Don Slaught

Born: 9/11/1958 in Long Beach, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1982-07-06 | Final Game: 1997-05-19

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Donald Martin Slaught

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Biography

Don Slaught, born in 1958, was a professional baseball player who had a notable career as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1982 until his retirement in 1997. Over the span of his career, he played in 1,327 games and recorded 1,151 hits, showcasing his consistency at the plate with a robust batting average of .283. Slaught contributed significantly to his teams with 77 home runs and 476 RBIs, demonstrating a well-rounded offensive skill set that included the ability to drive in runs and provide power. Additionally, he displayed speed on the bases, finishing his career with 18 stolen bases. Slaught's playing style was characterized by a keen batting eye and versatility, allowing him to contribute both as a starter and a valuable bench player, adapting to various roles as needed. His career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, marked by the transition into the modern game where offensive production was increasingly emphasized. Slaught's contributions to the teams he played for, including the Pittsburgh Pirates and New York Yankees, solidified his reputation as a reliable hitter and an essential part of the roster during his tenure. His legacy in the game is remembered not only for his statistics but also for his dedication and professionalism on and off the field.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
1327	4063	415	1151	235	28	77	476	18	311	559	0.283	0.338	0.412	0.749	3170.4

Career AVG .283 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — +8.6% above league average.

Career OBP .338 vs. league average .328 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .412 vs. league average .397 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.749 vs. league average 0.725 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
1982	KCR	AL	43	115	14	32	6	0	3	8	0	9	12	0.278	.261 (+7%)	.324 (+2%)	.388 (+5%)	.712 (+4%)	75.1
1983	KCR	AL	83	276	21	86	13	4	0	28	3	11	27	0.312	.260 (+19%)	.324 (+3%)	.389 (avg)	.714 (+1%)	11.5
1984	KCR	AL	124	409	48	108	27	4	4	42	0	20	55	0.264	.259 (+2%)	.322 (-8%)	.384 (-2%)	.707 (-4%)	-518.2
1985	TEX	AL	102	343	34	96	17	4	8	35	5	20	41	0.280	.257 (+9%)	.323 (+2%)	.390 (+8%)	.714 (+5%)	327.2
1986	TEX	AL	95	314	39	83	17	1	13	46	3	16	59	0.264	.257 (+3%)	.325 (-6%)	.395 (+14%)	.720 (+5%)	190.9
1987	TEX	AL	95	237	25	53	15	2	8	16	0	24	51	0.224	.262 (-15%)	.331 (-10%)	.415 (-2%)	.746 (-6%)	-300.2
1988	NYY	AL	97	322	33	91	25	1	9	43	1	24	54	0.283	.254 (+11%)	.317 (+5%)	.377 (+19%)	.695 (+13%)	673.0
1989	NYY	AL	117	350	34	88	21	3	5	38	1	30	57	0.251	.254 (-1%)	.319 (-1%)	.375 (-1%)	.694 (-1%)	-113.0
1990	PIT	NL	84	230	27	69	18	3	4	29	0	27	27	0.300	.257 (+16%)	.324 (+16%)	.385 (+18%)	.710 (+17%)	723.2
1991	PIT	NL	77	220	19	65	17	1	1	29	1	21	32	0.295	.255 (+16%)	.323 (+12%)	.384 (+3%)	.708 (+7%)	323.4
1992	PIT	NL	87	255	26	88	17	3	4	37	2	17	23	0.345	.255 (+35%)	.322 (+19%)	.377 (+28%)	.699 (+24%)	1027.9
1993	PIT	NL	116	377	34	113	19	2	10	55	2	29	56	0.300	.265 (+13%)	.332 (+7%)	.403 (+9%)	.735 (+8%)	610.9
1994	PIT	NL	76	240	21	69	7	0	2	21	0	34	31	0.287	.269 (+7%)	.338 (+13%)	.424 (-19%)	.763 (-5%)	-67.6
1995	PIT	NL	35	112	13	34	6	0	0	13	0	9	8	0.304	.266 (+14%)	.337 (+7%)	.417 (-14%)	.755 (-5%)	-66.0
1996	LAA	AL	62	207	23	67	9	0	6	32	0	13	20	0.324	.269 (+20%)	.340 (+8%)	.426 (+6%)	.767 (+7%)	272.4
1996	CHW	AL	14	36	2	9	1	0	0	4	0	2	2	0.250	—	—	—	—	272.4
1997	SDP	NL	20	20	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	5	4	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
18	51	5	13	2	0	1	7	9	10	0.255

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
1992	NLCS	PIT	5	12	5	4	1	1	5	6	3	0.333
1991	NLCS	PIT	6	17	0	4	0	0	1	1	4	0.235
1990	NLCS	PIT	4	11	0	1	1	0	1	2	3	0.091
1984	ALCS	KCA	3	11	0	4	0	0	0	0	0	0.364

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
3B	1	0	0	0	0	0
C	1237	1083	6158	477	87	71

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1982	KCA	C	43	32	156	7	1	1
1983	KCA	C	79	74	299	18	12	7
1984	KCA	C	123	112	547	44	11	8
1985	TEX	C	102	99	550	33	6	4
1986	TEX	C	91	85	533	40	4	1
1987	TEX	C	85	55	429	39	7	5
1988	NYA	C	94	87	496	24	11	4
1989	NYA	C	105	93	493	44	5	8
1990	PIT	C	78	61	345	36	8	4
1991	PIT	3B	1	0	0	0	0	0
1991	PIT	C	69	53	338	31	5	4
1992	PIT	C	79	65	365	35	5	4
1993	PIT	C	105	99	539	51	4	10
1994	PIT	C	74	72	425	36	3	7
1995	PIT	C	33	30	220	9	1	2
1996	CAL	C	59	53	338	27	3	2
1996	CHA	C	12	11	70	0	1	0
1997	SDN	C	6	2	15	3	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Catcher	1238
Third Base	1
Designated Hitter	15

Salary History

Year	Team	League	Salary
1996	CAL	AL	$350,000
1995	PIT	NL	$2,025,000
1994	PIT	NL	$1,475,000
1993	PIT	NL	$1,116,667
1992	PIT	NL	$1,691,667
1991	PIT	NL	$766,667
1990	PIT	NL	$650,000
1989	NYA	AL	$650,000
1988	NYA	AL	$531,500
1986	TEX	AL	$331,500
1985	TEX	AL	$215,000
Total Career Earnings			$9,803,001