Doug Ault

Doug Ault was a professional baseball player born in 1950, who played in Major League Baseball from 1976 until his retirement in 1980. Primarily known for his role as a position player, Ault appeared in 256 games throughout his career. He recorded a total of 168 hits, and his contributions included 17 home runs and 86 runs batted in (RBIs). Ault finished his career with a batting average of 0.236 and also added 4 stolen bases to his record. Ault played during a transitional period in baseball, where the game was moving away from the deadball era's emphasis on speed and contact hitting toward a more power-oriented approach. While not known for a high batting average, his ability to drive in runs and provide pop in the lineup marked him as a valuable asset to his teams. Ault's career, though relatively brief, reflected the evolving nature of baseball during the late 1970s, showcasing the increasing importance of power hitters in a changing game landscape.