Dustin Ackley
Second Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2011-2016)
Dustin Ackley was a second baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 2011 to 2016 for the Seattle Mariners and the New York Yankees, a span of 6 seasons. In 635 career games, he hit .241 with 512 hits, 46 home runs, and 216 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Second Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- L / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'1" / 205 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2011-06-17
- Last Game
- 2016-05-29
Full name: Dustin Michael Ackley
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 635 | 2,125 | 261 | 512 | 94 | 18 | 46 | 216 | 31 | 194 | 419 | .241 | .304 | .367 | .671 | -2,038 |
Career AVG .241 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — 5.1% below league average.
Career OBP .304 vs. league average .318 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .367 vs. league average .402 across their career seasons — 8.6% below league average.
Career OPS .671 vs. league average .720 across their career seasons — 6.7% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | SEA | AL | 90 | 333 | 39 | 91 | 16 | 7 | 6 | 36 | 6 | 40 | 79 | .273 | .255 (+7%) | .320 (+9%) | .399 (+5%) | .719 (+6%) | 411.4 |
| 2012 | SEA | AL | 153 | 607 | 84 | 137 | 22 | 2 | 12 | 50 | 13 | 59 | 124 | .226 | .254 (-11%) | .318 (-8%) | .405 (-19%) | .724 (-14%) | -1298.3 |
| 2013 | SEA | AL | 113 | 384 | 40 | 97 | 18 | 2 | 4 | 31 | 2 | 37 | 72 | .253 | .253 (avg) | .317 (avg) | .396 (-14%) | .714 (-8%) | -396.3 |
| 2014 | SEA | AL | 143 | 502 | 64 | 123 | 27 | 4 | 14 | 65 | 8 | 32 | 90 | .245 | .251 (-2%) | .313 (-7%) | .386 (+3%) | .700 (-1%) | -180.2 |
| 2015 | SEA | AL | 85 | 186 | 22 | 40 | 8 | 1 | 6 | 19 | 2 | 14 | 38 | .215 | .254 (-15%) | .316 (-15%) | .404 (-10%) | .721 (-12%) | -393.7 |
| 2015 | NYA | AL | 23 | 52 | 6 | 15 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 11 | 0 | 4 | 7 | .288 | .254 (+13%) | .316 (+5%) | .404 (+62%) | .721 (+37%) | -393.7 |
| 2016 | NYA | AL | 28 | 61 | 6 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 9 | .148 | .255 (-42%) | .321 (-24%) | .417 (-65%) | .738 (-47%) | -455.1 |
| Career · 7 seasons | 635 | 2,125 | 261 | 512 | 94 | 18 | 46 | 216 | 31 | 194 | 419 | .241 | — | — | — | — | -2,706 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (635 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 310 | 1027 | 120 | 247 | 22 | 90 | .241 |
| Away | 325 | 1098 | 141 | 265 | 24 | 126 | .241 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-05-29 | NYY | TBR | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016-05-28 | NYY | TBR | L | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2016-05-27 | NYY | TBR | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2016-05-26 | NYY | TOR | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016-05-25 | NYY | TOR | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016-05-24 | NYY | TOR | W | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2016-05-19 | NYY | OAK | W | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2016-05-18 | NYY | AZ | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016-05-17 | NYY | AZ | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016-05-16 | NYY | AZ | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 35 | 18 | 178 | 14 | 1 | 12 |
| 2B | 292 | 286 | 476 | 783 | 14 | 173 |
| OF | 283 | 241 | 490 | 8 | 3 | 5 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | SEA | 1B | 1 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | SEA | 2B | 86 | 85 | 144 | 225 | 6 | 49 |
| 2012 | SEA | 1B | 11 | 5 | 51 | 4 | 1 | 5 |
| 2012 | SEA | 2B | 142 | 142 | 238 | 394 | 7 | 91 |
| 2013 | SEA | 1B | 6 | 0 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | SEA | 2B | 53 | 49 | 81 | 150 | 0 | 30 |
| 2013 | SEA | OF | 59 | 54 | 134 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 2014 | SEA | OF | 133 | 127 | 245 | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| 2015 | SEA | 2B | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | SEA | OF | 78 | 52 | 99 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 2015 | NYA | 1B | 4 | 3 | 28 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | NYA | 2B | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 1 | 3 |
| 2015 | NYA | OF | 4 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | NYA | 1B | 13 | 10 | 80 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| 2016 | NYA | 2B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | NYA | OF | 9 | 6 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 35 |
| Second Base | 292 |
| Left Field | 211 |
| Center Field | 71 |
| Right Field | 11 |
| Designated Hitter | 22 |
Salary History
Dustin Ackley's recorded salaries total $12,300,000 over 5 seasons, 2012 to 2016. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Ackley's career ran from 2011 to 2016. No salary is recorded for 2011.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | NYA | AL | $3,200,000 |
| 2015 | SEA | AL | $2,600,000 |
| 2014 | SEA | AL | $1,700,000 |
| 2013 | SEA | AL | $2,700,000 |
| 2012 | SEA | AL | $2,100,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $12,300,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill | Chapel Hill | NC | 2007, 2008, 2009 |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Rookie of the Year | AL | 6th | 6.0 | 140 | 1 |
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Dustin Ackley: the record in brief
Dustin Ackley's major league career runs from a debut on June 17, 2011 to a final game on May 29, 2016. By club, Ackley's seasons break down as the Seattle Mariners (2011 to 2015) and the New York Yankees (2015 through 2016). Ackley played primarily as a second baseman and hit left-handed while throwing right-handed. Born on February 26, 1988, in Winston-Salem, NC, USA, Ackley was listed at 6'1" and 205 pounds. Ackley's full given name, per the bio, is Dustin Michael Ackley.
Ackley's career batting table shows 635 games, 2,125 at bats and 512 hits, a .241 average, along with 46 home runs, 216 RBI, and 31 stolen bases. On-base and slugging figures of .304 and .367 give Ackley a career OPS of .671. Ackley's .241 average ran 5.1% below the .254 that the league posted over the same seasons. In OPS terms, Ackley's .671 stands 6.7% below the league's .720. 2014 was Ackley's biggest home run year, with 14. No season topped the 137 hits of 2012. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .253 in 2013, did not top the league's .253.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dustin Ackley
- What years did Dustin Ackley play?
- Dustin Ackley played in Major League Baseball from 2011 to 2016.
- Was Dustin Ackley a pitcher?
- No. Dustin Ackley was a position player (Second Baseman).
- How many home runs did Dustin Ackley hit?
- Dustin Ackley hit 46 career home runs with 512 hits.
- What teams did Dustin Ackley play for?
- Dustin Ackley played for 2 teams: the Seattle Mariners (2011–2015) and the New York Yankees (2015–2016).
- What were Dustin Ackley's career stats?
- In 635 games, Dustin Ackley had 512 hits, 46 home runs, 216 RBI, 261 runs, and 31 stolen bases, with a .241 batting average.
- How much did Dustin Ackley earn in his career?
- Dustin Ackley's recorded salaries total $12,300,000 over 5 seasons, 2012 to 2016. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Ackley's career ran from 2011 to 2016. No salary is recorded for 2011.
- What was Dustin Ackley's salary?
- Dustin Ackley's last recorded salary was $3,200,000, in 2016. His highest recorded salary was $3,200,000, in 2016, and his lowest was $1,700,000, in 2014. The Salary History table lists each season from 2012 to 2016.
- What position did Dustin Ackley play?
- Dustin Ackley played primarily as a second baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Dustin Ackley and how much did he weigh?
- Dustin Ackley was listed at 6 feet 1 inch and 205 pounds.
- How many home runs did Dustin Ackley hit each season?
- Dustin Ackley's home runs by season: 6 in 2011, 12 in 2012, 4 in 2013, 14 in 2014, 10 in 2015, and 0 in 2016. His most in one season was 14, in 2014.
- What was Dustin Ackley's career batting average?
- Dustin Ackley batted .241 over his career, with 512 hits in 2,125 at bats.
- How many RBI did Dustin Ackley have?
- Dustin Ackley drove in 216 runs in his career.
- Is Dustin Ackley in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Dustin Ackley has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.