David Doster, baseball player, 1996-1999

David Doster

Born: 10/8/1970 in Fort Wayne, IN, USA

MLB Debut: 1996-06-16 | Final Game: 1999-10-03

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: David Eric Doster

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Biography

David Doster was a professional baseball player born in 1970, who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1996 to 1999. Known primarily as a position player, Doster played in a total of 138 games throughout his career. He was part of a transitional era in baseball that bridged the late 1990s, a time characterized by an increase in offensive output and the burgeoning popularity of power hitters. During his career, Doster recorded 47 hits, 4 home runs, and 18 RBIs, finishing with a batting average of .233. He also showcased his speed on the bases, contributing 1 stolen base to his overall statistics. While Doster may not have been a marquee player, his contributions to his teams were significant during his tenure, and he exemplified the role of a versatile utility player during a time when the game was evolving rapidly. After his retirement on October 3, 1999, Doster left behind a legacy as a dedicated player who navigated the challenges of professional baseball during an exciting period in its history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
138 202 23 47 10 0 4 18 1 19 44 0.233 0.297 0.342 0.639 -682.2

Career AVG .233 vs. league average .271 across their career seasons — 14.0% below league average.

Career OBP .297 vs. league average .343 across their career seasons — 13.2% below league average.

Career SLG .342 vs. league average .430 across their career seasons — 20.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.639 vs. league average 0.773 across their career seasons — 17.3% 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
1996 PHI NL 39 105 14 28 8 0 1 8 0 7 21 0.267 .269 (-1%) .340 (-8%) .426 (-13%) .767 (-11%) -209.7
1999 PHI NL 99 97 9 19 2 0 3 10 1 12 23 0.196 .271 (-28%) .344 (-18%) .433 (-29%) .778 (-24%) -472.5

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 101 28 121 128 4 33
3B 7 0 3 8 0 1
SS 5 3 6 9 0 3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1996 PHI 2B 24 21 52 56 3 12
1996 PHI 3B 1 0 0 1 0 0
1999 PHI 2B 77 7 69 72 1 21
1999 PHI 3B 6 0 3 7 0 1
1999 PHI SS 5 3 6 9 0 3

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 101
Third Base 7
Shortstop 5

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1999 PHI NL $200,000
Total Career Earnings $200,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Indiana State University Terre Haute IN 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993