Brian Daubach

Born: 2/11/1972 in Belleville, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1998-09-10 | Final Game: 2005-07-08

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 201 lbs

Full name: Brian Michael Daubach

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Biography

Brian Daubach was a professional baseball player, born in 1972, who played in Major League Baseball from 1998 to 2005. A versatile position player, Daubach appeared in 661 games throughout his career, establishing himself as a solid contributor primarily in the infield and at first base. He was known for his left-handed power, amassing 93 home runs and driving in 333 runs, which underscored his ability to produce in key situations. With a career batting average of .259, Daubach demonstrated a consistent ability to make contact and contribute offensively, while also showcasing his speed on the basepaths with 5 stolen bases. Daubach's career unfolded during a period marked by significant offensive output in Major League Baseball, often referred to as the "steroid era." Despite the surrounding controversies, Daubach carved out a niche for himself as a reliable player for the teams he represented, including the Boston Red Sox, where he became a fan favorite. His contributions to the game were appreciated not only for his statistical achievements but also for his work ethic and team-first mentality, making him a respected figure in the locker room and among his peers. After retiring from professional play, Daubach's legacy continued to influence younger players, particularly in terms of understanding the importance of mental toughness and preparation in the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
661	2025	271	525	139	10	93	333	5	236	541	0.259	0.341	0.476	0.817	2809.1

Career AVG .259 vs. league average .266 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .341 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .476 vs. league average .425 across their career seasons — +11.8% above league average.

Career OPS 0.817 vs. league average 0.761 across their career seasons — +7.3% 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
1998	MIA	NL	10	15	0	3	1	0	0	3	0	1	5	0.200	—	—	—	—	0.0
1999	BOS	AL	110	381	61	112	33	3	21	73	0	36	92	0.294	.271 (+8%)	.344 (+4%)	.433 (+29%)	.778 (+18%)	1338.6
2000	BOS	AL	142	495	55	123	32	2	21	76	1	44	130	0.248	.270 (-8%)	.344 (-9%)	.437 (+3%)	.782 (-2%)	-373.4
2001	BOS	AL	122	407	54	107	28	3	22	71	1	53	108	0.263	.263 (avg)	.332 (+5%)	.426 (+19%)	.758 (+13%)	1057.3
2002	BOS	AL	137	444	62	118	24	2	20	78	2	51	126	0.266	.261 (+2%)	.331 (+5%)	.416 (+11%)	.747 (+9%)	809.4
2003	CHW	AL	95	183	26	42	11	0	6	21	1	34	54	0.230	.264 (-13%)	.332 (+6%)	.422 (-8%)	.754 (-2%)	15.0
2004	BOS	AL	30	75	9	17	8	0	2	8	0	10	21	0.227	.266 (-15%)	.335 (-3%)	.427 (-3%)	.762 (-3%)	-37.8
2005	NYN	NL	15	25	4	3	2	0	1	3	0	7	5	0.120	—	—	—	—	0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
9	33	5	7	3	0	2	6	1	11	0.212

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
1999	ALCS	BOS	5	17	2	3	1	0	1	3	1	4	0.176
1999	ALDS1	BOS	4	16	3	4	2	0	1	3	0	7	0.250

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	379	339	2749	226	31	229
3B	2	0	0	1	0	0
OF	91	75	129	4	1	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1998	FLO	1B	4	3	23	1	0	4
1999	BOS	1B	61	56	418	35	8	35
1999	BOS	3B	1	0	0	0	0	0
1999	BOS	OF	2	0	2	0	0	0
2000	BOS	1B	83	80	642	51	3	49
2000	BOS	3B	1	0	0	1	0	0
2000	BOS	OF	8	7	20	0	0	0
2001	BOS	1B	106	99	839	75	11	71
2001	BOS	OF	14	14	22	0	0	0
2002	BOS	1B	60	54	443	30	5	37
2002	BOS	OF	48	39	64	3	0	0
2003	CHA	1B	45	30	245	21	1	21
2003	CHA	OF	12	9	13	0	1	0
2004	BOS	1B	14	13	100	10	2	9
2004	BOS	OF	7	6	8	1	0	0
2005	NYN	1B	6	4	39	3	1	3