Dan Peltier, baseball player, 1992-1996

Dan Peltier

Born: 6/30/1968 in Clifton Park, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1992-06-26 | Final Game: 1996-07-17

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: Daniel Edward Peltier

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Biography

Dan Peltier was a professional baseball player born in 1968, who played as a position player primarily in the Major Leagues from 1992 until 1996. Known for his versatility on the field, Peltier appeared in a total of 108 games during his career, showcasing a solid batting average of .255. Over the course of his time in the league, he recorded 62 hits, including one home run, and contributed 28 runs batted in (RBIs) to his teams. While he was not known for his speed on the basepaths, finishing his career with zero stolen bases, Peltier’s ability to make contact with the ball and his defensive skills were valued by his coaches. Peltier's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, characterized by the game’s gradual evolution towards offensive power and an increase in home run production. Although his statistical contributions may not have placed him among the top players of his era, Peltier's journey through the Major Leagues reflected the experience of many players who labored diligently to carve out their niche in a competitive landscape. After his retirement on July 17, 1996, Peltier remained a part of baseball history, representing the countless athletes who strive to achieve their dreams on the diamond.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
108 243 27 62 9 1 1 28 0 27 39 0.255 0.330 0.313 0.642 -295.8

Career AVG .255 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .330 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .313 vs. league average .403 across their career seasons — 22.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.642 vs. league average 0.735 across their career seasons — 12.6% 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
1992 TEX AL 12 24 1 4 0 0 0 2 0 0 3 0.167 — — — — 0.0
1993 TEX AL 65 160 23 43 7 1 1 17 0 20 27 0.269 .265 (+1%) .332 (+6%) .403 (-15%) .735 (-5%) -102.3
1996 SFG NL 31 59 3 15 2 0 0 9 0 7 9 0.254 .269 (-6%) .340 (-4%) .426 (-32%) .767 (-20%) -193.5

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 18 10 95 6 0 11
OF 66 57 78 4 5 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1992 TEX OF 10 6 6 0 1 0
1993 TEX 1B 5 0 8 0 0 0
1993 TEX OF 55 51 72 4 4 2
1996 SFN 1B 13 10 87 6 0 11
1996 SFN OF 1 0 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 18
Left Field 4
Right Field 63

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1993 TEX AL $109,000
Total Career Earnings $109,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Notre Dame South Bend IN 1987, 1988, 1989