Hunter Dozier

Born: 8/22/1991 in Wichita Falls, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 2016-09-12

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 220 lbs

Full name: Hunter William Dozier

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Biography

Hunter Dozier was a professional baseball player who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 2016 to 2022, primarily for the Kansas City Royals. Born in 1991, Dozier made his MLB debut on September 12, 2016, showcasing his versatility as a position player. Throughout his career, he participated in 595 games, amassing 498 hits and demonstrating power at the plate with 73 home runs and 235 runs batted in (RBIs). His career batting average settled at .238, and he added a notable dimension to his playing style with 19 stolen bases, indicating his ability to contribute both offensively and defensively. Dozier's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, marked by an increasing emphasis on power hitting and analytics. His contributions to the Royals were significant as the team sought to rebuild and remain competitive in the American League. Known for his solid defensive skills and adaptability on the field, Dozier left a lasting impact on the franchise before retiring on October 3, 2022. His journey from a promising rookie to a seasoned player reflects the challenges and triumphs faced by many athletes in the ever-evolving landscape of professional baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
595	2093	258	498	108	27	73	235	19	193	621	0.238	0.305	0.420	0.725	-608.7

Career AVG .238 vs. league average .248 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .305 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .420 vs. league average .414 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.725 vs. league average 0.733 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
2016	KCR	AL	8	19	4	4	1	0	0	1	0	2	8	0.211	—	—	—	—	0.0
2018	KCR	AL	102	362	36	83	19	4	11	34	2	24	109	0.229	.247 (-8%)	.318 (-13%)	.409 (-4%)	.727 (-7%)	-607.1
2019	KCR	AL	139	523	75	146	29	10	26	84	2	55	148	0.279	.252 (+11%)	.322 (+8%)	.434 (+20%)	.757 (+15%)	1516.2
2020	KCR	AL	44	158	29	36	4	2	6	12	4	27	48	0.228	.244 (-7%)	.321 (+7%)	.417 (-6%)	.739 (avg)	49.0
2021	KCR	AL	144	487	55	105	27	6	16	54	5	43	154	0.216	.243 (-12%)	.317 (-10%)	.410 (-4%)	.727 (-7%)	-801.3
2022	KCR	AL	129	462	51	109	26	4	12	41	4	34	125	0.236	.242 (-3%)	.311 (-6%)	.394 (-2%)	.706 (-4%)	-414.8
2023	KCR	AL	29	82	8	15	2	1	2	9	2	8	29	0.183	.248 (-26%)	.320 (-21%)	.414 (-26%)	.734 (-24%)	-350.8

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	0	1	0	0	0	0	1.0	2	2	1	1	0	18.00	0

Career ERA 18.00 vs. league average 3.97 across their career seasons — 353.6% 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
2022	KCR	AL	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	1.0	2	2	1	0	18.00	—	-

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	152	135	1052	63	5	119
3B	239	228	132	363	22	42
OF	166	145	279	7	2	0
P	1	0	0	1	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2016	KCA	OF	7	5	13	0	0	0
2018	KCA	1B	51	50	406	20	4	45
2018	KCA	3B	37	35	16	53	3	6
2018	KCA	OF	2	2	3	0	0	0
2019	KCA	1B	7	7	47	1	0	4
2019	KCA	3B	100	99	66	181	9	20
2019	KCA	OF	20	17	41	1	0	0
2020	KCA	1B	28	24	182	9	0	24
2020	KCA	3B	1	0	0	0	0	0
2020	KCA	OF	20	20	33	0	0	0
2021	KCA	1B	19	12	99	8	0	10
2021	KCA	3B	57	52	33	75	5	11
2021	KCA	OF	70	63	122	6	2	0
2022	KCA	1B	42	38	290	22	1	33
2022	KCA	3B	27	25	8	38	4	4
2022	KCA	OF	40	34	59	0	0	0
2022	KCA	P	1	0	0	1	0	0
2023	KCA	1B	5	4	28	3	0	3
2023	KCA	3B	17	17	9	16	1	1
2023	KCA	OF	7	4	8	0	0	0