Dale Sveum, baseball player, 1986-1999

Dale Sveum

Born: 11/23/1963 in Richmond, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1986-05-12 | Final Game: 1999-10-03

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Dale Curtis Sveum

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Biography

Dale Sveum was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1986 to 1999. Born in 1963, Sveum played primarily as a position player, appearing in a total of 862 games throughout his career. He was known for his versatility on the field, playing multiple infield positions including shortstop and third base. Over the course of his career, Sveum recorded 597 hits, 69 home runs, and 340 RBIs, finishing with a batting average of .236. His contributions to the teams he played for, including the Milwaukee Brewers, Chicago White Sox, and the Philadelphia Phillies, showcased his resilience and determination. Sveum's playing style was characterized by a combination of power and speed, as evidenced by his 10 stolen bases. While he was not among the league leaders in any particular statistical category, his ability to contribute in various ways made him a valuable player during his time in the league. Sveum played during an era that saw significant changes in baseball, including the rise of free agency and the growing emphasis on power hitting. After retiring in 1999, he transitioned into coaching, where he continued to influence the game, further solidifying his legacy in baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
862 2526 305 597 125 13 69 340 10 227 656 0.236 0.298 0.378 0.676 -3616.0

Career AVG .236 vs. league average .263 across their career seasons — 10.1% below league average.

Career OBP .298 vs. league average .331 across their career seasons — 10.0% below league average.

Career SLG .378 vs. league average .406 across their career seasons — 6.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.676 vs. league average 0.737 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
1986 ATL AL 91 317 35 78 13 2 7 35 4 32 63 0.246 .257 (-5%) .325 (-3%) .395 (-7%) .720 (-5%) -295.7
1987 ATL AL 153 535 86 135 27 3 25 95 2 40 133 0.252 .262 (-4%) .331 (-9%) .415 (+9%) .746 (+1%) -30.1
1988 ATL AL 129 467 41 113 14 4 9 51 1 21 122 0.242 .254 (-5%) .317 (-14%) .377 (-8%) .695 (-11%) -1061.5
1990 ATL AL 48 117 15 23 7 0 1 12 0 12 30 0.197 .257 (-24%) .324 (-14%) .385 (-27%) .710 (-21%) -424.0
1991 ATL AL 90 266 33 64 19 1 4 43 2 32 78 0.241 .255 (-6%) .323 (-1%) .384 (-5%) .708 (-3%) -162.6
1992 PHI NL 54 135 13 24 4 0 2 16 0 16 39 0.178 .255 (-30%) .322 (-19%) .377 (-33%) .699 (-27%) -609.8
1992 CHW AL 40 114 15 25 9 0 2 12 1 12 29 0.219 .255 (-14%) .322 (-11%) .377 (-7%) .699 (-9%) -609.8
1993 OAK AL 30 79 12 14 2 1 2 6 0 16 21 0.177 .265 (-33%) .332 (-5%) .403 (-25%) .735 (-16%) -180.6
1994 SEA AL 10 27 3 5 0 0 1 2 0 2 10 0.185 — — — — 0.0
1996 PIT NL 12 34 9 12 5 0 1 5 0 6 6 0.353 — — — — 0.0
1997 PIT NL 126 306 30 80 20 1 12 47 0 27 81 0.261 .266 (-2%) .336 (-5%) .419 (+8%) .756 (+2%) 47.1
1998 NYY AL 30 58 6 9 0 0 0 3 0 4 16 0.155 .266 (-42%) .335 (-39%) .420 (-63%) .755 (-53%) -549.4
1999 PIT NL 49 71 7 15 5 1 3 13 0 7 28 0.211 .271 (-22%) .344 (-19%) .433 (+1%) .778 (-8%) -146.3

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 71 37 392 27 6 37
2B 53 41 84 109 5 23
3B 217 181 125 344 45 26
OF 2 0 2 0 0 0
SS 442 389 634 1143 75 256

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1986 ML4 2B 13 12 29 23 1 6
1986 ML4 3B 65 64 45 122 26 8
1986 ML4 SS 13 12 18 34 3 5
1987 ML4 2B 13 11 21 35 2 7
1987 ML4 SS 142 139 221 361 21 82
1988 ML4 2B 1 1 1 5 0 1
1988 ML4 SS 127 126 208 370 27 93
1990 ML4 1B 5 2 17 0 0 1
1990 ML4 2B 16 10 22 30 1 6
1990 ML4 3B 22 17 17 28 4 2
1990 ML4 SS 5 1 3 5 1 1
1991 ML4 2B 2 1 3 2 0 0
1991 ML4 3B 38 34 26 62 4 9
1991 ML4 SS 51 37 56 125 6 24
1992 PHI 1B 4 4 20 5 0 1
1992 PHI 3B 5 2 2 4 0 1
1992 PHI SS 34 26 56 91 8 17
1992 CHA 1B 2 0 3 1 0 0
1992 CHA 3B 2 0 1 0 0 0
1992 CHA SS 37 33 39 97 8 19
1993 OAK 1B 14 11 116 5 3 11
1993 OAK 2B 4 3 4 7 0 1
1993 OAK 3B 7 3 5 4 0 1
1993 OAK OF 1 0 0 0 0 0
1993 OAK SS 1 1 3 1 0 0
1994 SEA 3B 3 2 2 8 1 0
1996 PIT 3B 10 8 4 17 2 1
1997 PIT 1B 21 10 105 5 0 10
1997 PIT 2B 2 2 3 5 1 1
1997 PIT 3B 47 39 17 78 6 4
1997 PIT SS 28 13 29 54 1 14
1998 NYA 1B 21 8 108 9 3 9
1998 NYA 3B 6 5 4 6 1 0
1999 PIT 1B 4 2 23 2 0 5
1999 PIT 2B 2 1 1 2 0 1
1999 PIT 3B 12 7 2 15 1 0
1999 PIT OF 1 0 2 0 0 0
1999 PIT SS 4 1 1 5 0 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 71
Second Base 53
Third Base 217
Shortstop 442
Left Field 2
Designated Hitter 13

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1999 PIT NL $200,000
1998 NYA AL $800,000
1997 PIT NL $400,000
1992 PHI NL $375,000
1991 PHI NL $335,000
1990 ML4 AL $230,000
1989 ML4 AL $225,000
1988 ML4 AL $185,000
1987 ML4 AL $92,500
1986 ML4 AL $60,000
Total Career Earnings $2,902,500