Dustin Garneau, baseball player, 2015-2022

Dustin Garneau

Born: 8/13/1987 in Torrance, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 2015-08-20 | Final Game: 2022-04-30

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 205 lbs

Full name: Dustin Thomas Garneau

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Biography

Dustin Garneau was a professional baseball player born in 1987, whose career spanned from 2015 to April 30, 2022. Primarily serving as a position player, Garneau played in a total of 168 games over his tenure in Major League Baseball. He was known for his resilience and adaptability on the field, contributing to various teams as a reliable depth option, particularly in the catching position. Throughout his career, Garneau recorded 92 hits, including 15 home runs, and amassed 54 RBIs, finishing with a batting average of .205. While he did not steal any bases, his role often focused on defensive responsibilities and providing veteran leadership in the clubhouse. Garneau's journey reflected the evolving landscape of baseball during his playing years, where versatility and the ability to handle pitching staffs became increasingly vital for success. Although his offensive numbers may not have been eye-catching, his contributions to the teams he played for were significant, marking him as a respected figure within the game.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
168 448 51 92 28 1 15 54 0 45 131 0.205 0.285 0.373 0.658 -853.1

Career AVG .205 vs. league average .250 across their career seasons — 17.8% below league average.

Career OBP .285 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — 10.7% below league average.

Career SLG .373 vs. league average .414 across their career seasons — 10.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.658 vs. league average 0.733 across their career seasons — 10.3% 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
2015 COL NL 22 70 6 11 3 0 2 8 0 6 14 0.157 .254 (-38%) .316 (-29%) .404 (-29%) .721 (-29%) -344.6
2016 COL NL 24 68 7 16 6 0 1 6 0 6 22 0.235 .255 (-8%) .321 (-9%) .417 (-12%) .738 (-11%) -134.4
2017 COL NL 22 68 5 14 7 0 1 6 0 4 24 0.206 .254 (-19%) .324 (-20%) .425 (-17%) .750 (-18%) -225.5
2017 OAK AL 19 44 5 7 1 0 1 3 0 8 12 0.159 — — — — -225.5
2018 CHW AL 1 2 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0.500 — — — — 0.0
2019 LAA AL 28 69 11 16 3 0 2 7 0 8 18 0.232 .252 (-8%) .322 (+7%) .434 (-17%) .757 (-7%) -37.1
2019 OAK AL 7 17 3 5 2 0 1 7 0 2 4 0.294 — — — — -37.1
2020 HOU AL 17 38 4 6 0 1 1 4 0 6 15 0.158 — — — — 0.0
2021 DET AL 20 62 9 13 5 0 6 11 0 3 18 0.210 .243 (-14%) .317 (-21%) .410 (+41%) .727 (+14%) 82.7
2022 DET AL 8 10 1 3 1 0 0 1 0 1 4 0.300 — — — — 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2020 ALCS HOU 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000
2020 ALDS2 HOU 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 1 0 0 0 0 0
C 164 134 1047 72 12 4

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2015 COL C 22 19 146 10 2 0
2016 COL C 23 18 134 11 1 0
2017 COL C 22 18 138 12 0 2
2017 OAK C 18 15 98 6 1 0
2018 CHA C 1 1 7 1 1 0
2019 LAA 1B 1 0 0 0 0 0
2019 LAA C 27 22 206 12 1 0
2019 OAK C 7 5 33 4 0 0
2020 HOU C 17 13 120 6 4 1
2021 DET C 20 19 142 9 2 1
2022 DET C 7 4 23 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 164
First Base 1