Doug Slaten, baseball player, 2006-2012

Doug Slaten

Born: 2/4/1980 in Venice, CA, USA

Died: 10/4/2016 in Palm Beach Gardens, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 2006-09-04 | Final Game: 2012-06-25

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'5" | Weight: 215 lbs

Full name: Douglas Slaten

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Biography

Doug Slaten, born in 1980, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 2006 to 2012. Known for his left-handed pitching style, Slaten made his mark primarily as a reliable reliever during his career. He played for several teams, showcasing his skills in high-pressure situations, and he finished his career with a record of 7-8 and an earned run average (ERA) of 3.52 over his time in the league. Slaten's career spanned the latter part of the 2000s, a dynamic era in baseball characterized by the emergence of analytics and increased emphasis on bullpen specialization. He accumulated 110 strikeouts, demonstrating his ability to effectively challenge hitters and contribute to his teams’ success. Although he did not record any saves, his versatility and performance in various roles provided valuable depth to the pitching staffs he was a part of. Doug Slaten’s contributions to the game reflect the evolution of the relief pitcher’s role in modern baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
7 8 216 0 0 0 0 150.7 156 59 15 67 110 3.52 0

Career ERA 3.52 vs. league average 4.24 across their career seasons — 16.9% better than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
2006 AZ NL 0 0 9 0 0 0 0 5.7 3 0 2 3 0.00 — -
2007 AZ NL 3 2 61 0 0 0 0 36.3 41 11 14 28 2.72 4.47 (+39%) -
2008 AZ NL 0 3 45 0 0 0 0 32.3 33 17 14 20 4.73 4.32 (-9%) -
2009 AZ NL 0 0 11 0 0 0 0 6.3 10 5 1 4 7.11 — -
2010 WAS NL 4 1 49 0 0 0 0 40.7 34 14 19 36 3.10 4.08 (+24%) 446.1
2011 WAS NL 0 2 31 0 0 0 0 16.3 26 8 9 13 4.41 3.94 (-12%) -702.9
2012 PIT NL 0 0 10 0 0 0 0 13.0 9 4 8 6 2.77 4.01 (+31%) -326.9

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
216 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000 0.0

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
2006 AZ NL 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2007 AZ NL 61 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2008 AZ NL 45 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2009 AZ NL 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2010 WAS NL 49 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2011 WAS NL 31 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2012 PIT NL 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2007 NLCS ARI 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Playoff Career Pitching

W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
0 0 3 0 0 1.3 1 0 2 1 0.00

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year Round Team W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
2007 NLCS ARI 0 0 3 0 0 1.3 1 0 2 1 0.00

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 216 0 2 17 4 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2006 ARI P 9 0 0 2 0 0
2007 ARI P 61 0 0 1 1 0
2008 ARI P 45 0 0 5 2 1
2009 ARI P 11 0 0 1 0 0
2010 WAS P 49 0 0 4 1 0
2011 WAS P 31 0 2 3 0 1
2012 PIT P 10 0 0 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 216

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2011 WAS NL $695,000
2009 ARI NL $422,500
2008 ARI NL $400,500
2007 ARI NL $380,000
Total Career Earnings $1,898,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Los Angeles Pierce College Woodland Hills CA 1999, 2000