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
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | SEA | AL | 13 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1982 | SEA | AL | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1988 | CLE | AL | 1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | 17 | 0 | 16 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | SEA | C | 13 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1982 | SEA | C | 3 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1988 | CLE | C | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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 |