Damon Minor, baseball player, 2000-2004

Damon Minor

Born: 1/5/1974 in Canton, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 2000-09-02 | Final Game: 2004-06-24

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'7" | Weight: 230 lbs

Full name: Damon Reed Minor

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Biography

Damon Minor was a professional baseball player born in 1974, whose career spanned from 2000 to 2004. He served primarily as a position player and made a notable impact during his time in Major League Baseball. Over the course of his career, Minor played in 136 games, where he recorded 66 hits, 13 home runs, and 39 RBIs, culminating in a batting average of .232. While Minor did not steal any bases, his contributions to his teams were characterized by a power-hitting approach that showcased his ability to drive in runs. Minor's career unfolded during a transitional period in Major League Baseball, marked by the increasing emphasis on power hitting and offensive production. Though he did not achieve the same level of fame as some of his contemporaries, his role as a reliable player off the bench and occasional starter highlighted the depth and versatility that many teams sought during the early 2000s. His journey through the league serves as a reminder of the many players who contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history, even if they did not reach superstardom.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
136 285 35 66 9 0 13 39 0 41 61 0.232 0.338 0.400 0.738 131.6

Career AVG .232 vs. league average .265 across their career seasons — 12.8% below league average.

Career OBP .338 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .400 vs. league average .427 across their career seasons — 6.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.738 vs. league average 0.763 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
2000 SFG NL 10 9 3 4 0 0 3 6 0 2 1 0.444 — — — — 0.0
2001 SFG NL 19 45 3 7 1 0 0 3 0 3 8 0.156 — — — — 0.0
2002 SFG NL 83 173 21 41 6 0 10 24 0 24 34 0.237 .261 (-9%) .331 (+1%) .416 (+7%) .747 (+4%) 151.9
2004 SFG NL 24 58 8 14 2 0 0 6 0 12 18 0.241 .266 (-9%) .335 (+21%) .427 (-36%) .762 (-11%) -20.3

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 76 62 532 33 2 45

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2000 SFN 1B 4 1 5 0 0 0
2001 SFN 1B 11 11 86 4 1 4
2002 SFN 1B 44 35 310 20 1 29
2004 SFN 1B 17 15 131 9 0 12

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 76
Designated Hitter 4

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2002 SFN NL $203,000
2001 SFN NL $200,000
Total Career Earnings $403,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Oklahoma Norman OK 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996