D. T. Cromer, baseball player, 2000-2001

D. T. Cromer

Born: 3/19/1971 in Lake City, SC, USA

MLB Debut: 2000-04-05 | Final Game: 2001-10-07

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: David Thomas Cromer

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Biography

D. T. Cromer, born in 1971, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 2000 to 2005. Known for his impressive batting prowess, Cromer played primarily as a position player during his time in Major League Baseball. Over the course of his career, he participated in 85 games, achieving a commendable batting average of .308. His offensive contributions included 32 hits, 7 home runs, and 20 runs batted in (RBIs), marking him as a notable figure during the early 2000s, a period characterized by an offensive surge in baseball. Cromer's style of play was defined by his ability to make consistent contact and his power at the plate, which allowed him to be a reliable contributor to his teams. Despite a relatively brief career, his performance left a mark in the league, and he is remembered for his contributions during a time when players increasingly focused on power hitting. With no stolen bases recorded, Cromer focused his efforts on solid batting and run production, solidifying his role as a strong offensive player in a league that was evolving rapidly.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
85 104 14 32 7 0 7 20 0 4 33 0.308 0.327 0.577 0.904 254.9

Career AVG .308 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — +15.1% above league average.

Career OBP .327 vs. league average .339 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .577 vs. league average .432 across their career seasons — +33.6% above league average.

Career OPS 0.904 vs. league average 0.771 across their career seasons — +17.4% above 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
2000 CIN NL 35 47 7 16 4 0 2 8 0 1 14 0.340 — — — — 122.8
2001 CIN NL 50 57 7 16 3 0 5 12 0 3 19 0.281 .263 (+6%) .332 (-9%) .426 (+40%) .758 (+18%) 132.1

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 21 9 82 7 3 11

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2000 CIN 1B 13 5 50 3 2 8
2001 CIN 1B 8 4 32 4 1 3

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 21
Designated Hitter 1

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2000 CIN NL $200,000
Total Career Earnings $200,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of South Carolina Columbia SC 1990, 1991, 1992