Brandt made his big league debut on April 21, 1956, against the Milwaukee Braves at Sportsman\'s Park, then was traded to the New York Giants, almost two months later. In a noteworthy rookie season, he posted a .298 batting average (BA), 125 games played (G), 12 home runs (HR), and 50 runs batted in (RBI). In 1959, he won a Gold Glove for his stellar play as the San Francisco Giants regular left fielder, then was traded to Baltimore, where he would have his most productive years.\n', '

Brandt’s best season was 1961, when he was named to the American League (AL) All-Star team. He finished ninth in the AL batting race, with a .297 BA, and he had several career highs, including 153 hits (H), 516 at bats (AB), 73 RBI, 93 runs scored (R), and a .371 on-base percentage (OBP). The Orioles had a great year, winning 95 games and losing only 67.\n', '

One of Brandt’s most memorable games took place at Baltimore Memorial Stadium, on September 12, 1964. He drove in the only run in a rare battle of complete game one-hitters between Orioles left-hander Frank Bertaina and Kansas City Athletics southpaw Bob Meyer. Teammate Bob Saverine entered the 0-0 game in the bottom of the 8th inning, as a pinch runner for John Orsino, who had doubled. Saverine advanced to third on a Bertaina sacrifice bunt, then scored when Brandt hit a sacrifice fly to right field.\n', '

Return to Jackie Brandt Autograph Profile