Grant Dunlap, baseball player, 1953-1953

Grant Dunlap

Born: 12/20/1923 in Stockton, CA, USA

Died: 9/10/2014 in Vista, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1953-04-21 | Final Game: 1953-07-28

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Grant Lester Dunlap

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Biography

Grant Dunlap was a professional baseball player born in 1923, who made his mark in Major League Baseball during a brief but notable career from 1953. Primarily playing as a position player, Dunlap participated in 16 games, where he showcased his skills at the plate with a commendable batting average of .353. His offensive contributions included 6 hits, 1 home run, and 3 RBIs, underscoring his ability to make an impact despite limited opportunities. Dunlap's playing career occurred during a transformative time in baseball, as the sport was beginning to see the effects of integration and a shift towards a more diverse and competitive landscape. Although his time in the majors was short-lived, his impressive batting average reflected his potential as a hitter and his ability to perform at a high level in the league. After his final game on July 28, 1953, Dunlap's brief stint in baseball left a lasting impression on those who witnessed his talent during this era.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
16 17 2 6 0 1 1 3 0 0 2 0.353 0.353 0.647 1.000 0.0

Career AVG .353 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — +33.6% above league average.

Career OBP .353 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — +5.1% above league average.

Career SLG .647 vs. league average .397 across their career seasons — +62.9% above league average.

Career OPS 1.000 vs. league average 0.733 across their career seasons — +36.4% above 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
1953 STL NL 16 17 2 6 0 1 1 3 0 0 2 0.353 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 1 0 0 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1953 SLN OF 1 0 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Right Field 1

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Occidental College Los Angeles CA 1944
University of the Pacific Stockton CA 1947