Dan Firova, baseball player, 1981-1988

Dan Firova

Born: 10/16/1956 in Refugio, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1981-09-01 | Final Game: 1988-07-28

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Daniel Michael Firova

Biography

Dan Firova, born in 1956, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1981 until his last game on July 28, 1988. Over the course of his career, Firova appeared in 17 games. Despite the limited opportunities, he contributed to the teams he was a part of during an era characterized by a shift towards increased offensive production in the league. Firova's playing career was marked by a challenging start, as he finished with no hits, home runs, or runs batted in, resulting in a batting average of 0.0. His time in the league coincided with a period where power hitters began to dominate the game, yet Firova's journey exemplified the struggles faced by many players who sought to establish themselves in a highly competitive environment. His legacy serves as a reminder of the various paths within professional sports and the dedication required to compete at the highest levels of baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
17 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.0

Season-by-Season Batting

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
C 17 0 16 1 1 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 17

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Coastal Bend College Beeville TX 1977
University of Texas Pan American Edinburg TX 1978, 1979