Dan Firova, baseball player, 1981-1988

Dan Firova

Born: 10/16/1956 in Refugio, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1981-09-01 | Final Game: 1988-07-28

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Daniel Michael Firova

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Biography

Dan Firova, born in 1956, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1981 until his last game on July 28, 1988. Over the course of his career, Firova appeared in 17 games. Despite the limited opportunities, he contributed to the teams he was a part of during an era characterized by a shift towards increased offensive production in the league. Firova's playing career was marked by a challenging start, as he finished with no hits, home runs, or runs batted in, resulting in a batting average of 0.0. His time in the league coincided with a period where power hitters began to dominate the game, yet Firova's journey exemplified the struggles faced by many players who sought to establish themselves in a highly competitive environment. His legacy serves as a reminder of the various paths within professional sports and the dedication required to compete at the highest levels of baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
17 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .321 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .380 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.700 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
1981 SEA AL 13 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1982 SEA AL 3 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1988 CLE AL 1 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
C 17 0 16 1 1 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1981 SEA C 13 0 8 0 0 0
1982 SEA C 3 0 8 1 1 0
1988 CLE C 1 0 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 17

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Coastal Bend College Beeville TX 1977
University of Texas Pan American Edinburg TX 1978, 1979