David Doster, baseball player, 1996-1999

David Doster

Born: 10/8/1970 in Fort Wayne, IN, USA

MLB Debut: 1996-06-16 | Final Game: 1999-10-03

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: David Eric Doster

Biography

David Doster was a professional baseball player born in 1970, who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1996 to 1999. Known primarily as a position player, Doster played in a total of 138 games throughout his career. He was part of a transitional era in baseball that bridged the late 1990s, a time characterized by an increase in offensive output and the burgeoning popularity of power hitters. During his career, Doster recorded 47 hits, 4 home runs, and 18 RBIs, finishing with a batting average of .233. He also showcased his speed on the bases, contributing 1 stolen base to his overall statistics. While Doster may not have been a marquee player, his contributions to his teams were significant during his tenure, and he exemplified the role of a versatile utility player during a time when the game was evolving rapidly. After his retirement on October 3, 1999, Doster left behind a legacy as a dedicated player who navigated the challenges of professional baseball during an exciting period in its history.

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 0.233 0.297 0.342 0.639 -682.2

Season-by-Season Batting

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 101 28 121 128 4 33
3B 7 0 3 8 0 1
SS 5 3 6 9 0 3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by 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