Damion Easley
Born: 11/11/1969 in New York, NY, USA
MLB Debut: 1992-08-13 | Final Game: 2008-09-28
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 155 lbs
Full name: Jacinto Damion Easley
Biography
Damion Easley, born in 1969, enjoyed a prolific career as a versatile position player in Major League Baseball from 1992 until his retirement in 2008. Over the course of 1,706 games, Easley established himself as a reliable contributor both at the plate and in the field. He recorded 1,386 hits, 163 home runs, and 684 runs batted in, showcasing his ability to drive in runs and provide power in crucial situations. With a batting average of .253 and 114 stolen bases, Easley demonstrated a balanced skill set that combined offensive production with speed on the base paths.
Easley was selected as an All-Star during his career, which reflected his status as a respected player in the league. His career spanned multiple teams, including the California Angels, Detroit Tigers, and Florida Marlins, allowing fans to see his talents across different franchises. As a player who thrived in the late 1990s and early 2000s, Easley's contributions to the game were emblematic of an era that valued versatility and a well-rounded approach to offensive play. His legacy is marked by his ability to adapt and succeed in various roles, making him a notable figure in the annals of baseball history.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1706 | 5484 | 735 | 1386 | 287 | 27 | 163 | 684 | 114 | 510 | 935 | 0.253 | 0.329 | 0.404 | 0.733 | -3216.4 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | LAA | AL | 47 | 151 | 14 | 39 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 12 | 9 | 8 | 26 | 0.258 | -280.7 |
| 1993 | LAA | AL | 73 | 230 | 33 | 72 | 13 | 2 | 2 | 22 | 6 | 28 | 35 | 0.313 | 489.2 |
| 1994 | LAA | AL | 88 | 316 | 41 | 68 | 16 | 1 | 6 | 30 | 4 | 29 | 48 | 0.215 | -1183.3 |
| 1995 | LAA | AL | 114 | 357 | 35 | 77 | 14 | 2 | 4 | 35 | 5 | 32 | 47 | 0.216 | -1591.1 |
| 1996 | LAA | AL | 28 | 45 | 4 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 6 | 12 | 0.156 | -210.3 |
| 1996 | DET | AL | 21 | 67 | 10 | 23 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 3 | 4 | 13 | 0.343 | -210.3 |
| 1997 | DET | AL | 151 | 527 | 97 | 139 | 37 | 3 | 22 | 72 | 28 | 68 | 102 | 0.264 | 1231.4 |
| 1998 | DET | AL | 153 | 594 | 84 | 161 | 38 | 2 | 27 | 100 | 15 | 39 | 112 | 0.271 | 835.4 |
| 1999 | DET | AL | 151 | 549 | 83 | 146 | 30 | 1 | 20 | 65 | 11 | 51 | 124 | 0.266 | 55.5 |
| 2000 | DET | AL | 126 | 464 | 76 | 120 | 27 | 2 | 14 | 58 | 13 | 55 | 79 | 0.259 | -88.5 |
| 2001 | DET | AL | 154 | 585 | 77 | 146 | 27 | 7 | 11 | 65 | 10 | 52 | 90 | 0.250 | -941.8 |
| 2002 | DET | AL | 85 | 304 | 29 | 68 | 14 | 1 | 8 | 30 | 1 | 27 | 43 | 0.224 | -630.7 |
| 2003 | TBR | AL | 36 | 107 | 8 | 20 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 18 | 0.187 | -742.3 |
| 2004 | MIA | NL | 98 | 223 | 26 | 53 | 20 | 1 | 9 | 43 | 4 | 24 | 36 | 0.238 | 132.5 |
| 2005 | MIA | NL | 102 | 267 | 37 | 64 | 19 | 1 | 9 | 30 | 4 | 26 | 47 | 0.240 | -169.8 |
| 2006 | AZ | NL | 90 | 189 | 24 | 44 | 6 | 1 | 9 | 28 | 1 | 21 | 30 | 0.233 | -121.6 |
| 2007 | NYN | NL | 76 | 193 | 24 | 54 | 6 | 0 | 10 | 26 | 0 | 19 | 35 | 0.280 | 360.9 |
| 2008 | NYN | NL | 113 | 316 | 33 | 85 | 10 | 2 | 6 | 44 | 0 | 19 | 38 | 0.269 | -468.3 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 27 | 21 | 170 | 10 | 2 | 19 |
| 2B | 1172 | 1107 | 2171 | 3321 | 91 | 772 |
| 3B | 173 | 151 | 117 | 306 | 21 | 27 |
| OF | 24 | 15 | 26 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| SS | 199 | 119 | 189 | 366 | 15 | 76 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | CAL | 3B | 45 | 41 | 28 | 100 | 4 | 13 |
| 1992 | CAL | SS | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1993 | CAL | 2B | 54 | 54 | 101 | 125 | 5 | 26 |
| 1993 | CAL | 3B | 14 | 14 | 10 | 32 | 1 | 3 |
| 1994 | CAL | 2B | 40 | 39 | 83 | 95 | 1 | 32 |
| 1994 | CAL | 3B | 47 | 44 | 39 | 84 | 6 | 4 |
| 1995 | CAL | 2B | 88 | 82 | 145 | 209 | 7 | 41 |
| 1995 | CAL | SS | 25 | 25 | 41 | 67 | 3 | 18 |
| 1996 | CAL | 2B | 9 | 4 | 13 | 11 | 1 | 2 |
| 1996 | CAL | 3B | 3 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | CAL | SS | 13 | 5 | 9 | 24 | 2 | 10 |
| 1996 | CAL | OF | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | DET | 2B | 8 | 6 | 14 | 24 | 1 | 4 |
| 1996 | DET | 3B | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 2 |
| 1996 | DET | SS | 8 | 8 | 6 | 19 | 1 | 6 |
| 1997 | DET | 2B | 137 | 130 | 234 | 389 | 12 | 82 |
| 1997 | DET | SS | 21 | 7 | 9 | 16 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 | DET | 2B | 140 | 136 | 285 | 439 | 11 | 102 |
| 1998 | DET | SS | 30 | 10 | 27 | 41 | 1 | 10 |
| 1999 | DET | 2B | 147 | 141 | 302 | 421 | 8 | 111 |
| 1999 | DET | SS | 19 | 7 | 16 | 24 | 0 | 5 |
| 2000 | DET | 2B | 125 | 125 | 198 | 411 | 6 | 98 |
| 2001 | DET | 2B | 153 | 153 | 279 | 496 | 14 | 113 |
| 2002 | DET | 2B | 84 | 84 | 181 | 253 | 9 | 54 |
| 2003 | TBA | 2B | 4 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 0 | 1 |
| 2003 | TBA | 3B | 23 | 22 | 12 | 35 | 4 | 2 |
| 2004 | FLO | 1B | 18 | 16 | 119 | 8 | 2 | 16 |
| 2004 | FLO | 2B | 25 | 15 | 29 | 53 | 3 | 11 |
| 2004 | FLO | 3B | 6 | 5 | 4 | 11 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 | FLO | SS | 15 | 5 | 6 | 24 | 1 | 3 |
| 2004 | FLO | OF | 5 | 4 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2005 | FLO | 2B | 46 | 34 | 80 | 98 | 4 | 26 |
| 2005 | FLO | 3B | 10 | 7 | 9 | 16 | 1 | 1 |
| 2005 | FLO | SS | 30 | 24 | 43 | 77 | 4 | 14 |
| 2006 | ARI | 1B | 3 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 | ARI | 2B | 9 | 5 | 16 | 16 | 0 | 7 |
| 2006 | ARI | 3B | 20 | 14 | 10 | 18 | 3 | 2 |
| 2006 | ARI | SS | 27 | 24 | 23 | 58 | 2 | 9 |
| 2006 | ARI | OF | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 | NYN | 1B | 2 | 2 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2007 | NYN | 2B | 39 | 36 | 79 | 114 | 4 | 24 |
| 2007 | NYN | 3B | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2007 | NYN | OF | 9 | 8 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | NYN | 1B | 4 | 3 | 25 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2008 | NYN | 2B | 64 | 60 | 128 | 160 | 5 | 38 |
| 2008 | NYN | 3B | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | NYN | SS | 8 | 3 | 7 | 14 | 0 | 1 |
| 2008 | NYN | OF | 7 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 27 |
| Second Base | 1171 |
| Third Base | 174 |
| Shortstop | 199 |
| Left Field | 10 |
| Center Field | 2 |
| Right Field | 12 |
| Designated Hitter | 24 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Player of the Week | Week of 1998-05-23 |
| 1998 | Silver Slugger | 2B |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | NYN | NL | $950,000 |
| 2007 | NYN | NL | $850,000 |
| 2006 | ARI | NL | $700,000 |
| 2005 | FLO | NL | $750,000 |
| 2004 | FLO | NL | $300,000 |
| 2002 | DET | AL | $6,250,000 |
| 2001 | DET | AL | $5,075,000 |
| 2000 | DET | AL | $3,950,000 |
| 1999 | DET | AL | $3,350,000 |
| 1998 | DET | AL | $2,050,000 |
| 1997 | DET | AL | $675,000 |
| 1996 | CAL | AL | $305,000 |
| 1995 | CAL | AL | $230,000 |
| 1994 | CAL | AL | $170,000 |
| 1993 | CAL | AL | $112,500 |
| Total Career Earnings | $25,717,500 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Long Beach City College | Long Beach | CA | 1988, 1989 |