Richard Dotson
Born: 1/10/1959 in Cincinnati, OH, USA
MLB Debut: 1979-09-04 | Final Game: 1990-06-05
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 190 lbs
Full name: Richard Elliott Dotson
Biography
Richard Dotson was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1979 to 1990. Born in 1959, Dotson made his mark in Major League Baseball during an era characterized by the transition from the traditional pitching styles of the late 1970s to the more power-focused approach of the 1980s. Over his career, he compiled a record of 111 wins and 113 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.23. He recorded a total of 973 strikeouts, showcasing his ability to miss bats and compete at a high level.
Dotson's most notable achievement came in 1983 when he was selected as an All-Star, a recognition that highlighted his contributions to the game during his peak years. Although he did not record any saves throughout his career, his role as a starting pitcher allowed him to impact games significantly. His steady presence on the mound and his competitive spirit left a lasting impression in the minds of fans and teammates alike, solidifying his place in baseball history.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 111 | 113 | 305 | 295 | 55 | 11 | 0 | 1857.3 | 1884 | 872 | 194 | 740 | 973 | 4.23 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | CHW | AL | 2 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 24.3 | 28 | 10 | 6 | 13 | 3.70 | - |
| 1980 | CHW | AL | 12 | 10 | 33 | 32 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 198.0 | 185 | 94 | 87 | 109 | 4.27 | - |
| 1981 | CHW | AL | 9 | 8 | 24 | 24 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 141.0 | 145 | 59 | 49 | 73 | 3.77 | - |
| 1982 | CHW | AL | 11 | 15 | 34 | 31 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 196.7 | 219 | 84 | 73 | 109 | 3.84 | - |
| 1983 | CHW | AL | 22 | 7 | 35 | 35 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 240.0 | 209 | 86 | 106 | 137 | 3.23 | - |
| 1984 | CHW | AL | 14 | 15 | 32 | 32 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 245.7 | 216 | 98 | 103 | 120 | 3.59 | - |
| 1985 | CHW | AL | 3 | 4 | 9 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 52.3 | 53 | 26 | 17 | 33 | 4.47 | - |
| 1986 | CHW | AL | 10 | 17 | 34 | 34 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 197.0 | 226 | 120 | 69 | 110 | 5.48 | - |
| 1987 | CHW | AL | 11 | 12 | 31 | 31 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 211.3 | 201 | 98 | 86 | 114 | 4.17 | - |
| 1988 | NYY | AL | 12 | 9 | 32 | 29 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 171.0 | 178 | 95 | 72 | 77 | 5.00 | - |
| 1989 | CHW | AL | 3 | 7 | 17 | 17 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 99.7 | 112 | 43 | 41 | 55 | 3.88 | - |
| 1989 | NYY | AL | 2 | 5 | 11 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 51.7 | 69 | 32 | 17 | 14 | 5.57 | - |
| 1990 | KCR | AL | 0 | 4 | 8 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 28.7 | 43 | 27 | 14 | 9 | 8.48 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 312 | 0 | 1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | CHW | AL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1980 | CHW | AL | 36 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1981 | CHW | AL | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1982 | CHW | AL | 34 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1983 | CHW | AL | 35 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1984 | CHW | AL | 33 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1985 | CHW | AL | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1986 | CHW | AL | 34 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1987 | CHW | AL | 31 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1988 | NYY | AL | 32 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1989 | CHW | AL | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1989 | NYY | AL | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1990 | KCR | AL | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | ALCS | CHA | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Career Pitching
| W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5.0 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 10.80 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | ALCS | CHA | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5.0 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 10.80 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 305 | 295 | 116 | 269 | 11 | 25 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | CHA | P | 5 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 1980 | CHA | P | 33 | 32 | 13 | 33 | 1 | 0 |
| 1981 | CHA | P | 24 | 24 | 7 | 20 | 0 | 4 |
| 1982 | CHA | P | 34 | 31 | 13 | 24 | 1 | 1 |
| 1983 | CHA | P | 35 | 35 | 20 | 48 | 1 | 8 |
| 1984 | CHA | P | 32 | 32 | 8 | 36 | 1 | 3 |
| 1985 | CHA | P | 9 | 9 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 1986 | CHA | P | 34 | 34 | 13 | 23 | 3 | 0 |
| 1987 | CHA | P | 31 | 31 | 14 | 38 | 2 | 4 |
| 1988 | NYA | P | 32 | 29 | 17 | 14 | 0 | 1 |
| 1989 | CHA | P | 17 | 17 | 4 | 16 | 2 | 2 |
| 1989 | NYA | P | 11 | 9 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 1 |
| 1990 | KCA | P | 8 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 305 |
| Designated Hitter | 3 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Pitcher of the Month | September |
| 1981 | Player of the Week | Week of 1981-05-08 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | KCA | AL | $550,000 |
| 1989 | NYA | AL | $68,000 |
| 1988 | NYA | AL | $900,000 |
| 1987 | CHA | AL | $1,075,000 |
| 1986 | CHA | AL | $975,000 |
| 1985 | CHA | AL | $900,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $4,468,000 | ||
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Cy Young Award | AL | 4th | 9.0 | 140 | 0 |
| 1983 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 20th | 3.0 | 392 | 0 |
| 1980 | Rookie of the Year | AL | 7th | 1.0 | 140 | 0 |