Dwayne Hosey, baseball player, 1995-1996

Dwayne Hosey

Born: 3/11/1967 in Sharon, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1995-09-01 | Final Game: 1996-06-20

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Dwayne Samuel Hosey

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Biography

Dwayne Hosey was an American professional baseball player born in 1967, who played in Major League Baseball from 1995 until 1996. A versatile position player, Hosey made a mark during his brief career, appearing in 52 games primarily as an outfielder. He showcased his offensive capabilities with a batting average of .274, accumulating a total of 40 hits, including 4 home runs and driving in 10 runs. His speed on the bases was also notable, as he recorded 12 stolen bases, reflecting the dynamic playing style that characterized many players of his era. Hosey's career unfolded during a transformative time in baseball, as the sport was navigating the shift from the conventional playing styles of the past to a more power-oriented game that would emerge in the late 1990s. Despite his relatively short tenure in the majors, Hosey's contributions on the field demonstrated the importance of athleticism and strategic base running, elements that remained essential to the game. His journey through the ranks of professional baseball serves as a reminder of the many players who contributed to the fabric of the sport, even if their careers were not extensively documented.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
52 146 33 40 10 3 4 10 12 15 33 0.274 0.342 0.466 0.807 127.8

Career AVG .274 vs. league average .268 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .342 vs. league average .339 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .466 vs. league average .422 across their career seasons — +10.3% above league average.

Career OPS 0.807 vs. league average 0.761 across their career seasons — +6.0% above 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
1995 BOS AL 24 68 20 23 8 1 3 7 6 8 16 0.338 .266 (+27%) .337 (+21%) .417 (+48%) .755 (+36%) 409.8
1996 BOS AL 28 78 13 17 2 2 1 3 6 7 17 0.218 .269 (-19%) .340 (-17%) .426 (-22%) .767 (-20%) -281.9

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
3 12 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 3 0.000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1995 ALDS1 BOS 3 12 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 3 0.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 47 35 106 3 1 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1995 BOS OF 21 16 46 1 0 0
1996 BOS OF 26 19 60 2 1 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 9
Center Field 39
Right Field 1
Designated Hitter 3

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1996 BOS AL $225,000
1995 BOS AL $110,000
Total Career Earnings $335,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Pasadena City College Pasadena CA 1985