John Dettmer
Born: 3/4/1970 in Cahokia, IL, USA
MLB Debut: 1994-06-16 | Final Game: 1995-04-26
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 185 lbs
Full name: John Franklin Dettmer
Biography
John Dettmer, born in 1970, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player in Major League Baseball (MLB) during a brief career that spanned from 1994 to 1995. Dettmer's time in the league was marked by a total of 12 games, during which he faced significant challenges at the plate, finishing with a batting average of 0.0 and recording no hits, home runs, or runs batted in. Despite these struggles, his appearance in the major leagues during the mid-1990s positioned him within a transformative era for baseball, characterized by a surge in offensive production and the integration of advanced training methods.
While Dettmer's statistical contributions to the game may not have been substantial, his journey through professional baseball serves as a testament to the dedication and perseverance required to reach the highest levels of the sport. Players like Dettmer often faced fierce competition, not only within their teams but also from a rapidly evolving league increasingly defined by power hitters and dynamic athletes. His short stint in MLB reminds us of the many individuals who aspire to greatness in baseball, even if their time in the spotlight is fleeting.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 6 | 12 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 54.3 | 65 | 27 | 10 | 20 | 27 | 4.47 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | TEX | AL | 0 | 6 | 11 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 54.0 | 63 | 26 | 20 | 27 | 4.33 | -1780.7 |
| 1995 | TEX | AL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 27.00 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | TEX | AL | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1995 | TEX | AL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 12 | 9 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | TEX | P | 11 | 9 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | TEX | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 12 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Missouri Columbia | Columbia | MO | 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992 |