Drew Denson

Born: 11/16/1965 in Cincinnati, OH, USA

Died: 2/13/2014 in Cincinnati, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1989-09-13 | Final Game: 1993-10-03

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 6'5" | Weight: 210 lbs

Full name: Andrew Denson

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Biography

Drew Denson, born in 1965, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in the Major Leagues during the early 1990s. He played as a position player, participating in a total of 16 games from 1989 to 1993. Denson's career showcased his versatility and determination, as he recorded 10 hits and drove in 5 runs, finishing with a batting average of .244. Although he did not hit any home runs during his time in the majors, he contributed with a stolen base, exemplifying his ability to impact the game on the basepaths. Denson's playing career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, characterized by the transition to a more offensively focused game in the early 1990s. While his time in the spotlight was brief, Denson remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, representing the countless players who aspired to leave their mark on the game, even if only for a short time. His journey reflects the challenges faced by many athletes in the pursuit of success in professional sports.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
16	41	1	10	1	0	0	5	1	3	11	0.244	0.295	0.268	0.564	0.0

Career AVG .244 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 6.1% below league average.

Career OBP .295 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — 9.4% below league average.

Career SLG .268 vs. league average .390 across their career seasons — 31.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.564 vs. league average 0.716 across their career seasons — 21.3% 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
1989	ATL	NL	12	36	1	9	1	0	0	5	1	3	9	0.250	—	—	—	—	0.0
1993	CHW	AL	4	5	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.200	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	15	9	75	11	2	4

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1989	ATL	1B	12	9	71	11	1	3
1993	CHA	1B	3	0	4	0	1	1

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
First Base	15