Dan Briggs

Born: 11/18/1952 in Scotia, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1975-09-10 | Final Game: 1982-07-03

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Dan Lee Briggs

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Biography

Dan Briggs, born in 1952, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player during his career from 1975 to 1982. He appeared in 325 games over his tenure in Major League Baseball, showcasing his skills primarily with the bat and in the field. Despite finishing his career with a batting average of .195, Briggs contributed to his teams with 134 hits and 12 home runs, along with 53 RBIs. He also demonstrated some speed on the basepaths, recording 2 stolen bases throughout his time in the league. Briggs' career unfolded during a period marked by significant changes in baseball, including the transition from the deadball era to a more offensively driven game. His playing style reflected the grit and determination of players in the late 1970s and early 1980s, as he navigated the competitive landscape of Major League Baseball. Although he may not have achieved the stellar statistics that some of his contemporaries did, Briggs' journey through the league remains a testament to the dedication and passion required to succeed at the highest levels of the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
325	688	67	134	20	6	12	53	2	45	133	0.195	0.249	0.294	0.543	-2216.4

Career AVG .195 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 25.1% below league average.

Career OBP .249 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 23.3% below league average.

Career SLG .294 vs. league average .382 across their career seasons — 23.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.543 vs. league average 0.708 across their career seasons — 23.3% 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
1975	LAA	AL	13	31	3	7	1	0	1	3	0	2	6	0.226	—	—	—	—	0.0
1976	LAA	AL	77	248	19	53	13	2	1	14	0	13	47	0.214	.255 (-16%)	.320 (-21%)	.360 (-18%)	.681 (-20%)	-903.2
1977	LAA	AL	59	74	6	12	2	0	1	4	0	8	14	0.162	.264 (-39%)	.329 (-27%)	.401 (-43%)	.730 (-36%)	-471.9
1978	CLE	AL	15	49	4	8	0	1	1	1	0	4	9	0.163	—	—	—	—	-240.4
1979	SDP	NL	104	227	34	47	4	3	8	30	2	18	45	0.207	.265 (-22%)	.329 (-16%)	.397 (-10%)	.727 (-13%)	-600.9
1981	WSN	NL	9	11	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	3	0.091	—	—	—	—	0.0
1982	CHC	NL	48	48	1	6	0	0	0	1	0	0	9	0.125	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	152	76	798	66	10	68
OF	130	89	224	11	7	3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1975	CAL	1B	6	3	40	1	2	4
1975	CAL	OF	5	4	9	0	0	0
1976	CAL	1B	44	29	274	23	2	32
1976	CAL	OF	40	37	84	3	3	1
1977	CAL	1B	45	8	136	12	1	10
1977	CAL	OF	13	11	18	2	1	0
1978	CLE	OF	15	15	38	1	0	1
1979	SDN	1B	50	35	326	28	5	20
1979	SDN	OF	44	20	67	3	2	1
1981	MON	1B	3	1	13	2	0	1
1981	MON	OF	3	0	3	0	0	0
1982	CHN	1B	4	0	9	0	0	1
1982	CHN	OF	10	2	5	2	1	0