Dan Whitmer, baseball player, 1980-1981

Dan Whitmer

Born: 11/23/1955 in Redlands, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1980-07-20 | Final Game: 1981-05-10

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Daniel Charles Whitmer

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Biography

Dan Whitmer, born in 1955, was a professional baseball player who had a brief career in Major League Baseball from 1980 to 1981. Primarily serving as a position player, Whitmer played a total of 55 games during his time in the league. He recorded 22 hits, contributing to a batting average of .229. Although he did not hit any home runs, he drove in 7 runs and showcased his speed on the bases with 1 stolen base. Whitmer's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, as the game was evolving with the introduction of new strategies and player dynamics. While he may not have achieved widespread fame, his contributions to the teams he played for reflect the dedication and effort of many players who participated in the game during this era. His time in the majors, albeit short, remains a testament to the competitive spirit and passion for baseball that defines the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
55 96 8 22 4 0 0 7 1 5 23 0.229 0.262 0.271 0.533 -369.6

Career AVG .229 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 12.2% below league average.

Career OBP .262 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — 19.1% below league average.

Career SLG .271 vs. league average .380 across their career seasons — 28.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.533 vs. league average 0.704 across their career seasons — 24.3% 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
1980 LAA AL 48 87 8 21 3 0 0 7 1 4 21 0.241 .264 (-9%) .326 (-18%) .387 (-29%) .714 (-24%) -369.6
1981 TOR AL 7 9 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 2 0.111 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
C 55 35 202 15 0 4

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1980 CAL C 48 33 190 12 0 2
1981 TOR C 7 2 12 3 0 2

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 55

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
California State University Fullerton Fullerton CA 1977, 1978