Doug Mirabelli

Born: 10/18/1970 in Kingman, AZ, USA

MLB Debut: 1996-08-27 | Final Game: 2007-09-30

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 205 lbs

Full name: Douglas Anthony Mirabelli

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Biography

Doug Mirabelli was a professional baseball player who made his mark as a catcher in Major League Baseball from 1996 to 2007. Born in 1970, Mirabelli played a total of 566 games during his career, in which he recorded 337 hits and hit 58 home runs, driving in 206 RBIs. Known for his strong defensive skills behind the plate, he was particularly valued for his ability to handle pitching staffs and manage games from a defensive standpoint. His career batting average stood at .231, reflecting the challenges faced by many catchers who often prioritized defensive capabilities over offensive statistics. Mirabelli's career spanned a period characterized by a significant emphasis on offense in baseball, with many players achieving high home run totals and batting averages. Despite not being a standout hitter, his contributions to teams such as the Boston Red Sox—where he was part of the 2004 World Series championship squad—highlighted his importance in the clubhouse and on the field. With a total of 3 stolen bases, Mirabelli demonstrated a level of athleticism that complemented his primary role as a catcher. His legacy endures as a reliable player who carved out a niche in a highly competitive era of baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
566	1456	162	337	78	2	58	206	3	165	415	0.231	0.317	0.407	0.724	-1106.0

Career AVG .231 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — 13.3% below league average.

Career OBP .317 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — 5.7% below league average.

Career SLG .407 vs. league average .425 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.724 vs. league average 0.762 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
1996	SFG	NL	9	18	2	4	1	0	0	1	0	3	4	0.222	—	—	—	—	0.0
1997	SFG	NL	6	7	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	3	0.143	—	—	—	—	0.0
1998	SFG	NL	10	17	2	4	2	0	1	4	0	2	6	0.235	—	—	—	—	0.0
1999	SFG	NL	33	87	10	22	6	0	1	10	0	9	25	0.253	.271 (-7%)	.344 (-5%)	.433 (-18%)	.778 (-12%)	-190.2
2000	SFG	NL	82	230	23	53	10	2	6	28	1	36	57	0.230	.270 (-15%)	.344 (-2%)	.437 (-15%)	.782 (-10%)	-394.2
2001	TEX	AL	23	49	4	5	2	0	2	3	0	10	21	0.102	—	—	—	—	-264.4
2001	BOS	AL	54	141	16	38	8	0	9	26	0	17	36	0.270	.263 (+2%)	.332 (+8%)	.426 (+21%)	.758 (+16%)	-264.4
2002	BOS	AL	57	151	17	34	7	0	7	25	0	17	33	0.225	.261 (-14%)	.331 (-6%)	.416 (-1%)	.747 (-3%)	-96.0
2003	BOS	AL	62	163	23	42	13	0	6	18	0	11	36	0.258	.264 (-2%)	.332 (-8%)	.422 (+6%)	.754 (avg)	-41.7
2004	BOS	AL	59	160	27	45	12	0	9	32	0	19	46	0.281	.266 (+6%)	.335 (+10%)	.427 (+23%)	.762 (+17%)	527.7
2005	BOS	AL	50	136	16	31	7	0	6	18	2	14	48	0.228	.264 (-14%)	.330 (-6%)	.418 (-2%)	.749 (-4%)	-84.6
2006	SDP	NL	14	22	1	4	1	0	0	0	0	4	5	0.182	—	—	—	—	0.0
2006	BOS	AL	59	161	12	31	6	0	6	25	0	11	54	0.193	.269 (-29%)	.336 (-22%)	.431 (-21%)	.768 (-22%)	0.0
2007	BOS	AL	48	114	9	23	3	0	5	16	0	11	41	0.202	.268 (-25%)	.335 (-17%)	.422 (-15%)	.758 (-16%)	-327.8

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
11	21	3	5	1	0	0	0	1	7	0.238

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	BB	SO	AVG
2007	ALCS	BOS	1	2	0	0	0	0	1	0.000
2005	ALDS1	BOS	1	2	0	0	0	0	0	0.000
2004	ALCS	BOS	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0.000
2004	WS	BOS	1	3	1	1	0	0	1	0.333
2003	ALCS	BOS	3	7	0	2	0	0	2	0.286
2003	ALDS2	BOS	2	4	2	2	1	0	2	0.500
2000	NLDS2	SFN	2	2	0	0	0	1	1	0.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	2	0	5	1	1	0
C	522	406	2719	229	23	33

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1996	SFN	C	8	5	29	2	0	0
1997	SFN	C	6	1	16	0	0	0
1998	SFN	C	10	5	34	4	1	0
1999	SFN	C	30	24	156	11	0	2
2000	SFN	C	80	71	429	38	7	4
2001	TEX	C	23	16	84	16	1	4
2001	BOS	C	52	43	329	33	2	8
2002	BOS	C	50	41	285	30	0	3
2003	BOS	1B	2	0	5	1	1	0
2003	BOS	C	55	43	319	21	4	3
2004	BOS	C	53	41	285	18	2	2
2005	BOS	C	43	33	224	17	3	0
2006	SDN	C	9	5	37	2	0	0
2006	BOS	C	57	45	298	18	2	3
2007	BOS	C	46	33	194	19	1	4

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Catcher	522
First Base	2
Designated Hitter	23

Salary History

Year	Team	League	Salary
2007	BOS	AL	$750,000
2006	SDN	NL	$1,500,000
2005	BOS	AL	$1,500,000
2004	BOS	AL	$825,000
2003	BOS	AL	$805,000
2002	BOS	AL	$650,000
2001	TEX	AL	$295,000
2000	SFN	NL	$215,000
1999	SFN	NL	$208,500
1996	SFN	NL	$109,000
Total Career Earnings			$6,857,500