Dan Vogelbach

Born: 12/17/1992 in Orlando, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 2016-09-12 | Final Game: 2024-06-12

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 270 lbs

Full name: Daniel Vogelbach

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Biography

Dan Vogelbach, born in 1992, was a professional baseball player who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 2016 until his retirement in 2024. Primarily recognized as a position player, Vogelbach made a notable mark in the league through his powerful hitting and impressive presence at the plate. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 602 games and recorded 361 hits, including 81 home runs and 246 runs batted in (RBIs). With a career batting average of .219, Vogelbach showcased a unique blend of power and patience, earning him a spot as an All-Star during his tenure. Vogelbach's playing style was characterized by an aggressive approach to hitting, often looking to drive the ball deep into the outfield. He was part of a generation of players who embraced the long ball, reflecting the evolving nature of the game during the late 2010s and early 2020s, when home runs became increasingly emphasized in offensive strategies. Despite not being known for speed, as evidenced by his zero stolen bases, Vogelbach's contributions to his teams were significant, particularly in clutch situations. His career left a lasting impression on fans and players alike, marking him as a unique figure in the landscape of modern baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
602 1650 213 361 63 1 81 246 0 296 492 0.219 0.340 0.405 0.745 1663.1

Career AVG .219 vs. league average .248 across their career seasons — 11.9% below league average.

Career OBP .340 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — +6.6% above league average.

Career SLG .405 vs. league average .414 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.745 vs. league average 0.732 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
2016 SEA AL 8 12 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 6 0.083 — — — — 0.0
2017 SEA AL 16 28 0 6 1 0 0 2 0 3 9 0.214 — — — — 0.0
2018 SEA AL 37 87 9 18 2 0 4 13 0 13 26 0.207 .247 (-17%) .318 (+2%) .409 (-10%) .727 (-5%) -34.3
2019 SEA AL 144 462 73 96 17 0 30 76 0 92 149 0.208 .252 (-18%) .322 (+6%) .434 (+1%) .757 (+3%) 495.6
2020 SEA AL 18 53 3 5 1 0 2 4 0 11 13 0.094 .244 (-61%) .321 (-22%) .417 (-46%) .739 (-36%) -306.8
2020 TOR AL 2 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0.000 — — — — -306.8
2020 MIL NL 19 58 13 19 2 0 4 12 0 8 18 0.328 .244 (+34%) .321 (+30%) .417 (+36%) .739 (+33%) -306.8
2021 MIL NL 93 215 30 47 8 0 9 24 0 43 57 0.219 .243 (-10%) .317 (+10%) .410 (-7%) .727 (avg) 153.8
2022 PIT NL 75 237 29 54 10 1 12 34 0 40 67 0.228 .242 (-6%) .311 (+9%) .394 (+9%) .706 (+9%) 442.9
2022 NYN NL 55 149 18 38 9 0 6 25 0 33 47 0.255 .242 (+5%) .311 (+26%) .394 (+10%) .706 (+17%) 442.9
2023 NYN NL 104 275 33 64 8 0 13 48 0 42 81 0.233 .248 (-6%) .320 (+6%) .414 (-3%) .734 (+1%) 175.2
2024 TOR AL 31 70 5 13 5 0 1 8 0 9 17 0.186 .243 (-24%) .312 (-11%) .399 (-25%) .711 (-19%) -208.2

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
8 13 1 1 1 0 0 1 1 3 0.077

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2022 NLWC1 NYN 3 7 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0.000
2021 NLDS1 MIL 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0.000
2020 NLWC1 MIL 2 5 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 2 0.200

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 154 129 916 58 5 85

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2016 SEA 1B 4 3 20 1 0 3
2017 SEA 1B 7 5 31 5 1 2
2018 SEA 1B 20 18 121 11 0 13
2019 SEA 1B 57 49 394 22 2 45
2020 MIL 1B 2 2 15 2 0 1
2021 MIL 1B 59 52 330 16 1 20
2022 PIT 1B 5 0 5 1 1 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 154
Designated Hitter 357