Dave Hostetler

Born: 3/27/1956 in Pasadena, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1981-09-15 | Final Game: 1988-05-03

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 215 lbs

Full name: David Alan Hostetler

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Biography

Dave Hostetler, born in 1956, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1981 to 1988. He played primarily as a position player, contributing to multiple teams throughout his time in Major League Baseball. Hostetler appeared in 255 games, where he collected 187 hits, including 37 home runs and drove in 124 runs. His career batting average settled at .229, and he also recorded 2 stolen bases, showcasing his versatility as a player during an era marked by the transition away from the deadball era towards a more power-oriented game. Hostetler's impact on the field was characterized by his ability to hit for power, as evidenced by his home run total, which reflected the changing dynamics of baseball in the 1980s. Though his overall batting average may not have been exceptional, his contributions were significant to the teams he played for, as he brought a blend of power and experience to the lineup. He retired from professional baseball on May 3, 1988, leaving behind a legacy as a player who navigated the evolving landscape of Major League Baseball during a time of increased offensive emphasis.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
255	818	92	187	23	6	37	124	2	97	248	0.229	0.312	0.407	0.720	84.0

Career AVG .229 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 11.6% below league average.

Career OBP .312 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .407 vs. league average .383 across their career seasons — +6.3% above league average.

Career OPS 0.720 vs. league average 0.705 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
1981	WSN	NL	5	6	1	3	0	0	1	1	0	0	2	0.500	—	—	—	—	0.0
1982	TEX	AL	113	418	53	97	12	3	22	67	2	42	113	0.232	.261 (-11%)	.324 (-7%)	.388 (+11%)	.712 (+3%)	135.2
1983	TEX	AL	94	304	31	67	9	2	11	46	0	42	103	0.220	.260 (-16%)	.324 (-1%)	.389 (-5%)	.714 (-3%)	-68.5
1984	TEX	AL	37	82	7	18	2	1	3	10	0	13	27	0.220	.259 (-16%)	.322 (+1%)	.384 (-2%)	.707 (avg)	17.3
1988	PIT	NL	6	8	0	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	3	0.250	—	—	—	—	0.0