 13 extra base hits, 62 total bases, 5 home runs, 19 RBI, 21 runs, 9 walks, 2 hit by pitches, 121 plate appearances, .345 BA, .405 OBP, .564 SLG, and .969 OPS.

among Indians players with at least 100 at bats, Michael's slash line of .345/.405/.564 in May was the best in one month since Grady Sizemore's line of .377/.455/.642 in June 2005. before Grady, there was Roberto Alomar in July 2001, Manny Ramirez in September-October 2000, and Alomar again in September-October 2000. besides that, the last Indian to hit .345 with at least 5 home runs, 19 RBI, and 21 runs in one month was Shin-Soo Choo in September-October 2008.

want to know some other facts about Michael's season thus far? okay. he's hit safely in 24 of 28 home games overall. he has 14 multi-hit games and 11 multi-RBI games. he has 11 go-ahead hits and 11 go-ahead RBI this season. and these all rank towards the top of the American League.

now let's get into a couple of the more noteworthy events of the month. a minor scare occurred on May 14 when Michael left the game early with mid-back tightness due to playing on the astroturf in Tampa and Toronto. luckily he only missed 1 game and it didn't hurt his timing or his stats.

on May 19, Michael hit his first career walk-off hit, a home run, on a full count (6 pitches) with 2 outs and no one on in the bottom of the 10th inning against Detroit's Al Alburquerque. Michael got mobbed at home plate, literally running into a waterfall and his excited teammates. it was so funny to me because he is always the guy on the outside of the home plate mob when other guys get walk-off hits, because he doesn't want to get injured. but he had no choice other than to be right in the middle of it all this time, and he loved every second of it. this was his 9th home run of the season and his 33rd RBI. i have a separate blog commemorating this occasion here.

on May 21, Michael tied the franchise record of hitting in 18 straight games at home. the last player to accomplish this was Roberto Alomar in 2000, and Kenny Lofton before him in 1996.

also on May 21, Michael recorded the seventh 4-hit game of his career with 3 singles, 1 double, 3 RBI, and 2 stolen bases. the last player in the big leagues to accomplish this was Alex Rios (then of the Chicago White Sox) on October 3, 1999 at Detroit.

Michael became only the 6th Indians player in history (dating back to 1914) with at least 4 hits, 3 RBI, and 2 stolen bases in a game. the last player to do so was Franklin Gutierrez on July 16, 2007 in an 11-10 loss to the White Sox at Progressive Field. the other Indians who achieved this were Joe Carter on June 10, 1986; Chuck Hinton on June 27, 1965; Lew Fonseca on April 18, 1929; and Charlie Jamieson on June 15, 1925. (thanks to TribeVibe for these statistics.)

on May 30, the next home game following May 21, Michael set a new record by extending his home hitting streak to a franchise high 19 consecutive games (as i mentioned earlier). his historical streak ended the following day when he went 0-for-4. (blame it on bad timing/more goddamn end-of-the-month interleague play again lol) i wrote a blog with all the details about his record here.

Michael is making a strong case to be named to the All Star team this year. compared with other qualifying outfielders in the American League, Michael ranks 2nd in RBI (39) behind Jose Bautista; 4th in batting average (.303) behind Alex Rios, Bautista, and Melky Cabrera; 3rd in OPS (.868) behind Bautista and Mike Trout; and tied for 5th in extra base hits (22) behind Yoenis Cespedes, Trout, Bautista, and Cabrera. (apparently Nelson Cruz is not counted in the rankings since he's played almost half his games as a DH.)

keeping in tune with Michael's outstanding offense, he had a great month defensively. Michael spent the majority of May playing left field, as was expected now that Bourn is back. also as expected, Michael did not commit one error and his fielding percentage for the month is a perfect 1.000. he had 45 putouts this month. on May 21, he played 13 innings in left field and did not record one putout. the major league record for zero putouts is held by Chuck Hinton in an 18 inning game way back on June 14, 1963.

also this month, Michael had 3 more nice assists. his 6 total outfield assists tie him for the lead in the major leagues. his 5th assist came on May 20 at Progressive Field, when he caught the ball off the 19-foot left field wall, spun around, and threw a runner out at 2nd base. don't run on Michael! or no, please do, so he can continue to add to his assist total and hopefully get some consideration for a Gold Glove this year ;D




now let's break down the numbers. i am going to document his May #s, the 6th spot #s, the 3rd spot #s, and the DH #s, as well as the left field #s, the center field #s, and overall outfield #s.


May batting average: .345

OBP: .405

SLG: .564

OPS: .969


Michael played in 27 (of 28) games, 26 complete, in May. he started and played left in 25 games, completing 21 of those games. he left 1 game early with mid-back tightness and played 4 innings. he started and played center in 1 game, and completed it. he was part of a defensive switch in 3 games, moving from left to center. he played 10 innings when he moved over to center with 4 official at bats. he started and was the DH for 1 game. he missed 1 game with mid-back tightness from playing on astroturf.


Michael bat 6th in 1 game.

Michael bat 3rd in 26 games. (Kip DL)


Michael played left field in 25 games. (21 complete, 4 started: 22 innings)

Michael played center field in 4 games. (1 complete, 3 defensive switches: 10 innings)

Michael was the DH in 1 game.

Michael played in 26 complete games.



in May, Michael had a total of 121 plate appearances and 110 at bats. here is how he fared:

38 hits

25 singles

7 doubles

1 triple

5 home runs

19 RBI

21 runs scored

9 walks

2 hit by pitches

4 stolen bases

4 GIDP

11 strikeouts (9 swinging, 2 looking)

7 first at bat hits

62 total bases


41 left on base

45 putouts

3 assists

232.1 innings, 27 games

(26 complete games)

May batting average: .345 (38-110) (27 games)


now let's break down his numbers based on where he hit in the lineup.


when Michael bat 6th in May, he had a total of 5 plate appearances and 5 at bats in 1 game. breaking down the numbers are as follows:

3 hits

2 singles

1 home run

3 RBI

2 runs scored

1 strikeout (swinging)

1 first at bat hit

6 total bases


2 left on base

9 innings, 1 game

(1 complete game)

May batting average in the 6th spot: .600 (3-5) (1 game)
overall batting average so far in the 6th spot: .257 (9-35) (10 games) (85.1 innings)


when Michael bat 6th and played left in May, he had a total of 5 plate appearances and 5 at bats in 1 game. breaking down the numbers are as follows:

3 hits

2 singles

1 home run

3 RBI

2 runs scored

1 strikeout (swinging)

1 first at bat hit

6 total bases


2 left on base

9 innings, 1 game

(1 complete game)

May batting average in the 6th spot while playing left: .600 (3-5) (1 game)
overall batting average so far in the 6th spot while playing left: .333 (4-12) (4 games) (27 innings)


when Michael bat 3rd in May, he had a total of 116 plate appearances and 105 at bats in 26 games. breaking down the numbers are as follows:

35 hits

23 singles

7 doubles

1 triple

4 home runs

16 RBI

19 runs scored

9 walks

2 hit by pitches

4 stolen bases

4 GIDP

10 strikeouts (8 swinging, 2 looking)

6 first at bat hits

56 total bases


39 left on base

45 putouts

3 assists

223.1 innings, 26 games

(25 complete games)

May batting average in the 3rd spot: .333 (35-105) (26 games)


when Michael bat 3rd and played left in May, he had a total of 103 plate appearances and 94 at bats in 24 games. breaking down the numbers are as follows:

33 hits

21 singles

7 doubles

1 triple

4 home runs

16 RBI

19 runs scored

7 walks

2 hit by pitches

4 stolen bases

4 GIDP

7 strikeouts (5 swinging, 2 looking)

6 first at bat hits

54 total bases


38 left on base

38 putouts

3 assists

205.1 innings, 24 games

(20 complete games)

May batting average in the 3rd spot while playing left: .351 (33-94) (24 games)


when Michael bat 3rd and played center in May, he had a total of 8 plate appearances and 7 at bats in 4 games. breaking down the numbers are as follows:

1 hit

1 single

1 walk

2 strikeouts (swinging)

1 total base


7 putouts

18 innings, 4 games

(1 complete game)

May batting average in the 3rd spot while playing center: .143 (1-7) (4 games)


when Michael bat 3rd, he was the DH in May for 1 game. he had a total of 5 plate appearances and 4 at bats. breaking down the numbers are as follows:

1 hit

1 single

1 walk

1 strikeout (swinging)

1 total base


1 left on base

May batting average in the 3rd spot as the DH: .250 (1-4) (1 game)


May/overall batting average so far as the DH: .250 (1-4) (1 game)


now let's break down his outfield numbers.


when Michael played the outfield in May, he had a total of 116 plate appearances and 106 at bats in 26 games. breaking down the numbers are as follows:

37 hits

24 singles

7 doubles

1 triple

5 home runs

19 RBI

21 runs scored

8 walks

2 hit by pitches

4 stolen bases

4 GIDP

10 strikeouts (8 swinging, 2 looking)

7 first at bat hits

61 total bases


40 left on base

45 putouts

3 assists

232.1 innings, 26 games

(25 complete games)

May batting average while playing the outfield: .349 (37-106) (26 games)
overall batting average so far while playing the outfield: .304 (62-204) (53 games) (466.1 innings)


now let's break down his numbers specific to where he played in the outfield.


when Michael played left in May, he had a total of 108 plate appearances and 99 at bats in 25 games. breaking down the numbers are as follows:

36 hits

23 singles

7 doubles

1 triple

5 home runs

19 RBI

21 runs scored

7 walks

2 hit by pitches

4 stolen bases

4 GIDP

8 strikeouts (6 swinging, 2 looking)

7 first at bat hits

60 total bases


40 left on base

38 putouts

3 assists

214.1 innings, 25 games

(21 complete games)

May batting average while playing left: .364 (36-99) (25 games)
overall batting average so far while playing left: .320 (54-169) (45 games) (377.0 innings)


when Michael played center in May, he had a total of 8 plate appearances and 7 at bats in 4 games. breaking down the numbers are as follows:

1 hit

1 single

1 walk

2 strikeouts (swinging)

1 total base


7 putouts

18 innings, 4 games

(1 complete game)

May batting average while playing center: .143 (1-7) (4 games)
overall batting average so far while playing center: .229 (8-35) (13 games) (89.1 innings)


 
May #s while playing left: 38 putouts, 3 assists, 0 errors, 1.000 fielding percentage (214.1 innings, 25 games)

overall #s so far while playing left: 68 putouts, 5 assists, 0 errors, 1.000 fielding percentage (377.0 innings, 45 games)

May #s while playing center: 7 putouts, 0 assists, 0 errors, 1.000 fielding percentage (18 innings, 4 games)

overall #s so far while playing center: 24 putouts, 1 assist, 1 error, 0.962 fielding percentage (89.1 innings, 13 games)

May #s while playing the outfield: 45 putouts, 3 assists, 0 errors, 1.000 fielding percentage (232.1 innings, 26 games)

overall #s so far while playing the outfield: 92 putouts, 6 assists, 1 error, 0.990 fielding percentage (466.1 innings, 53 games)



now my game-by-game numbers and notes.

Game 28/Game 1, May 2: 3-5, single (first at bat), run scored, home run, run scored, 2-run single. AVG: .272
(6th/LF/CG9)

Game 29/Game 2, May 3: 1-4, single (first at bat). AVG: .271
(3rd/LF – 3 i, CF – 6 i/CG9)

Game 30/Game 3, May 4: 1-5, single, run scored. AVG: .268
(3rd/LF/CG9)

Game 31/Game 4, May 5: 1-4, double (first at bat). AVG: .267
(3rd/LF – 8 i, CF – 2 i/CG10)

Game 32/Game 5, May 6: 1-3, RBI single (first at bat), run scored, walk. AVG: .269
(3rd/LF – 7 i, CF – 2 i/CG9)

Game 33/Game 6, May 7: 2-4, 2-run double, single. AVG: .276
(3rd/LF/CG9)

Game 34/Game 7, May 8: 3-5, double (first at bat), run scored, single, 2-run home run, run scored, RBI fielder's choice. AVG: .289
(3rd/LF/CG9)

Game 35/Game 8, May 9: 1-5, reached on fielding error (first at bat), home run, run scored. AVG: .286
(3rd/LF/CG9)

Game 36/Game 9, May 10: 1-3, walk, single. AVG: .287
(3rd/CF/CG8)

Game 37/Game 10, May 11: 1-4, walk (first at bat), single. AVG: .286
(3rd/DH/CG)

**Michael's 11-game hitting streak and 12-game reached base streak end**

Game 38/Game 11, May 13: 0-4. AVG: .278
(3rd/LF/CG8)

Game 39/Game 12, May 14: 1-3, double. AVG: .279
(3rd/LF/GS4)

^^Michael left the game after the top of the 5th inning with mid-back tightness and is day-to-day^^

May 15: precautionary day off, should play tomorrow.

Game 40/Game 13, May 16: 1-4, single. AVG: .278
(3rd/LF/CG9)

Game 41/Game 14, May 17: 1-3, walk (first at bat), single, run scored. AVG: .279
(3rd/LF/CG9)

Game 42/Game 15, May 18: 2-3, walk (first at bat), single, home run, run scored, RBI walk. AVG: .287
(3rd/LF/CG9)

Game 43/Game 16, May 19: 2-4, double, walk, hit by pitch, home run, run scored. AVG: .292
(3rd/LF/CG10) 

^^Michael hits first career walk-off home run^^

Game 44/Game 17, May 20: 1-4, single (first at bat). AVG: .291
(3rd/LF/CG9)

Game 45/Game 18, May 21: 4-7, 2-run single, stolen base, run scored, double, single, stolen base, run scored, RBI single. AVG: .302
(3rd/LF/CG13)

Game 46/Game 19, May 22: 2-6, RBI triple, run scored, single, run scored. AVG: .303
(3rd/LF/CG13)

Game 47/Game 20, May 23: 1-4, single, run scored. AVG: .302
(3rd/LF/CG8)

Game 48/Game 21, May 24: 1-3, walk (first at bat), stolen base, RBI hit by pitch, single, run scored. AVG: .303
(3rd/LF/CG9)

Game 49/Game 22, May 25: 1-4, single. AVG: .302
(3rd/LF/CG8)

Game 50/Game 23, May 26: 2-3, RBI single, walk, stolen base, run scored, single. AVG: .307
(3rd/LF/CG8)

Game 51/Game 24, May 27: 1-4, single. AVG: .306
(3rd/LF/CG8)

Game 52/Game 25, May 28: 2-4, single, single, run scored. AVG: .310
(3rd/LF/CG8.1)

Game 53/Game 26, May 30: 1-4, reached on fielder's choice (first at bat), run scored, double, run scored. AVG: .309
(3rd/LF/CG9) 

^^Michael sets new franchise record with 19-game home hitting streak^^
**Michael's 15-game hitting streak and 19-game home hitting streak end**

Game 54/Game 27, May 31: 0-4. AVG: .303
(3rd/LF/CG9)



so far in 2014, Michael has a total of 231 plate appearances and 208 at bats in 54 games (466.1 innings). in total, he has 63 hits, 41 singles, 12 doubles, 1 triple, 9 home runs, 39 RBI, 1 sac fly, 34 runs scored, 19 walks, 3 hit by pitches, 8 stolen bases, 7 GIDP, 19 strikeouts (14 swinging, 5 looking), 12 first at bat hits, 104 total bases, 89 left on base, 92 putouts, 6 assists, and 1 error.

2014 season batting average: .303 (63-208)

OBP: .368

SLG: .500

OPS: .868