Doug Gwosdz, baseball player, 1981-1984

Doug Gwosdz

Born: 6/20/1960 in Houston, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1981-08-17 | Final Game: 1984-09-24

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Doug Wayne Gwosdz

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Biography

Doug Gwosdz, born in 1960, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player from 1981 until his retirement in 1984. Over the course of his career, he participated in 69 Major League Baseball games. Gwosdz recorded a total of 15 hits, including one home run, and drove in eight runs, finishing his career with a batting average of .144. He was known for his versatility on the field, although his offensive production did not become a significant highlight during the time he played. Competing in an era characterized by a mix of established stars and emerging talents, Gwosdz contributed to his teams with grit and determination, but his playing time was limited, resulting in minimal statistical impact. His journey through the league provided insight into the challenges faced by players who sought to make their mark in a competitive environment, marking his place in the broader narrative of baseball history during the early 1980s.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
69 104 9 15 3 0 1 8 0 14 37 0.144 0.242 0.202 0.444 -414.9

Career AVG .144 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 44.5% below league average.

Career OBP .242 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — 25.2% below league average.

Career SLG .202 vs. league average .384 across their career seasons — 47.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.444 vs. league average 0.707 across their career seasons — 37.3% 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
1981 SDP NL 16 24 1 4 2 0 0 3 0 3 6 0.167 — — — — 0.0
1982 SDP NL 7 17 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 2 7 0.176 — — — — 0.0
1983 SDP NL 39 55 7 6 1 0 1 4 0 7 19 0.109 .260 (-58%) .324 (-35%) .389 (-53%) .714 (-45%) -414.9
1984 SDP NL 7 8 0 2 0 0 0 1 0 2 5 0.250 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
C 58 24 194 13 4 3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1981 SDN C 13 6 40 5 0 3
1982 SDN C 7 4 34 2 0 0
1983 SDN C 32 13 95 5 3 0
1984 SDN C 6 1 25 1 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 58