Dave Fultz

Born: 5/29/1875 in Staunton, VA, USA

Died: 10/29/1959 in DeLand, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1898-07-01 | Final Game: 1905-09-30

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: David Lewis Fultz

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Biography

Dave Fultz was a prominent position player in Major League Baseball during the early 20th century, making his mark from 1898 to 1905. Born in 1875, Fultz played a total of 644 games and compiled a career batting average of .271. Over his eight-season career, he recorded 648 hits, including 3 home runs, and drove in 223 runs. Renowned for his speed on the basepaths, he successfully stole 189 bases, showcasing his agility and strategic prowess at a time when the game was evolving from the deadball era into a more dynamic style of play. Fultz’s contributions to the game extended beyond his on-field performance; he was also known for his leadership qualities and sportsmanship, serving as a role model for younger players. His career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, as the sport began to integrate more advanced training techniques and strategies. While he may not have achieved the same level of fame as some of his contemporaries, Fultz's impact on the game was significant, paving the way for future generations of players who would continue to push the boundaries of performance and athleticism in baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
644	2393	369	648	84	26	3	223	189	201	185	0.271	0.332	0.331	0.664	636.0

Career AVG .271 vs. league average .263 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .332 vs. league average .320 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .331 vs. league average .343 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.664 vs. league average 0.663 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
1898	PHI	NL	19	55	7	10	2	2	0	5	1	6	7	0.182	.270 (-33%)	.333 (-21%)	.347 (-16%)	.680 (-19%)	-179.5
1899	PHI	NL	2	5	0	2	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0.400	—	—	—	—	0.0
1899	BLN	NL	57	210	31	62	3	2	0	18	17	13	16	0.295	.282 (+5%)	.343 (avg)	.366 (-10%)	.710 (-6%)	0.0
1901	PHA	AL	132	561	95	164	17	9	0	52	36	32	32	0.292	.271 (+8%)	.326 (+2%)	.359 (-1%)	.686 (avg)	20.7
1902	PHA	AL	129	506	109	153	20	5	1	49	44	62	33	0.302	.266 (+13%)	.321 (+18%)	.343 (+7%)	.665 (+12%)	1446.3
1903	NYY	AL	79	295	39	66	12	1	0	25	29	25	21	0.224	.261 (-15%)	.316 (-7%)	.345 (-22%)	.662 (-14%)	-656.4
1904	NYY	AL	97	339	39	93	17	4	2	32	17	24	29	0.274	.246 (+11%)	.300 (+8%)	.321 (+14%)	.622 (+11%)	592.7
1905	NYY	AL	129	422	49	98	13	3	0	42	44	39	47	0.232	.248 (-6%)	.307 (avg)	.322 (-14%)	.629 (-7%)	-402.4

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	1	0	4	0	0	0
2B	40	0	72	81	12	7
3B	22	0	19	46	14	1
OF	554	206	1153	55	61	8
SS	11	0	23	42	14	2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1898	PHI	2B	3	0	3	4	1	0
1898	PHI	OF	14	0	26	1	4	1
1898	PHI	SS	1	0	6	3	1	0
1899	PHI	2B	1	0	1	2	1	0
1899	PHI	SS	1	0	1	1	1	1
1899	BLN	1B	1	0	4	0	0	0
1899	BLN	2B	2	0	4	1	1	1
1899	BLN	3B	20	0	16	41	11	1
1899	BLN	OF	31	0	78	0	5	0
1901	PHA	2B	18	0	32	49	5	1
1901	PHA	OF	106	0	216	13	16	0
1901	PHA	SS	9	0	16	38	12	1
1902	PHA	2B	16	0	32	25	4	5
1902	PHA	OF	114	0	231	18	10	1
1903	NYA	3B	2	0	3	5	3	0
1903	NYA	OF	77	0	156	11	12	2
1904	NYA	OF	90	87	194	8	5	2
1905	NYA	OF	122	119	252	4	9	2