David Newhan

Born: 9/7/1973 in Fullerton, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1999-06-04 | Final Game: 2008-09-28

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: David Matthew Newhan

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Biography

David Newhan was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1999 to 2008. Born in 1973, Newhan played primarily as a position player and appeared in 413 games throughout his career. He showcased versatility on the field, contributing as an outfielder and infielder for several teams, including the Baltimore Orioles and the New York Mets. Known for his solid work ethic and competitive spirit, Newhan ended his career with a batting average of .253, accumulating 249 hits, 23 home runs, and 120 RBIs. Additionally, he displayed speed on the bases, stealing 29 bases during his time in the majors. Newhan's career unfolded during an era marked by significant changes in baseball, including the rise of power hitting and the increasing emphasis on athleticism. While he may not have been one of the most prominent stars of his time, his contributions to his teams and the ability to perform in various roles made him a valuable asset. Even after retiring, Newhan's journey through the leagues remains a testament to the dedication and resilience required to succeed in professional baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
413	986	148	249	37	10	23	120	29	80	210	0.253	0.312	0.380	0.692	-1225.6

Career AVG .253 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — 5.5% below league average.

Career OBP .312 vs. league average .337 across their career seasons — 7.4% below league average.

Career SLG .380 vs. league average .427 across their career seasons — 10.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.692 vs. league average 0.763 across their career seasons — 9.4% 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
1999	SDP	NL	32	43	7	6	1	0	2	6	2	1	11	0.140	—	—	—	—	0.0
2000	SDP	NL	14	20	5	3	1	0	1	2	0	6	7	0.150	—	—	—	—	0.0
2000	PHI	NL	10	17	3	3	0	0	0	0	0	2	6	0.176	—	—	—	—	0.0
2001	PHI	NL	7	6	2	2	1	0	0	1	0	1	0	0.333	—	—	—	—	0.0
2004	BAL	AL	95	373	66	116	15	7	8	54	11	27	72	0.311	.266 (+17%)	.335 (+8%)	.427 (+6%)	.762 (+7%)	476.8
2005	BAL	AL	96	218	31	44	9	0	5	21	9	22	45	0.202	.264 (-24%)	.330 (-16%)	.418 (-26%)	.749 (-21%)	-890.3
2006	BAL	AL	39	131	14	33	4	0	4	18	4	7	22	0.252	.269 (-6%)	.336 (-13%)	.431 (-13%)	.768 (-13%)	-335.0
2007	NYN	NL	56	74	9	15	1	1	1	6	2	8	19	0.203	.268 (-24%)	.335 (-14%)	.422 (-33%)	.758 (-24%)	-317.7
2008	HOU	NL	64	104	11	27	5	2	2	12	1	6	28	0.260	.263 (-2%)	.333 (-11%)	.416 (-3%)	.749 (-6%)	-159.4

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	4	1	13	2	0	3
2B	57	34	76	94	4	26
3B	29	16	12	27	5	3
OF	167	140	263	4	3	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1999	SDN	1B	1	0	0	0	0	0
1999	SDN	2B	19	9	28	36	2	10
1999	SDN	3B	1	0	0	0	0	0
2000	SDN	2B	3	0	3	3	0	0
2000	SDN	3B	2	0	0	1	0	0
2000	SDN	OF	5	4	6	0	0	0
2000	PHI	2B	5	4	9	15	0	5
2001	PHI	2B	1	1	2	0	0	0
2004	BAL	1B	2	1	10	1	0	2
2004	BAL	3B	17	15	11	23	5	2
2004	BAL	OF	42	40	73	3	0	0
2005	BAL	3B	8	1	1	3	0	1
2005	BAL	OF	73	54	99	1	1	0
2006	BAL	1B	1	0	3	1	0	1
2006	BAL	OF	37	35	65	0	2	0
2007	NYN	2B	1	1	1	1	1	0
2007	NYN	3B	1	0	0	0	0	0
2007	NYN	OF	8	7	20	0	0	0
2008	HOU	2B	28	19	33	39	1	11
2008	HOU	OF	2	0	0	0	0	0