Brian Downing

Quick Facts

Full Name	Brian Downing
Occupation	Baseball Player
Date Of Birth	Oct 9, 1950(1950-10-09)
Age	74
Birthplace	Los Angeles
Country	United States
Birth City	California
Horoscope	Libra

Brian Downing Biography

Brian Downing is one of the most popular and richest Baseball Player who was born on October 9, 1950 in Los Angeles, California, United States. MLB athlete who scored 275 hits during his career of 20 years with 3 American League teams.

The team traded him to Anaheim Angels for slugger He was traded to the Anaheim Angels for slugger Bobby Bonds..

Downing played at Magnolia High School in Anaheim, California, and was originally cut from his high school team. Although he was on the “taxi squad” as a bullpen catcher, he failed to make the team at Cypress College. However, he had an impressive showing at an “all comers” Chicago White Sox tryout, and scout Bill Lentini signed him as an amateur free agent on August 19, 1969. His early career with the White Sox (1973–1977) was not so promising. On the first pitch of his first inning in his first Major League game, he severely damaged his knee making a diving catch near third base, sliding down the dugout steps and landing on the 60-day DL. He hit .225 as a rookie catcher (1974), and .240 in his second year, with seven home runs in 138 games.

On December 5, 1977, the White Sox traded Downing, Dave Frost, and Chris Knapp, to the California Angels for slugger Bobby Bonds and prospects Thad Bosley and Richard Dotson. This trade allowed Downing to go home to Southern California and avoid the pressures of Chicago fans’ expectations. It also gave his career new life. Although his 1978 numbers were uninspiring (.255 batting average, 7 home runs, 46 runs batted in), in the offseason he committed to serious weight training and in 1979 dramatically changed his batting stance, and hit an .326 (third in the American League). He also made the AL All-Star team for the first and only time.

He was married to Cheryl Downing in 1974.

Brian Downing Net Worth

Brian Downing is one of the richest Baseball Player from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Brian Downing 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He was dropped from his team in high school because of his lack of the ability.

He began in left field when breaking his ankle, which restricted his ability to get behind home plate and serve as a catcher.

Brian Jay Downing (born October 9, 1950) is an American former professional baseball player. He played in Major League Baseball from 1973 to 1992, originally as a catcher before converting to an outfielder and designated hitter later in his career. Downing spent the majority of his baseball career as a member of the California Angels, helping them win their first American League Western Division title in 1979 and then two more division titles in 1982 and 1986. When he left the Angels in 1990, he was the team’s all-time leader in almost every major offensive category. Downing was inducted into the California Angels Hall of Fame in 2009. He also played for the Chicago White Sox and the Texas Rangers.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Brian Downing height 5 ft 10 in Brian weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Brian Downing Dating?

According to our records, Brian Downing married to Cheryl Neumann. As of December 1, 2023, Brian Downing’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Brian Ranked on the list of most popular Baseball Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Brian Downing celebrates birthday on October 9 of every year.

Is Brian Downing in the Hall of Fame?

When he left the Angels in 1990, he was the team’s all-time leader in almost every major offensive category. Downing was inducted into the California Angels Hall of Fame in 2009. He also played for the Chicago White Sox and the Texas Rangers.

How old is Brian Downing?

71 years (October 9, 1950)