D. J. Houlton

Born: 8/12/1979 in Fullerton, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 2005-04-09 | Final Game: 2007-09-30

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 235 lbs

Full name: Dennis Sean Houlton

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Biography

D. J. Houlton was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2005 to 2007. Born in 1979, Houlton made his debut in a competitive era marked by high offensive outputs and evolving pitching strategies. Throughout his career, he recorded a win-loss record of 6-11 and maintained an earned run average (ERA) of 4.99. Over the course of his time in the majors, he struck out 111 batters, showcasing his ability to miss bats despite the challenges presented by the league's increasing offensive prowess during the mid-2000s. Houlton's playing style was characterized by a mix of determination and skill, as he sought to establish himself in a league filled with talented hitters. Though he did not secure any saves during his career, his contributions on the mound reflected the competitive spirit of a pitcher navigating the complexities of the game. Houlton's tenure in the majors, while brief, positioned him as a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history during a transformative period for the sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
6	11	53	19	0	0	0	157.0	173	87	26	59	111	4.99	0

Career ERA 4.99 vs. league average 4.38 across their career seasons — 13.8% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
2005	LAD	NL	6	9	35	19	0	0	0	129.0	145	74	52	90	5.16	4.29 (-20%)	-
2007	LAD	NL	0	2	18	0	0	0	0	28.0	28	13	7	21	4.18	4.47 (+7%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
53	30	1	3	1	0	0	1	0	3	18	0.100	0.182	0.133	0.315	0.0

Career AVG .100 vs. league average .266 across their career seasons — 62.4% below league average.

Career OBP .182 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — 45.4% below league average.

Career SLG .133 vs. league average .421 across their career seasons — 68.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.315 vs. league average 0.754 across their career seasons — 58.2% 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
2005	LAD	NL	35	30	1	3	1	0	0	1	0	3	18	0.100	—	—	—	—	0.0
2007	LAD	NL	18	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	53	19	6	20	1	2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2005	LAN	P	35	19	3	18	0	1
2007	LAN	P	18	0	3	2	1	1

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	53

Salary History

Year	Team	League	Salary
2005	LAN	NL	$316,000
Total Career Earnings			$316,000

College History

School Name	City	State	Years Attended
University of the Pacific	Stockton	CA	2000, 2001