Dann Howitt

Born: 2/13/1964 in Battle Creek, MI, USA

MLB Debut: 1989-09-15 | Final Game: 1994-07-07

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'5" | Weight: 205 lbs

Full name: Dann Paul John Howitt

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Biography

Dann Howitt, born in 1964, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1989 to 1994. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 115 games, showcasing his talents primarily with the Detroit Tigers and the Seattle Mariners. Howitt was known for his speed on the basepaths, evidenced by his single stolen base, and his ability to contribute to his team's offensive efforts during a time when the game was transitioning into the more power-centric era of the 1990s. Despite finishing his career with a batting average of .194, Howitt's journey through the majors reflected the challenges faced by many players trying to make their mark in a competitive environment. He recorded 47 hits, including 5 home runs, and drove in 22 runs, demonstrating flashes of potential amidst the rigors of professional play. His contributions to the teams he played for, along with his perseverance in a tough league, underscored the determination that characterized many players of his generation.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
115	242	25	47	11	3	5	22	1	17	60	0.194	0.243	0.326	0.570	-583.8

Career AVG .194 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 25.1% below league average.

Career OBP .243 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — 25.5% below league average.

Career SLG .326 vs. league average .391 across their career seasons — 16.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.570 vs. league average 0.717 across their career seasons — 20.5% 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
1989	OAK	AL	3	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1990	OAK	AL	14	22	3	3	0	1	0	1	0	3	12	0.136	—	—	—	—	0.0
1991	OAK	AL	21	42	5	7	1	0	1	3	0	1	12	0.167	—	—	—	—	0.0
1992	OAK	AL	22	48	1	6	0	0	1	2	0	5	4	0.125	—	—	—	—	-332.1
1992	SEA	AL	13	37	6	10	4	1	1	8	1	3	5	0.270	—	—	—	—	-332.1
1993	SEA	AL	32	76	6	16	3	1	2	8	0	4	18	0.211	.265 (-21%)	.332 (-25%)	.403 (-12%)	.735 (-18%)	-251.7
1994	CHW	AL	10	14	4	5	3	0	0	0	0	1	7	0.357	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	15	5	42	3	0	4
3B	1	0	0	0	0	0
OF	98	51	150	5	2	3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1989	OAK	1B	1	0	2	0	0	0
1989	OAK	OF	1	0	0	0	0	0
1990	OAK	1B	5	3	18	1	0	3
1990	OAK	3B	1	0	0	0	0	0
1990	OAK	OF	11	2	16	0	0	0
1991	OAK	1B	1	1	8	0	0	0
1991	OAK	OF	20	7	28	0	0	0
1992	OAK	1B	4	0	3	1	0	0
1992	OAK	OF	19	13	36	3	2	3
1992	SEA	OF	11	11	24	1	0	0
1993	SEA	OF	29	16	42	1	0	0
1994	CHA	1B	4	1	11	1	0	1
1994	CHA	OF	7	2	4	0	0	0