Dwight Evans, baseball player, 385 home runs, 1972-1991

Dwight Evans

Born: 11/3/1951 in Santa Monica, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1972-09-16 | Final Game: 1991-10-06

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

Full name: Dwight Michael Evans

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Biography

Dwight Evans was a prominent figure in Major League Baseball, showcasing his talents primarily as a right fielder from 1972 until his retirement in 1991. Born in 1951, Evans had a distinguished career that spanned nearly two decades, during which he played in 2,606 games and amassed a total of 2,446 hits. Known for his exceptional defensive skills and powerful bat, he hit 385 home runs and drove in 1,384 runs, finishing his career with a respectable batting average of .272. His ability to combine both power and average made him a key player for the Boston Red Sox, where he spent the majority of his career. Evans was selected as an All-Star three times, reflecting his status as one of the top players of his era. He was particularly noted for his contributions during the late 1970s and 1980s, a period marked by intense competition in the American League. In addition to his offensive prowess, he was also recognized for his defensive capabilities, earning multiple Gold Glove Awards throughout his career. His influence on the game extended beyond the field, as he played a crucial role in the Red Sox's push for success in the postseason, including their memorable campaigns in the World Series. Evans remains a significant figure in baseball history, celebrated for his all-around skills and contributions to the game.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
2606 8996 1470 2446 483 73 385 1384 78 1391 1697 0.272 0.370 0.470 0.840 35680.0

Career AVG .272 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — +5.3% above league average.

Career OBP .370 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — +14.2% above league average.

Career SLG .470 vs. league average .384 across their career seasons — +22.6% above league average.

Career OPS 0.840 vs. league average 0.707 across their career seasons — +18.8% 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
1972 BOS AL 18 57 2 15 3 1 1 6 0 7 13 0.263 .243 (+8%) .310 (+11%) .353 (+14%) .664 (+12%) 112.1
1973 BOS AL 119 282 46 63 13 1 10 32 5 40 52 0.223 .256 (-13%) .325 (-2%) .378 (+1%) .703 (avg) 21.1
1974 BOS AL 133 463 60 130 19 8 10 70 4 38 77 0.281 .256 (+9%) .324 (+3%) .369 (+14%) .693 (+9%) 676.2
1975 BOS AL 128 412 61 113 24 6 13 56 3 47 60 0.274 .257 (+6%) .327 (+8%) .374 (+22%) .701 (+15%) 1187.7
1976 BOS AL 146 501 61 121 34 5 17 62 6 57 92 0.242 .255 (-5%) .320 (+1%) .360 (+19%) .681 (+11%) 977.2
1977 BOS AL 73 230 39 66 9 2 14 36 4 28 58 0.287 .264 (+9%) .329 (+10%) .401 (+31%) .730 (+22%) 912.8
1978 BOS AL 147 497 75 123 24 2 24 63 8 65 119 0.247 .257 (-4%) .323 (+4%) .378 (+19%) .702 (+12%) 1185.8
1979 BOS AL 152 489 69 134 24 1 21 58 6 69 76 0.274 .265 (+3%) .329 (+10%) .397 (+15%) .727 (+13%) 1442.0
1980 BOS AL 148 463 72 123 37 5 18 60 3 64 98 0.266 .264 (avg) .326 (+10%) .387 (+25%) .714 (+18%) 1691.6
1981 BOS AL 108 412 84 122 19 4 22 71 3 85 85 0.296 .255 (+16%) .320 (+30%) .368 (+42%) .688 (+36%) 3043.4
1982 BOS AL 162 609 122 178 37 7 32 98 3 112 125 0.292 .261 (+12%) .324 (+24%) .388 (+37%) .712 (+31%) 4220.6
1983 BOS AL 126 470 74 112 19 4 22 58 3 70 97 0.238 .260 (-9%) .324 (+4%) .389 (+12%) .714 (+8%) 861.0
1984 BOS AL 162 630 121 186 37 8 32 104 3 96 115 0.295 .259 (+14%) .322 (+20%) .384 (+38%) .707 (+30%) 3978.4
1985 BOS AL 159 617 110 162 29 1 29 78 7 114 105 0.263 .257 (+2%) .323 (+17%) .390 (+16%) .714 (+16%) 2466.2
1986 BOS AL 152 529 86 137 33 2 26 97 3 97 117 0.259 .257 (avg) .325 (+15%) .395 (+21%) .720 (+18%) 2216.7
1987 BOS AL 154 541 109 165 37 2 34 123 4 106 98 0.305 .262 (+16%) .331 (+26%) .415 (+37%) .746 (+32%) 3975.2
1988 BOS AL 149 559 96 164 31 7 21 111 5 76 99 0.293 .254 (+15%) .317 (+18%) .377 (+29%) .695 (+24%) 2686.6
1989 BOS AL 146 520 82 148 27 3 20 100 3 99 84 0.285 .254 (+12%) .319 (+24%) .375 (+24%) .694 (+24%) 2809.2
1990 BOS AL 123 445 66 111 18 3 13 63 3 67 73 0.249 .257 (-3%) .324 (+7%) .385 (+1%) .710 (+4%) 500.6
1991 BAL AL 101 270 35 73 9 1 6 38 2 54 54 0.270 .255 (+6%) .323 (+22%) .384 (-2%) .708 (+9%) 715.7

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
32 113 11 27 7 1 4 19 15 20 0.239

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1990 ALCS BOS 4 13 0 3 1 0 0 0 1 3 0.231
1988 ALCS BOS 4 12 1 2 1 0 0 1 3 5 0.167
1986 ALCS BOS 7 28 2 6 1 0 1 4 3 3 0.214
1986 WS BOS 7 26 4 8 2 0 2 9 4 3 0.308
1975 ALCS BOS 3 10 1 1 1 0 0 0 1 2 0.100
1975 WS BOS 7 24 3 7 1 1 1 5 3 4 0.292

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 143 138 1079 71 19 111
OF 2146 2031 4371 157 59 42

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1972 BOS OF 17 16 25 3 0 0
1973 BOS OF 113 81 178 4 1 0
1974 BOS OF 122 107 294 8 3 2
1975 BOS OF 115 103 281 15 4 8
1976 BOS OF 145 140 324 15 2 4
1977 BOS OF 63 59 126 2 1 0
1978 BOS OF 142 138 305 14 6 2
1979 BOS OF 149 141 307 15 4 5
1980 BOS OF 144 132 268 11 5 7
1981 BOS OF 108 108 259 9 2 1
1982 BOS OF 161 161 346 9 10 3
1983 BOS OF 99 99 222 6 3 1
1984 BOS OF 161 161 311 7 2 2
1985 BOS OF 152 152 291 9 3 1
1986 BOS OF 149 149 280 10 5 3
1987 BOS 1B 79 77 619 41 12 72
1987 BOS OF 77 71 134 5 1 0
1988 BOS 1B 64 61 460 30 7 39
1988 BOS OF 85 78 151 4 2 0
1989 BOS OF 77 76 153 5 3 1
1991 BAL OF 67 59 116 6 2 2

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 143
Left Field 36
Center Field 32
Right Field 2092
Designated Hitter 287

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
1990 Player of the Week Week of 1990-04-14
1989 Player of the Week Week of 1989-09-22
1988 Player of the Week Week of 1988-09-09
1987 Player of the Month August
1987 Silver Slugger OF
1987 TSN All-Star OF
1985 Gold Glove OF
1984 Gold Glove OF
1984 Player of the Week Week of 1984-07-06
1984 TSN All-Star OF
1983 Gold Glove OF
1982 Gold Glove OF
1982 TSN All-Star OF
1981 Gold Glove OF
1981 Player of the Month May
1981 Player of the Week Week of 1981-05-08
1981 Silver Slugger OF
1979 Gold Glove OF
1978 Gold Glove OF
1976 Gold Glove OF

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1991 BAL AL $800,000
1990 BOS AL $1,500,000
1989 BOS AL $1,100,000
1988 BOS AL $1,600,000
1987 BOS AL $1,070,000
1986 BOS AL $1,017,757
1985 BOS AL $800,000
Total Career Earnings $7,887,757

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1988 Most Valuable Player AL 9th 49.0 392 0
1987 Most Valuable Player AL 4th 127.0 392 0
1984 Most Valuable Player AL 11th 39.0 392 0
1982 Most Valuable Player AL 7th 57.0 392 0
1981 Most Valuable Player AL 3rd 140.0 392 0