Damon Mashore

Born: 10/31/1969 in Ponce, P.R.

MLB Debut: 1996-06-05 | Final Game: 1998-07-11

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Damon Wayne Mashore

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Biography

Damon Mashore was a professional baseball player born in 1969, who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1996 to 1998. Throughout his career, Mashore appeared in 185 games, where he showcased his talents primarily as an outfielder. Known for his versatility on the field, he accumulated 120 hits, 8 home runs, and 41 RBIs, finishing his career with a batting average of .249. Additionally, he demonstrated speed on the bases, recording 10 stolen bases during his time in the league. Mashore's playing career unfolded during a transitional period in baseball, as the sport was witnessing a rise in offensive production and the increasing influence of analytics. Although he may not have achieved the same level of fame as some of his contemporaries, his contributions to the teams he played for were notable. His ability to make contact and provide depth to the lineup exemplified the skills of a solid role player in a league that was evolving towards more power and speed in the late 1990s. After his retirement on July 11, 1998, Mashore remained a part of baseball history, representing the many players who contributed to the game in less celebrated yet significant roles.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
185	482	88	120	23	3	8	41	10	75	135	0.249	0.359	0.359	0.718	-239.1

Career AVG .249 vs. league average .268 across their career seasons — 7.0% below league average.

Career OBP .359 vs. league average .337 across their career seasons — +6.4% above league average.

Career SLG .359 vs. league average .422 across their career seasons — 14.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.718 vs. league average 0.759 across their career seasons — 5.4% 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
1996	OAK	AL	50	105	20	28	7	1	3	12	4	16	31	0.267	.269 (-1%)	.340 (+7%)	.426 (+3%)	.767 (+5%)	112.5
1997	OAK	AL	92	279	55	69	10	2	3	18	5	50	82	0.247	.266 (-7%)	.336 (+10%)	.419 (-21%)	.756 (-7%)	-185.3
1998	LAA	AL	43	98	13	23	6	0	2	11	1	9	22	0.235	.266 (-12%)	.335 (-5%)	.420 (-15%)	.755 (-11%)	-166.2