Dustin Ackley

Born: 2/26/1988 in Winston-Salem, NC, USA

MLB Debut: 2011-06-17 | Final Game: 2016-05-29

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 205 lbs

Full name: Dustin Michael Ackley

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Biography

Dustin Ackley was a professional baseball player known for his versatility and offensive contributions during his career in Major League Baseball from 2011 to 2016. Born in 1988, Ackley made his debut with the Seattle Mariners, where he quickly established himself as a reliable position player. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 635 games and recorded 512 hits, showcasing his ability to make contact at the plate. Ackley's power was evident as he belted 46 home runs and drove in 216 runs, contributing significantly to his teams' offensive efforts. Ackley's playing style was characterized by a balanced approach, combining his ability to hit for average with occasional power, as reflected in his career batting average of .241. He also demonstrated speed on the bases, finishing his career with 31 stolen bases. His tenure in the league coincided with a time of evolving offensive strategies, and Ackley’s contributions were vital as teams increasingly valued players who could adapt to various roles. Though he faced challenges throughout his career, Ackley left an indelible mark as a skilled player who was part of the Mariners' competitive landscape during his time with the team.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
635	2125	261	512	94	18	46	216	31	194	419	0.241	0.304	0.367	0.671	-2622.2

Career AVG .241 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — 5.1% below league average.

Career OBP .304 vs. league average .318 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .367 vs. league average .402 across their career seasons — 8.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.671 vs. league average 0.720 across their career seasons — 6.7% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
2011	SEA	AL	90	333	39	91	16	7	6	36	6	40	79	0.273	.255 (+7%)	.320 (+9%)	.399 (+5%)	.719 (+6%)	411.4
2012	SEA	AL	153	607	84	137	22	2	12	50	13	59	124	0.226	.254 (-11%)	.318 (-8%)	.405 (-19%)	.724 (-14%)	-1666.2
2013	SEA	AL	113	384	40	97	18	2	4	31	2	37	72	0.253	.253 (avg)	.317 (avg)	.396 (-14%)	.714 (-8%)	-479.2
2014	SEA	AL	143	502	64	123	27	4	14	65	8	32	90	0.245	.251 (-2%)	.313 (-7%)	.386 (+3%)	.700 (-1%)	-228.0
2015	SEA	AL	85	186	22	40	8	1	6	19	2	14	38	0.215	.254 (-15%)	.316 (-15%)	.404 (-10%)	.721 (-12%)	-455.7
2015	NYY	AL	23	52	6	15	3	2	4	11	0	4	7	0.288	.254 (+13%)	.316 (+5%)	.404 (+62%)	.721 (+37%)	-455.7
2016	NYY	AL	28	61	6	9	0	0	0	4	0	8	9	0.148	.255 (-42%)	.321 (-24%)	.417 (-65%)	.738 (-47%)	-478.8

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	35	18	178	14	1	12
2B	292	286	476	783	14	173
OF	283	241	490	8	3	5

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2011	SEA	1B	1	0	8	0	0	0
2011	SEA	2B	86	85	144	225	6	49
2012	SEA	1B	11	5	51	4	1	5
2012	SEA	2B	142	142	238	394	7	91
2013	SEA	1B	6	0	11	1	0	0
2013	SEA	2B	53	49	81	150	0	30
2013	SEA	OF	59	54	134	1	1	1
2014	SEA	OF	133	127	245	4	2	2
2015	SEA	2B	1	1	3	4	0	0
2015	SEA	OF	78	52	99	2	0	1
2015	NYA	1B	4	3	28	2	0	0
2015	NYA	2B	9	9	10	10	1	3
2015	NYA	OF	4	2	3	0	0	0
2016	NYA	1B	13	10	80	7	0	7
2016	NYA	2B	1	0	0	0	0	0
2016	NYA	OF	9	6	9	1	0	1