Gary Dotter, baseball player, 1961-1964

Gary Dotter

Born: 8/7/1942 in St. Louis, MO, USA

Died: 7/27/2024 in Wichita Falls, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1961-09-10 | Final Game: 1964-10-02

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Gary Richard Dotter

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Biography

Gary Dotter was a professional baseball player born in 1942, who played primarily as a position player during his brief career from 1961 to 1964. Dotter's time in Major League Baseball was marked by a total of 7 games, during which he faced significant challenges at the plate, finishing with a batting average of 0.0 and recording no hits, home runs, or RBIs. Despite his struggles, Dotter's journey to the majors reflected the aspirations of many athletes during the era, as he navigated a competitive landscape in the early 1960s. Although his playing career was short-lived, Dotter's presence in the league during this period contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history. The early 1960s were a time of transition in the game, with the rise of new stars and the lingering effects of the previous decade's dominant pitchers. While he may not have made a notable impact on the field statistically, Dotter's experience serves as a reminder of the countless players who have pursued their dreams in the world of professional baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
0 0 7 0 0 0 0 12.3 9 7 1 7 10 5.11 0

Career ERA 5.11 vs. league average 3.67 across their career seasons — 39.0% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
1961 MIN AL 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 6.0 6 6 4 2 9.00 — 0.0
1963 MIN AL 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 2.0 0 0 0 2 0.00 — 0.0
1964 MIN AL 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 4.3 3 1 3 6 2.08 — 0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
7 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .251 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .316 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .382 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.698 across their career seasons — 100.0% 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
1961 MIN AL 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1963 MIN AL 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1964 MIN AL 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 7 0 1 2 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1961 MIN P 2 0 1 1 0 0
1963 MIN P 2 0 0 1 0 0
1964 MIN P 3 0 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 7