Richard Dotson, baseball player, 1979-1990

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

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

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

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