Don Dillard, baseball player, 1959-1965

Don Dillard

Born: 1/8/1937 in Greenville, SC, USA

Died: 1/8/2022 in Greenwood, SC, USA

MLB Debut: 1959-04-24 | Final Game: 1965-09-27

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: David Donald Dillard

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Biography

Don Dillard was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1959 to 1965. Born in 1937, Dillard played primarily as a position player, participating in a total of 272 games throughout his career. He showcased his skills with a batting average of .244 and accumulated 116 hits, including 14 home runs and 47 runs batted in. Dillard's playing style was characterized by his ability to contribute offensively, though he did not register any stolen bases during his time in the league. Dillard's career unfolded during a dynamic period in baseball history, marked by the transition from the post-war era into the more diverse and competitive landscape of the 1960s. His contributions to his teams reflected the evolving nature of the game, as players adapted to new strategies and styles of play. While not a household name, Dillard's role as a reliable player in the outfield and his offensive contributions helped shape the teams he was a part of during his tenure in the majors. He retired from baseball in 1965, leaving behind a legacy as a dedicated athlete in the sport's rich history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
272 476 59 116 16 5 14 47 0 32 85 0.244 0.292 0.387 0.679 -345.6

Career AVG .244 vs. league average .253 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .292 vs. league average .320 across their career seasons — 8.7% below league average.

Career SLG .387 vs. league average .385 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.679 vs. league average 0.705 across their career seasons — near 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
1959 CLE AL 10 10 0 4 0 0 0 1 0 0 2 0.400 — — — — 0.0
1960 CLE AL 6 7 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 0.143 — — — — 0.0
1961 CLE AL 74 147 27 40 5 0 7 17 0 15 28 0.272 .258 (+5%) .328 (+3%) .399 (+12%) .727 (+8%) 232.9
1962 CLE AL 95 174 22 40 5 1 5 14 0 11 25 0.230 .257 (-11%) .326 (-15%) .393 (-9%) .719 (-12%) -419.6
1963 ATL NL 67 119 9 28 6 4 1 12 0 5 21 0.235 .246 (-4%) .308 (-13%) .371 (+2%) .680 (-5%) -158.9
1965 ATL NL 20 19 1 3 0 0 1 3 0 0 6 0.158 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 121 75 156 6 4 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1960 CLE OF 1 1 0 0 0 0
1961 CLE OF 39 24 68 0 0 0
1962 CLE OF 50 29 54 1 2 0
1963 ML1 OF 30 21 34 5 2 0
1965 ML1 OF 1 0 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 68
Center Field 49
Right Field 7