Positions: Designated Hitter, Leftfielder and Catcher
Bats: Right • Throws: Right
5-10, 170lb (178cm, 77kg)
Born: October 9, 1950 in Los Angeles, CA us
High School: Magnolia HS (Anaheim, CA)
School: Cypress College (Cypress, CA)
Debut:
May 31, 1973
(Age 22-234d,
13,356th in major league history)
vs. DET 0 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB
Last Game:
October 4, 1992
(Age 41-361d)
vs. CAL 1 AB, 1 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB
Rookie Status: Exceeded rookie limits during 1974 season
Agents: Tom Reich
Full Name: Brian Jay Downing
Nicknames: The Incredible Hulk
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Career
51.5
7853
2099
275
.267
1188
1073
50
.370
.425
.796
122
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