Dallas McPherson, baseball player, 2004-2011

Dallas McPherson

Born: 7/23/1980 in Greensboro, NC, USA

MLB Debut: 2004-09-10 | Final Game: 2011-05-29

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 225 lbs

Full name: Dallas Lyle McPherson

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Biography

Dallas McPherson, born in 1980, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 2004 to 2011. Primarily serving as a position player, McPherson played a total of 139 games throughout his career, showcasing his power-hitting ability with 18 home runs and driving in 45 runs. He finished his career with a batting average of .241, complemented by 93 hits and 5 stolen bases, demonstrating a blend of power and speed that was particularly valued in the game during his active years. McPherson's career unfolded during a transitional period in baseball characterized by the rise of power hitters and the ongoing evolution of player conditioning and training methods. While he faced challenges with injuries that limited his playing time, he left a legacy as a player who could contribute significantly when healthy. His tenure in the league, though brief, highlighted the competitive nature of the sport in the mid-2000s and underscored the importance of resilience in a player’s career.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
139 386 54 93 21 2 18 45 5 27 133 0.241 0.292 0.446 0.738 -85.8

Career AVG .241 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — 8.7% below league average.

Career OBP .292 vs. league average .331 across their career seasons — 11.7% below league average.

Career SLG .446 vs. league average .419 across their career seasons — +6.4% above league average.

Career OPS 0.738 vs. league average 0.750 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
2004 LAA AL 16 40 5 9 1 0 3 6 1 3 17 0.225 — — — — 0.0
2005 LAA AL 61 205 29 50 14 2 8 26 3 14 64 0.244 .264 (-8%) .330 (-11%) .418 (+7%) .749 (-1%) -82.3
2006 LAA AL 40 115 16 30 4 0 7 13 1 6 40 0.261 .269 (-3%) .336 (-12%) .431 (+11%) .768 (+1%) -3.5
2008 MIA NL 11 11 3 2 2 0 0 0 0 4 5 0.182 — — — — 0.0
2011 CHW AL 11 15 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 7 0.133 — — — — 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
3 9 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 4 0.111

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2004 ALDS1 ANA 3 9 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 4 0.111

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 12 3 39 0 0 5
3B 112 96 56 167 10 19

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2004 ANA 3B 14 11 9 22 0 1
2005 LAA 3B 60 55 32 86 7 14
2006 LAA 1B 6 3 32 0 0 5
2006 LAA 3B 31 25 13 49 3 4
2008 FLO 3B 2 2 0 1 0 0
2011 CHA 1B 6 0 7 0 0 0
2011 CHA 3B 5 3 2 9 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 12
Third Base 112
Designated Hitter 2

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2007 LAA AL $382,500
Total Career Earnings $382,500

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
The Citadel Charleston SC 1999, 2000, 2001