Doug Frobel
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1982-1987)
Doug Frobel was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1982 to 1987 for the Pittsburgh Pirates, the Montreal Expos, and the Cleveland Guardians, a span of 6 seasons. In 268 career games, he hit .201 with 109 hits, 20 home runs, and 58 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- L / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'4" / 196 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1982-09-05
- Last Game
- 1987-08-23
Full name: Douglas Steven Frobel
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 268 | 542 | 70 | 109 | 21 | 4 | 20 | 58 | 13 | 55 | 155 | .201 | .276 | .365 | .642 | -464 |
Career AVG .201 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 22.8% below league average.
Career OBP .276 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 15.1% below league average.
Career SLG .365 vs. league average .394 across their career seasons — 7.2% below league average.
Career OPS .642 vs. league average .719 across their career seasons — 10.8% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | PIT | NL | 16 | 34 | 5 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 11 | .206 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1983 | PIT | NL | 32 | 60 | 10 | 17 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 11 | 1 | 4 | 17 | .283 | .260 (+9%) | .324 (+1%) | .389 (+37%) | .714 (+21%) | 180.3 |
| 1984 | PIT | NL | 126 | 276 | 33 | 56 | 9 | 3 | 12 | 28 | 7 | 24 | 84 | .203 | .259 (-22%) | .322 (-16%) | .384 (+1%) | .707 (-7%) | -354.3 |
| 1985 | PIT | NL | 53 | 109 | 14 | 22 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 4 | 19 | 24 | .202 | .257 (-21%) | .323 (-1%) | .390 (-37%) | .714 (-20%) | -290.4 |
| 1985 | MON | NL | 12 | 23 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 6 | .130 | — | — | — | — | -290.4 |
| 1987 | CLE | AL | 29 | 40 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 13 | .100 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 6 seasons | 268 | 542 | 70 | 109 | 21 | 4 | 20 | 58 | 13 | 55 | 155 | .201 | — | — | — | — | -755 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (268 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 137 | 242 | 39 | 53 | 13 | 36 | .219 |
| Away | 131 | 300 | 31 | 56 | 7 | 22 | .187 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987-08-23 | CLE | DET | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1987-08-22 | CLE | DET | L | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1987-08-20 | CLE | MIL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1987-08-18 | CLE | MIL | W | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 1987-08-17 | CLE | MIL | L | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1987-08-15 | CLE | NYY | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1987-06-18 | CLE | BOS | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1987-06-17 | CLE | BOS | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1987-06-09 | CLE | LAA | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1987-06-03 | CLE | DET | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 41 |
| Center Field | 4 |
| Right Field | 156 |
| Designated Hitter | 5 |
Doug Frobel: the record in brief
Doug Frobel played a first major league game on September 5, 1982 and a last one on August 23, 1987. Frobel played for the Pittsburgh Pirates (1982 to 1985), the Montreal Expos (1985), and the Cleveland Indians (1987). At 6'4" and 196 pounds, Frobel is listed as an outfielder. Frobel batted left-handed and threw right-handed, per the bio block. The recorded birth is June 6, 1959, in Ottawa, ON, CAN. Doug Frobel was the playing name; the full given name is Douglas Steven.
Frobel's career batting table shows 268 games, 542 at bats and 109 hits, a .201 average, along with 20 home runs and 58 runs batted in. The on-base percentage is .276 and the slugging percentage .365, for an OPS of .642. Frobel's .201 average ran 22.8% below the .260 that the league posted over the same seasons. In OPS terms, Frobel's .642 stands 10.8% below the league's .719. The home run peak was 12 in 1984 with the Pittsburgh Pirates. No season topped the 56 hits of 1984. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .203 in 1984, did not top the league's .259.
Frequently Asked Questions about Doug Frobel
- What years did Doug Frobel play?
- Doug Frobel played in Major League Baseball from 1982 to 1987.
- Was Doug Frobel a pitcher?
- No. Doug Frobel was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Doug Frobel hit?
- Doug Frobel hit 20 career home runs with 109 hits.
- What teams did Doug Frobel play for?
- Doug Frobel played for 3 teams: the Pittsburgh Pirates (1982–1985), the Montreal Expos (1985), and the Cleveland Indians (1987).
- What were Doug Frobel's career stats?
- In 268 games, Doug Frobel had 109 hits, 20 home runs, 58 RBI, 70 runs, and 13 stolen bases, with a .201 batting average.
- What position did Doug Frobel play?
- Doug Frobel played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Doug Frobel and how much did he weigh?
- Doug Frobel was listed at 6 feet 4 inches and 196 pounds.
- How many home runs did Doug Frobel hit each season?
- Doug Frobel's home runs by season: 2 in 1982, 3 in 1983, 12 in 1984, 1 in 1985, and 2 in 1987. His most in one season was 12, in 1984.
- What was Doug Frobel's career batting average?
- Doug Frobel batted .201 over his career, with 109 hits in 542 at bats.
- How many RBI did Doug Frobel have?
- Doug Frobel drove in 58 runs in his career.
- Is Doug Frobel in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Doug Frobel has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.