Gary Dotter
Born: 8/7/1942 in St. Louis, MO, USA
Died: 7/27/2024 in Wichita Falls, TX, USA
MLB Debut: 1961-09-10 | Final Game: 1964-10-02
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 180 lbs
Full name: Gary Richard Dotter
Biography
Gary Dotter was a professional baseball player born in 1942, who played primarily as a position player during his brief career from 1961 to 1964. Dotter's time in Major League Baseball was marked by a total of 7 games, during which he faced significant challenges at the plate, finishing with a batting average of 0.0 and recording no hits, home runs, or RBIs. Despite his struggles, Dotter's journey to the majors reflected the aspirations of many athletes during the era, as he navigated a competitive landscape in the early 1960s.
Although his playing career was short-lived, Dotter's presence in the league during this period contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history. The early 1960s were a time of transition in the game, with the rise of new stars and the lingering effects of the previous decade's dominant pitchers. While he may not have made a notable impact on the field statistically, Dotter's experience serves as a reminder of the countless players who have pursued their dreams in the world of professional baseball.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12.3 | 9 | 7 | 1 | 7 | 10 | 5.11 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | MIN | AL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.0 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 9.00 | 0.0 |
| 1963 | MIN | AL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 1964 | MIN | AL | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 2.08 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | MIN | AL | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1963 | MIN | AL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1964 | MIN | AL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 7 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | MIN | P | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1963 | MIN | P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1964 | MIN | P | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 7 |