David Doster
Second Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1996-1999)
David Doster was a second baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1996 to 1999 for the Philadelphia Phillies, a span of 4 seasons. In 138 career games, he hit .233 with 47 hits, 4 home runs, and 18 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
- Second Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'10" / 185 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1996-06-16
- Last Game
- 1999-10-03
Full name: David Eric Doster
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 138 | 202 | 23 | 47 | 10 | 0 | 4 | 18 | 1 | 19 | 44 | .233 | .297 | .342 | .639 | -595 |
Career AVG .233 vs. league average .271 across their career seasons — 14.0% below league average.
Career OBP .297 vs. league average .343 across their career seasons — 13.2% below league average.
Career SLG .342 vs. league average .430 across their career seasons — 20.6% below league average.
Career OPS .639 vs. league average .773 across their career seasons — 17.3% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | PHI | NL | 39 | 105 | 14 | 28 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 7 | 21 | .267 | .269 (-1%) | .340 (-8%) | .426 (-13%) | .767 (-11%) | -195.6 |
| 1999 | PHI | NL | 99 | 97 | 9 | 19 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 10 | 1 | 12 | 23 | .196 | .271 (-28%) | .344 (-18%) | .433 (-29%) | .778 (-24%) | -399.3 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 138 | 202 | 23 | 47 | 10 | 0 | 4 | 18 | 1 | 19 | 44 | .233 | — | — | — | — | -595 | ||
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 (138 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 76 | 115 | 17 | 27 | 3 | 10 | .235 |
| Away | 62 | 87 | 6 | 20 | 1 | 8 | .230 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-10-03 | PHI | WSN | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999-10-02 | PHI | WSN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999-10-01 | PHI | WSN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1999-09-30 | PHI | CHC | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999-09-29 | PHI | CHC | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999-09-26 | PHI | NYN | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999-09-25 | PHI | NYN | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1999-09-24 | PHI | NYN | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999-09-22 | PHI | MIL | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999-09-17 | PHI | NYN | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 101 |
| Third Base | 7 |
| Shortstop | 5 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | PHI | NL | $200,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $200,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana State University | Terre Haute | IN | 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993 |
David Doster: the record in brief
Between the debut on June 16, 1996 and the final game on October 3, 1999, David Doster built the record summarized on this page. All of the seasons listed were played for the Philadelphia Phillies. Listed as a second baseman, Doster batted and threw right-handed. Height and weight on file: 5 feet, 10 inches and 185 pounds. The birth record reads October 8, 1970, in Fort Wayne, IN, USA. Doster's full given name, per the bio, is David Eric Doster.
In 138 games and 202 at bats, Doster batted .233 with 47 hits; the totals also include 4 home runs and 18 runs batted in. Doster got on base at a .297 rate and slugged .342 (.639 OPS). Over the seasons Doster played, league hitters batted .271; the .233 career figure is 14.0% below that. The hits column peaks at 28, in 1996. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .267 in 1996, did not top the league's .269.
Frequently Asked Questions about David Doster
- What years did David Doster play?
- David Doster played in Major League Baseball from 1996 to 1999.
- Was David Doster a pitcher?
- No. David Doster was a position player (Second Baseman).
- How many home runs did David Doster hit?
- David Doster hit 4 career home runs with 47 hits.
- What was David Doster's career batting average?
- David Doster batted .233 over his career, with 47 hits in 202 at bats.
- How many RBI did David Doster have?
- David Doster drove in 18 runs in his career.
- Is David Doster in the Hall of Fame?
- No. David Doster has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.