Dalton Pompey, baseball player, 2014-2018

Dalton Pompey

Born: 12/11/1992 in Mississauga, ON, CAN

MLB Debut: 2014-09-02 | Final Game: 2018-05-11

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: Dalton Kenrick Pompey

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Biography

Dalton Pompey was a Canadian professional baseball player born in 1992, who played as an outfielder primarily for the Toronto Blue Jays from 2014 to 2018. Known for his exceptional speed and defensive capabilities, Pompey made his Major League Baseball debut on September 2, 2014. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 64 games, recording 32 hits, 3 home runs, and 10 RBIs, while finishing with a batting average of .221. His ability to steal bases was a notable aspect of his game, as he swiped 8 bases during his time in the big leagues. Pompey was part of a Toronto team that sought to return to prominence in the American League during the mid-2010s, a period marked by a competitive landscape in both the AL East and the league as a whole. Despite facing challenges in securing a consistent role, he showcased flashes of potential that hinted at his ability to contribute significantly in various facets of the game. His career, although brief, was characterized by the promise of a young player navigating the complexities of Major League Baseball, embodying the spirit of Canadian talent in the sport. After his retirement, Pompey remained a respected figure in baseball circles, known for his contributions both on and off the field.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
64 145 25 32 9 2 3 10 8 12 42 0.221 0.289 0.372 0.662 -127.1

Career AVG .221 vs. league average .252 across their career seasons — 12.5% below league average.

Career OBP .289 vs. league average .318 across their career seasons — 8.9% below league average.

Career SLG .372 vs. league average .404 across their career seasons — 7.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.662 vs. league average 0.722 across their career seasons — 8.3% 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
2014 TOR AL 17 39 5 9 1 2 1 4 1 4 12 0.231 — — — — 0.0
2015 TOR AL 34 94 17 21 8 0 2 6 5 7 23 0.223 .254 (-12%) .316 (-8%) .404 (-8%) .721 (-8%) -127.1
2016 TOR AL 8 2 3 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2018 TOR AL 5 10 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 6 0.200 — — — — 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
5 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1.000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2015 ALCS TOR 2 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1.000
2015 ALDS2 TOR 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 43 36 81 3 2 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2014 TOR OF 11 10 17 0 0 0
2015 TOR OF 27 24 58 3 2 0
2016 TOR OF 2 0 1 0 0 0
2018 TOR OF 3 2 5 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 20
Center Field 26
Designated Hitter 10

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2015 TOR AL $508,500
Total Career Earnings $508,500