  Think about some of the great players who have worn the uniform of the Pittsburgh Pirates and names such as Roberto Clemente, Honus Wagner, Pie Traynor, Willie Stargell and Ralph Kiner come to mind. Bet you didn't know that Brian is the only player in club history to hit .300, with 30 home runs and 100 RBIs, in consecutive seasons. In 2000, he hit .315 for the second year in a row, while leading the club in doubles (37), triples (7), home runs (35), RBIs (123) and walks (114). Brian ranked second in the National League in walks, fourth with a .432 on-base percentage and ninth in both extra-base hits (79) and total bases (332). He also tied for fifth in RBIs and tied for sixth with 13 intentional walks. Able to play any outfield position, Brian is a disciplined hitter with a good, quick stroke. Patient at the plate, he'll hit the ball where it's pitched and he has good power to all fields. Brian emerged as a star in 1999 when he led the Pirates in batting (.315), runs scored (109), home runs (39) and RBIs (115). He ranked fifth in the NL with a .614 slugging percentage and eighth with a .418 on-base percentage. Brian spent parts of four seasons with the Cleveland Indians before being traded to Pittsburgh after the 1998 campaign. |
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