Doug Strange

Born: 4/13/1964 in Greenville, SC, USA

MLB Debut: 1989-07-13 | Final Game: 1998-09-27

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Joseph Douglas Strange

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Biography

Doug Strange was a professional baseball player born in 1964, who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1989 until his retirement in 1998. Over the course of his career, Strange appeared in 707 games, showcasing a versatile skill set that allowed him to contribute to various teams. He recorded a total of 434 hits, achieving a batting average of .233, which reflected the challenges of hitting in a competitive league during the late 20th century, a period marked by a transition towards more powerful offensive performances. Strange's career included 31 home runs and 211 RBIs, underscoring his ability to drive in runs despite a lower batting average. He also demonstrated speed on the bases, accumulating 14 stolen bases throughout his time in the majors. Known for his grit and determination, Strange played in an era that saw the rise of power hitters, yet he carved out a niche for himself as a reliable player who could contribute in multiple roles. His time in the league offered fans a glimpse into the diverse skill sets that players brought to the game, making him a memorable part of baseball's rich history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
707	1859	194	434	87	7	31	211	14	155	330	0.233	0.295	0.338	0.633	-5318.3

Career AVG .233 vs. league average .263 across their career seasons — 11.4% below league average.

Career OBP .295 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — 11.0% below league average.

Career SLG .338 vs. league average .405 across their career seasons — 16.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.633 vs. league average 0.737 across their career seasons — 14.1% 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
1989	DET	AL	64	196	16	42	4	1	1	14	3	17	36	0.214	.254 (-16%)	.319 (-12%)	.375 (-31%)	.694 (-22%)	-708.9
1991	CHC	NL	3	9	0	4	1	0	0	1	1	0	1	0.444	—	—	—	—	0.0
1992	CHC	NL	52	94	7	15	1	0	1	5	1	10	15	0.160	.255 (-38%)	.322 (-25%)	.377 (-46%)	.699 (-37%)	-567.2
1993	TEX	AL	145	484	58	124	29	0	7	60	6	43	69	0.256	.265 (-3%)	.332 (-4%)	.403 (-11%)	.735 (-8%)	-767.9
1994	TEX	AL	73	226	26	48	12	1	5	26	1	15	38	0.212	.269 (-21%)	.338 (-21%)	.424 (-20%)	.763 (-20%)	-911.2
1995	SEA	AL	74	155	19	42	9	2	2	21	0	10	25	0.271	.266 (+2%)	.337 (-4%)	.417 (-6%)	.755 (-5%)	-158.9
1996	SEA	AL	88	183	19	43	7	1	3	23	1	14	31	0.235	.269 (-13%)	.340 (-15%)	.426 (-22%)	.767 (-19%)	-690.6
1997	WSN	NL	118	327	40	84	16	2	12	47	0	36	76	0.257	.266 (-4%)	.336 (-1%)	.419 (+2%)	.756 (+1%)	37.4
1998	PIT	NL	90	185	9	32	8	0	0	14	1	10	39	0.173	.266 (-35%)	.335 (-35%)	.420 (-49%)	.755 (-43%)	-1551.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
6	8	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	3	0.000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
1995	ALCS	SEA	4	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.000
1995	ALDS2	SEA	2	4	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	1	0.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	7	0	8	2	0	2
2B	229	178	398	567	21	132
3B	339	257	188	501	54	39
OF	20	11	23	0	0	0
SS	10	1	4	8	0	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1989	DET	2B	9	4	16	14	1	5
1989	DET	3B	54	50	33	96	18	11
1989	DET	SS	9	1	4	8	0	1
1991	CHN	3B	3	3	1	3	1	0
1992	CHN	2B	12	2	6	15	0	2
1992	CHN	3B	33	19	18	36	6	2
1993	TEX	2B	135	122	272	362	13	81
1993	TEX	3B	9	6	4	12	0	2
1993	TEX	SS	1	0	0	0	0	0
1994	TEX	2B	53	41	78	147	7	36
1994	TEX	3B	13	10	6	28	4	3
1994	TEX	OF	3	2	4	0	0	0
1995	SEA	2B	5	1	3	5	0	1
1995	SEA	3B	41	29	28	64	5	2
1995	SEA	OF	4	3	8	0	0	0
1996	SEA	1B	3	0	4	0	0	1
1996	SEA	2B	3	0	0	1	0	0
1996	SEA	3B	39	22	11	38	2	3
1996	SEA	OF	11	6	11	0	0	0
1997	MON	1B	1	0	2	1	0	1
1997	MON	2B	3	1	6	5	0	1
1997	MON	3B	105	88	62	170	13	13
1997	MON	OF	2	0	0	0	0	0
1998	PIT	1B	3	0	2	1	0	0
1998	PIT	2B	9	7	17	18	0	6
1998	PIT	3B	42	30	25	54	5	3

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
First Base	7
Second Base	229
Third Base	338
Shortstop	10
Left Field	18
Right Field	2
Designated Hitter	12

Salary History

Year	Team	League	Salary
1999	PIT	NL	$550,000
1998	PIT	NL	$575,000
1997	MON	NL	$220,000
1996	SEA	AL	$380,000
1995	SEA	AL	$195,000
1994	TEX	AL	$225,000
1993	TEX	AL	$125,000
1989	DET	AL	$68,000
Total Career Earnings			$2,338,000