Daniel Ortmeier, baseball player, 2005-2008

Daniel Ortmeier

Born: 5/11/1981 in Chattanooga, TN, USA

MLB Debut: 2005-09-05 | Final Game: 2008-05-29

Bats: B | Throws: L | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 220 lbs

Full name: Daniel David Ortmeier

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Biography

Daniel Ortmeier was a professional baseball player born in 1981, who played in Major League Baseball from 2005 to 2008. A versatile position player, Ortmeier made his mark primarily as an outfielder and first baseman. He made his MLB debut on May 20, 2005, with the San Francisco Giants, where he contributed to a team that was transitioning in the post-Bonds era. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 124 games, accumulating 65 hits, 6 home runs, and 24 RBIs, finishing with a batting average of .255. Ortmeier was known for his solid defensive skills and ability to steal bases, recording 5 stolen bases throughout his career. While he may not have dominated the offensive statistics, his contributions were significant during a time when the Giants were rebuilding their roster and developing new talent. He played his final game on May 29, 2008, leaving behind a legacy marked by his determination and adaptability in a competitive era of Major League Baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
124 255 25 65 14 4 6 24 5 17 68 0.255 0.309 0.412 0.721 -34.5

Career AVG .255 vs. league average .266 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .309 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — 7.4% below league average.

Career SLG .412 vs. league average .422 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.721 vs. league average 0.756 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
2005 SFG NL 15 22 1 3 0 0 0 1 1 3 5 0.136 — — — — 0.0
2006 SFG NL 9 12 0 3 1 0 0 2 0 0 4 0.250 — — — — 0.0
2007 SFG NL 62 157 20 45 7 4 6 16 2 7 41 0.287 .268 (+7%) .335 (-5%) .422 (+18%) .758 (+7%) 133.0
2008 SFG NL 38 64 4 14 6 0 0 5 2 7 18 0.219 .263 (-17%) .333 (-5%) .416 (-25%) .749 (-16%) -167.5

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 35 24 212 17 0 13
OF 59 33 77 1 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2005 SFN OF 7 5 13 0 0 0
2006 SFN OF 3 1 4 0 0 0
2007 SFN 1B 22 20 171 11 0 10
2007 SFN OF 34 17 46 0 0 0
2008 SFN 1B 13 4 41 6 0 3
2008 SFN OF 15 10 14 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 35
Left Field 35
Center Field 1
Right Field 25
Designated Hitter 2

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2008 SFN NL $392,000
Total Career Earnings $392,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Texas at Arlington Arlington TX 2000, 2001, 2002