David Hulse

Born: 2/25/1968 in San Angelo, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1992-08-11 | Final Game: 1996-09-07

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: David Lindsey Hulse

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Biography

David Hulse was a professional baseball player who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1992 to 1996. Born in 1968, Hulse made his mark during a transitional period in baseball characterized by the emergence of power hitters and a growing emphasis on speed on the base paths. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 423 games, demonstrating a blend of offensive capabilities and agility, as evidenced by his 69 stolen bases. Hulse finished his career with a batting average of .266 and recorded 336 hits, including 5 home runs and 103 RBIs. Known for his speed and versatility, he contributed significantly to his teams with both his bat and his ability to advance on the bases. Hulse's playing style reflected the evolving dynamics of the game during the 1990s, as teams began to place greater value on players who could not only hit but also create opportunities through aggressive running. His contributions to the game, while perhaps not as widely recognized, highlighted the importance of utility players during a time of significant change in baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
423	1265	207	336	35	20	5	103	69	76	204	0.266	0.307	0.337	0.644	-3496.9

Career AVG .266 vs. league average .265 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .307 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — 8.2% below league average.

Career SLG .337 vs. league average .409 across their career seasons — 17.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.644 vs. league average 0.743 across their career seasons — 13.4% 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
1992	TEX	AL	32	92	14	28	4	0	0	2	3	3	18	0.304	.255 (+19%)	.322 (+1%)	.377 (-8%)	.699 (-4%)	-57.6
1993	TEX	AL	114	407	71	118	9	10	1	29	29	26	57	0.290	.265 (+9%)	.332 (avg)	.403 (-9%)	.735 (-5%)	-400.3
1994	TEX	AL	77	310	58	79	8	4	1	19	18	21	53	0.255	.269 (-6%)	.338 (-10%)	.424 (-25%)	.763 (-19%)	-1075.0
1995	ATL	AL	119	339	46	85	11	6	3	47	15	18	60	0.251	.266 (-6%)	.337 (-16%)	.417 (-17%)	.755 (-17%)	-1255.1
1996	ATL	AL	81	117	18	26	3	0	0	6	4	8	16	0.222	.269 (-18%)	.340 (-20%)	.426 (-42%)	.767 (-32%)	-709.0