Adam Dunn

Born: 11/9/1979 in Houston, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 2001-07-20 | Final Game: 2014-09-28

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'6" | Weight: 285 lbs

Full name: Adam Troy Dunn

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Biography

Adam Dunn, born in 1979, was a prominent American baseball player whose career spanned from 2001 to 2014. Known for his powerful hitting and formidable presence at the plate, Dunn participated in a total of 2001 games throughout his 14-year career. He amassed 1631 hits and launched 462 home runs, establishing himself as one of the key sluggers of his era. His offensive prowess also translated into 1168 RBIs, while he maintained a batting average of .237. Dunn's ability to draw walks contributed to his on-base percentage, making him a significant threat in the lineup. Dunn was selected as an All-Star twice, showcasing his impact in the game during the 2000s when power hitters were highly valued. His playing style was characterized by a combination of raw power and an aggressive approach, which often led to high strikeout totals but also electrifying moments for fans. Over his career, he also recorded 63 stolen bases, illustrating a level of athleticism that complemented his power. As a notable figure in Major League Baseball, Adam Dunn's legacy is marked by his home runs and his role in the evolution of the game during a time when offensive output was at a premium.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
2001	6883	1097	1631	334	10	462	1168	63	1317	2379	0.237	0.364	0.490	0.854	24737.5

Career AVG .237 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 9.2% below league average.

Career OBP .364 vs. league average .328 across their career seasons — +11.0% above league average.

Career SLG .490 vs. league average .414 across their career seasons — +18.4% above league average.

Career OPS 0.854 vs. league average 0.742 across their career seasons — +15.1% 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
2001	CIN	NL	66	244	54	64	18	1	19	43	4	38	74	0.262	.263 (-1%)	.332 (+12%)	.426 (+35%)	.758 (+25%)	1172.5
2002	CIN	NL	158	535	84	133	28	2	26	71	19	128	170	0.249	.261 (-5%)	.331 (+21%)	.416 (+9%)	.747 (+14%)	2207.7
2003	CIN	NL	116	381	70	82	12	1	27	57	8	74	126	0.215	.264 (-19%)	.332 (+6%)	.422 (+10%)	.754 (+8%)	822.0
2004	CIN	NL	161	568	105	151	34	0	46	102	6	108	195	0.266	.266 (avg)	.335 (+16%)	.427 (+33%)	.762 (+25%)	3385.1
2005	CIN	NL	160	543	107	134	35	2	40	101	4	114	168	0.247	.264 (-7%)	.330 (+17%)	.418 (+29%)	.749 (+24%)	3111.8
2006	CIN	NL	160	561	99	131	24	0	40	92	7	112	194	0.234	.269 (-13%)	.336 (+8%)	.431 (+14%)	.768 (+11%)	1656.4
2007	CIN	NL	152	522	101	138	27	2	40	106	9	101	165	0.264	.268 (-1%)	.335 (+15%)	.422 (+31%)	.758 (+24%)	2876.4
2008	CIN	NL	114	373	58	87	14	0	32	74	1	80	120	0.233	.263 (-12%)	.333 (+12%)	.416 (+27%)	.749 (+20%)	1679.6
2008	AZ	NL	44	144	21	35	9	0	8	26	1	42	44	0.243	.263 (-8%)	.333 (+25%)	.416 (+13%)	.749 (+19%)	1679.6
2009	WAS	NL	159	546	81	146	29	0	38	105	0	116	177	0.267	.262 (+2%)	.332 (+20%)	.417 (+27%)	.750 (+24%)	3143.5
2010	WAS	NL	158	558	85	145	36	2	38	103	0	77	199	0.260	.257 (+1%)	.325 (+10%)	.402 (+33%)	.728 (+23%)	2626.1
2011	CHW	AL	122	415	36	66	16	0	11	42	0	75	177	0.159	.255 (-38%)	.320 (-9%)	.399 (-31%)	.719 (-21%)	-1498.5
2012	CHW	AL	151	539	87	110	19	0	41	96	2	105	222	0.204	.254 (-20%)	.318 (+4%)	.405 (+15%)	.724 (+11%)	1329.9
2013	CHW	AL	149	525	60	115	15	0	34	86	1	76	189	0.219	.253 (-14%)	.317 (+1%)	.396 (+11%)	.714 (+7%)	786.6
2014	CHW	AL	106	363	43	80	17	0	20	54	1	65	132	0.220	.251 (-12%)	.313 (+8%)	.386 (+12%)	.700 (+10%)	843.7
2014	OAK	AL	25	66	6	14	1	0	2	10	0	6	27	0.212	.251 (-16%)	.313 (+1%)	.386 (-18%)	.700 (-9%)	843.7

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	1	0	1	0	9.00	0

Career ERA 9.00 vs. league average 3.74 across their career seasons — 140.6% 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
2014	CHW	AL	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	1.0	2	1	1	0	9.00	—	-

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	528	490	4034	279	51	404
OF	1113	1084	1968	52	69	8
P	1	0	0	0	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2001	CIN	OF	63	63	136	3	2	1
2002	CIN	1B	44	37	360	22	6	30
2002	CIN	OF	118	114	201	10	9	2
2003	CIN	1B	19	7	81	8	1	10
2003	CIN	OF	102	100	208	5	10	2
2004	CIN	1B	10	9	76	4	0	5
2004	CIN	OF	156	146	250	10	8	1
2005	CIN	1B	33	27	244	11	4	31
2005	CIN	OF	133	126	246	6	5	0
2006	CIN	1B	2	2	15	1	1	2
2006	CIN	OF	156	156	279	7	12	1
2007	CIN	OF	144	142	244	4	6	0
2008	CIN	OF	110	110	191	5	7	1
2008	ARI	1B	19	14	123	7	3	14
2008	ARI	OF	31	30	48	0	1	0
2009	WAS	1B	67	66	531	37	8	63
2009	WAS	OF	84	83	142	2	8	0
2010	WAS	1B	153	151	1203	93	13	119
2011	CHA	1B	35	34	259	24	4	21
2011	CHA	OF	2	2	1	0	0	0
2012	CHA	1B	52	51	387	34	2	31
2012	CHA	OF	5	5	8	0	0	0
2013	CHA	1B	71	70	548	31	8	54
2013	CHA	OF	3	2	2	0	0	0
2014	CHA	1B	23	22	207	7	1	24
2014	CHA	OF	6	5	12	0	1	0
2014	CHA	P	1	0	0	0	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	1
First Base	528
Left Field	1023
Right Field	108
Designated Hitter	361

Awards & Honors

Year	Award	Notes
2012	MLB Players Choice Comeback Player
2012	TSN Comeback Player of the Year
2007	Player of the Week	Week of 2007-06-16
2005	Player of the Month	July
2002	Player of the Week	Week of 2002-05-11

Salary History

Year	Team	League	Salary
2014	CHA	AL	$15,000,000
2013	CHA	AL	$15,000,000
2012	CHA	AL	$14,000,000
2011	CHA	AL	$12,000,000
2010	WAS	NL	$12,000,000
2009	WAS	NL	$8,000,000
2008	CIN	NL	$13,000,000
2007	CIN	NL	$10,500,000
2006	CIN	NL	$7,500,000
2005	CIN	NL	$4,600,000
2004	CIN	NL	$445,000
2003	CIN	NL	$400,000
2002	CIN	NL	$250,000
Total Career Earnings			$112,695,000