Doug Loman, baseball player, 1984-1985

Doug Loman

Born: 5/9/1958 in Bakersfield, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1984-09-03 | Final Game: 1985-05-11

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Douglas Edward Loman

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Biography

Doug Loman was a professional baseball player born in 1958, who played as a position player in Major League Baseball. His career spanned from 1984 to 1985, during which he made a total of 47 appearances in the big leagues. Loman showcased his skills primarily as a hitter, accumulating 35 hits over his career, which resulted in a batting average of .246. He contributed offensively with 2 home runs and 19 runs batted in, marking a solid, if brief, tenure in the sport. Loman's time in the Major Leagues came during a period of transition in baseball, as the game was evolving with new strategies and player dynamics. His ability to make contact at the plate was complemented by his versatility as a position player, allowing him to contribute in various roles. Despite a relatively short career, Loman's participation in the majors reflects the opportunities and challenges faced by players during the mid-1980s, a time when the game was increasingly becoming more competitive and diverse.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
47 142 23 35 7 2 2 19 0 16 19 0.246 0.325 0.366 0.691 -53.0

Career AVG .246 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .325 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .366 vs. league average .388 across their career seasons — 5.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.691 vs. league average 0.711 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
1984 ATL AL 23 76 13 21 4 0 2 12 0 15 7 0.276 .259 (+6%) .322 (+25%) .384 (+6%) .707 (+14%) 252.0
1985 ATL AL 24 66 10 14 3 2 0 7 0 1 12 0.212 .257 (-17%) .323 (-32%) .390 (-19%) .714 (-25%) -305.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 43 38 95 8 2 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1984 ML4 OF 23 22 54 4 2 0
1985 ML4 OF 20 16 41 4 0 2

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 21
Center Field 8
Right Field 19

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Bakersfield College Bakersfield CA 1977