Dave Hengel, baseball player, 1986-1989

Dave Hengel

Born: 12/18/1961 in Oakland, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1986-09-03 | Final Game: 1989-06-27

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

Full name: David Lee Hengel

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Biography

Dave Hengel was a professional baseball player born in 1961, who played as a position player from 1986 until his retirement in 1989. Over the course of his career, Hengel appeared in 69 games, where he recorded 31 hits, including 4 home runs, and drove in 18 runs, finishing with a batting average of .186. Known for his versatility on the field, Hengel contributed to his teams during a transitional period in baseball, moving away from the dominance of the deadball era and entering a time when offensive production began to take center stage. Hengel’s playing style reflected the grit and tenacity typical of players in the late 1980s, an era characterized by a mix of emerging power hitters and traditional contact players. Despite his modest statistics, his presence in the dugout and clubhouse was valued, as he provided depth and experience to the rosters he played for. After concluding his playing career on June 27, 1989, Hengel's contributions to the game remained a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, illustrating the journey of players who navigated the complexities of the sport during an evolving time.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
69 167 10 31 3 0 4 18 0 4 36 0.186 0.208 0.275 0.484 -715.3

Career AVG .186 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — 27.8% below league average.

Career OBP .208 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — 35.7% below league average.

Career SLG .275 vs. league average .391 across their career seasons — 29.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.484 vs. league average 0.715 across their career seasons — 32.3% 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
1986 SEA AL 21 63 3 12 1 0 1 6 0 1 13 0.190 .257 (-26%) .325 (-34%) .395 (-36%) .720 (-35%) -364.4
1987 SEA AL 10 19 2 6 0 0 1 4 0 0 4 0.316 — — — — 0.0
1988 SEA AL 26 60 3 10 1 0 2 7 0 1 15 0.167 .254 (-34%) .317 (-44%) .377 (-25%) .695 (-34%) -350.9
1989 CLE AL 12 25 2 3 1 0 0 1 0 2 4 0.120 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 36 24 48 2 2 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1986 SEA OF 8 7 9 1 0 0
1987 SEA OF 7 2 7 0 1 0
1988 SEA OF 12 8 20 0 1 0
1989 CLE OF 9 7 12 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 21
Right Field 17
Designated Hitter 27

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of California - Berkeley Berkeley CA 1981, 1982, 1983