Dana Williams, baseball player, 1989-1989

Dana Williams

Born: 3/20/1963 in Weirton, WV, USA

MLB Debut: 1989-06-19 | Final Game: 1989-07-02

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Dana Lamont Williams

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Biography

Dana Williams was a professional baseball player born in 1963, whose career spanned a brief but notable period in Major League Baseball from June 19 to July 2, 1989. Primarily serving as a position player, Williams made his mark in the league with the San Francisco Giants, appearing in a total of 8 games. Despite the limited opportunity, he contributed to the team's roster during a time when the Giants were navigating the competitive landscape of the late 1980s, an era characterized by a shift toward more power-focused gameplay. Throughout his short stint in the majors, Williams recorded 1 hit, giving him a batting average of 0.2, with no home runs or RBIs to his name. He did not secure any stolen bases during his time on the field. While his statistical contributions were minimal, Williams' presence in the league during this era reflects the challenges many players faced in breaking into a roster dominated by established talents. His career, though brief, serves as a reminder of the numerous athletes who aspire to reach the pinnacle of professional baseball, even if only for a fleeting moment.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
8 5 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.200 0.333 0.400 0.733 0.0

Career AVG .200 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — 21.3% below league average.

Career OBP .333 vs. league average .320 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .400 vs. league average .375 across their career seasons — +6.6% above league average.

Career OPS 0.733 vs. league average 0.695 across their career seasons — +5.5% above 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 BOS AL 8 5 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.200 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 1 0 0 1 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1989 BOS OF 1 0 0 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 1
Designated Hitter 2

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Enterprise-Ozark Community College Enterprise AL 1982, 1983