Broderick Perkins facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Broderick Perkins |
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| First baseman | |||
| Born: November 23, 1954 Pittsburg, California, U.S. |
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| July 7, 1978, for the San Diego Padres | |||
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| September 23, 1984, for the Cleveland Indians | |||
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| Batting average | .271 | ||
| Home runs | 8 | ||
| Runs batted in | 157 | ||
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Broderick Phillip Perkins, born on November 23, 1954, is a former American professional baseball player. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for seven seasons, from 1978 to 1984. Broderick mainly played as a first baseman for the San Diego Padres and the Cleveland Indians. His best season was in 1982 when he played in 125 games for the Padres. He had a batting average of .271 that year.
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Broderick Perkins' Baseball Journey
Broderick Perkins was born in Pittsburg, California. He loved baseball and worked hard to become a professional player.
Starting with the Padres
The San Diego Padres picked Broderick in the 15th round of the 1976 draft. This meant they wanted him to join their team. He made his big league debut for the Padres on July 7, 1978. A "debut" is the first time a player plays in a major league game.
Broderick played for the Padres for five seasons. In 1982, he became their main first baseman. A first baseman is a player who fields near first base. He played in 125 games that year, which is a lot for one season!
Moving to the Indians
In 1982, Broderick was traded to the Cleveland Indians. A "trade" in baseball is when teams swap players. He moved to the Indians with another player, Juan Eichelberger. In return, the Padres received Ed Whitson.
Broderick played for the Indians in 1983 and 1984. During this time, he played both in the outfield and at first base. The "outfield" is the grassy area far from home plate. His last major league game was on September 23, 1984. The Indians released him from their team on October 15, 1984.
Career Highlights
Over his career, Broderick Perkins played in 399 MLB games. He had a career batting average of .271. This means he got a hit about 27% of the times he tried to hit the ball. He also hit 8 Home runs and had 157 Runs Batted In (RBIs). An RBI is when a player's hit helps a teammate score a run.
