Dan Dobbek

Born: 12/6/1934 in Ontonagon, MI, USA

Died: 11/28/2023 in Portland, OR, USA

MLB Debut: 1959-09-09 | Final Game: 1961-10-01

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Daniel John Dobbek

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Biography

Dan Dobbek was a professional baseball player who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1959 to 1961. Born in 1934, Dobbek made his mark during a transitional period in the sport, as baseball was beginning to emerge from the post-war years and fans were witnessing the evolution of playing styles and player roles. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 198 games, accumulating a total of 90 hits and 15 home runs, while driving in 49 runs. His batting average stood at .208, and he demonstrated some speed on the bases with 5 stolen bases. Although Dobbek's offensive statistics may not have placed him among the game's elite, he contributed to his teams with his versatility and determination on the field. He played during a time when the game was becoming increasingly competitive, with emerging stars making headlines and changing the landscape of baseball. Despite the challenges, Dobbek's career remains a testament to the dedication required to compete at the highest level of the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
198	433	52	90	12	5	15	49	5	53	72	0.208	0.297	0.363	0.660	-607.8

Career AVG .208 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — 19.1% below league average.

Career OBP .297 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 8.6% below league average.

Career SLG .363 vs. league average .393 across their career seasons — 7.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.660 vs. league average 0.719 across their career seasons — 8.2% 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
1959	WSN	AL	16	60	8	15	1	2	1	5	0	5	13	0.250	.256 (-3%)	.323 (-5%)	.392 (-2%)	.715 (-3%)	-43.7
1960	WSN	AL	110	248	32	54	8	2	10	30	4	35	41	0.218	.255 (-15%)	.323 (-2%)	.387 (avg)	.711 (-1%)	-25.4
1961	MIN	AL	72	125	12	21	3	1	4	14	1	13	18	0.168	.258 (-35%)	.328 (-22%)	.399 (-24%)	.727 (-23%)	-538.8