Dan Dobbek
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1959-1961)
Dan Dobbek was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1959 to 1961 for the Washington Senators and the Minnesota Twins, a span of 3 seasons. In 198 career games, he hit .208 with 90 hits, 15 home runs, and 49 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
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- L / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 195 lb
- Died
- 11/28/2023 in Portland, OR, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1959-09-09
- Last Game
- 1961-10-01
Full name: Daniel John Dobbek
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 198 | 433 | 52 | 90 | 12 | 5 | 15 | 49 | 5 | 53 | 72 | .208 | .297 | .363 | .660 | -539 |
Career AVG .208 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — 19.1% below league average.
Career OBP .297 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 8.6% below league average.
Career SLG .363 vs. league average .393 across their career seasons — 7.8% below league average.
Career OPS .660 vs. league average .719 across their career seasons — 8.2% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | WS1 | AL | 16 | 60 | 8 | 15 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 13 | .250 | .256 (-3%) | .323 (-5%) | .392 (-2%) | .715 (-3%) | -42.4 |
| 1960 | WS1 | AL | 110 | 248 | 32 | 54 | 8 | 2 | 10 | 30 | 4 | 35 | 41 | .218 | .255 (-15%) | .323 (-2%) | .387 (avg) | .711 (-1%) | -20.9 |
| 1961 | MIN | AL | 72 | 125 | 12 | 21 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 14 | 1 | 13 | 18 | .168 | .258 (-35%) | .328 (-22%) | .399 (-24%) | .727 (-23%) | -475.4 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 198 | 433 | 52 | 90 | 12 | 5 | 15 | 49 | 5 | 53 | 72 | .208 | — | — | — | — | -539 | ||
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 (198 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 107 | 234 | 27 | 48 | 5 | 25 | .205 |
| Away | 91 | 199 | 25 | 42 | 10 | 25 | .211 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1961-10-01 | MIN | DET | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1961-09-28 | MIN | CLE | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1961-09-27 | MIN | CLE | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1961-09-26 | MIN | CLE | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1961-09-24 | MIN | TEX | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1961-09-21 | MIN | TEX | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1961-09-19 | MIN | TEX | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1961-09-16 | MIN | CLE | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1961-09-15 | MIN | CLE | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1961-07-25 | MIN | TEX | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 44 |
| Center Field | 69 |
| Right Field | 46 |
Dan Dobbek: the record in brief
According to the bio, Dan Dobbek debuted on September 9, 1959 and played a final game on October 1, 1961. The team column moves through the Washington Senators (1959 through 1960) and the Minnesota Twins (1961). Dobbek played primarily as an outfielder and hit left-handed while throwing right-handed. Born on December 6, 1934, in Ontonagon, MI, USA, Dobbek was listed at 6'0" and 195 pounds. Dobbek's death is recorded on November 28, 2023, in Portland, OR, USA. The bio lists the given name Daniel John.
In 198 games and 433 at bats, Dobbek batted .208 with 90 hits; the totals also include 15 homers and 49 RBI. On-base and slugging figures of .297 and .363 give Dobbek a career OPS of .660. Dobbek's .208 average ran 19.1% below the .257 that the league posted over the same seasons. In OPS terms, Dobbek's .660 stands 8.2% below the league's .719. The home run peak was 10 in 1960 with the Washington Senators. The hits column peaks at 54, in 1960. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .218 in 1960, did not top the league's .255.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dan Dobbek
- What years did Dan Dobbek play?
- Dan Dobbek played in Major League Baseball from 1959 to 1961.
- Was Dan Dobbek a pitcher?
- No. Dan Dobbek was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Dan Dobbek hit?
- Dan Dobbek hit 15 career home runs with 90 hits.
- What was Dan Dobbek's career batting average?
- Dan Dobbek batted .208 over his career, with 90 hits in 433 at bats.
- How many RBI did Dan Dobbek have?
- Dan Dobbek drove in 49 runs in his career.
- Is Dan Dobbek in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Dan Dobbek has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.