Drew Denson
First Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1989-1993)
Drew Denson was a first baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1989 to 1993 for the Atlanta Braves and the Chicago White Sox, a span of 5 seasons. In 16 career games, he hit .244 with 10 hits and 5 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
- First Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- B / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'5" / 210 lb
- Died
- 2/13/2014 in Cincinnati, OH, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1989-09-13
- Last Game
- 1993-10-03
Full name: Andrew Denson
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | 41 | 1 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 11 | .244 | .295 | .268 | .564 | 0 |
Career AVG .244 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 6.1% below league average.
Career OBP .295 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — 9.4% below league average.
Career SLG .268 vs. league average .390 across their career seasons — 31.2% below league average.
Career OPS .564 vs. league average .716 across their career seasons — 21.3% 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 | ATL | NL | 12 | 36 | 1 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 9 | .250 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1993 | CHA | AL | 4 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .200 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 16 | 41 | 1 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 11 | .244 | — | — | — | — | 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
View full game log (16 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 6 | 17 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 4 | .294 |
| Away | 10 | 24 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 1 | .208 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993-10-03 | CHW | CLE | W | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993-09-30 | CHW | SEA | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1993-09-28 | CHW | SEA | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1993-09-23 | CHW | LAA | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989-09-27 | ATL | HOU | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989-09-26 | ATL | HOU | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1989-09-25 | ATL | HOU | W | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1989-09-24 | ATL | CIN | W | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 1989-09-23 | ATL | CIN | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 1989-09-22 | ATL | CIN | L | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 15 |
Drew Denson: the record in brief
Drew Denson played a first major league game on September 13, 1989 and a last one on October 3, 1993. By club, Denson's seasons break down as the Atlanta Braves (1989) and the Chicago White Sox (1993). Denson is listed as a first baseman at 210 pounds on a 6-foot-5 frame. Denson batted from both sides and threw right-handed, per the bio block. The recorded birth is November 16, 1965, in Cincinnati, OH, USA. Denson died on February 13, 2014, in Cincinnati, OH, USA. Drew Denson was the playing name; the full given name is Andrew.
The batting record for Denson: 16 games, 10 hits in 41 at bats, and a .244 average, adding 5 runs batted in. On-base and slugging figures of .295 and .268 give Denson a career OPS of .564. Set against a .260 league average for the same years, Denson's .244 average sits 6.1% below it. The highest hit total in a season was 9, in 1989.
Denson appears at one position only: first base, in 15 games. The fielding table credits Denson with 75 putouts, 11 assists and 2 errors at first base.
Frequently Asked Questions about Drew Denson
- What years did Drew Denson play?
- Drew Denson played in Major League Baseball from 1989 to 1993.
- Was Drew Denson a pitcher?
- No. Drew Denson was a position player (First Baseman).
- How many home runs did Drew Denson hit?
- Drew Denson hit 0 career home runs with 10 hits.
- What was Drew Denson's career batting average?
- Drew Denson batted .244 over his career, with 10 hits in 41 at bats.
- How many RBI did Drew Denson have?
- Drew Denson drove in 5 runs in his career.
- Is Drew Denson in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Drew Denson has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.