Jeff Datz
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1989)
Jeff Datz was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball in 1989 for the Detroit Tigers. In 7 career games, he hit .200 with 2 hits.
- 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
- Catcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'4" / 220 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1989-09-05
- Last Game
- 1989-09-30
Full name: Jeffrey William Datz
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 10 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | .200 | .333 | .200 | .533 | 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 .200 vs. league average .375 across their career seasons — 46.7% below league average.
Career OPS .533 vs. league average .695 across their career seasons — 23.2% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | DET | AL | 7 | 10 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | .200 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 7 | 10 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | .200 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
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
Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| Away | 4 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | .400 |
Last 7 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989-09-30 | DET | NYY | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989-09-23 | DET | BOS | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1989-09-20 | DET | BAL | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989-09-17 | DET | MIN | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989-09-12 | DET | CLE | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1989-09-09 | DET | CHW | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989-09-05 | DET | KCR | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 6 |
| Designated Hitter | 1 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rowan University | Glassboro | NJ | 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982 |
Jeff Datz: the record in brief
The profile opens with Jeff Datz's first major league game on September 5, 1989; the last one listed came on September 30, 1989. All of the seasons listed were played for the Detroit Tigers. Listed as a catcher, Datz batted and threw right-handed. Datz is listed at 6'4" and 220 pounds. Datz was born on November 28, 1959, in Camden, NJ, USA. Jeff Datz was the playing name; the full given name is Jeffrey William.
Datz collected 2 hits in 10 at bats across 7 games, good for a .200 batting average. Datz's .200 average ran 21.3% below the .254 that the league posted over the same seasons. The OPS comparison is .533 to a league .695, 23.2% below average. Only one season appears, 1989 for the Detroit Tigers, when Datz played 7 games and went 2 for 10.
The position table credits Datz with 6 games at catcher and also lists 1 at designated hitter.
Datz's college years, 1979, 1980, 1981, and 1982, were spent at Rowan University.
Frequently Asked Questions about Jeff Datz
- Was Jeff Datz a pitcher?
- No. Jeff Datz was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Jeff Datz hit?
- Jeff Datz hit 0 career home runs with 2 hits.
- What teams did Jeff Datz play for?
- Jeff Datz played for one team, the Detroit Tigers (1989).
- What were Jeff Datz's career stats?
- In 7 games, Jeff Datz had 2 hits, with a .200 batting average.
- What position did Jeff Datz play?
- Jeff Datz played primarily as a catcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Jeff Datz and how much did he weigh?
- Jeff Datz was listed at 6 feet 4 inches and 220 pounds.
- What was Jeff Datz's career batting average?
- Jeff Datz batted .200 over his career, with 2 hits in 10 at bats.
- Is Jeff Datz in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Jeff Datz has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.