Doug Frobel
Born: 6/6/1959 in Ottawa, ON, CAN
MLB Debut: 1982-09-05 | Final Game: 1987-08-23
Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 196 lbs
Full name: Douglas Steven Frobel
Biography
Doug Frobel was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1982 to 1987. Born in 1959, Frobel played primarily as a position player and appeared in a total of 268 games throughout his career. Known for his power-hitting potential, he recorded 20 home runs and drove in 58 runs, contributing to his teams with a blend of speed and slugging ability, as evidenced by his 13 stolen bases.
Frobel's career spanned a transitional period in baseball, where the game was beginning to evolve with a greater emphasis on offensive production. His batting average stood at .201, reflecting the challenges many players faced during this era, particularly those who relied on power rather than contact. Despite the ups and downs of his offensive performance, Frobel's contributions were felt on the field, and he remains a notable figure in the history of the teams he represented.
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 | 0.201 | 0.276 | 0.365 | 0.642 | -575.5 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | PIT | NL | 16 | 34 | 5 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 11 | 0.206 | 0.0 |
| 1983 | PIT | NL | 32 | 60 | 10 | 17 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 11 | 1 | 4 | 17 | 0.283 | 180.3 |
| 1984 | PIT | NL | 126 | 276 | 33 | 56 | 9 | 3 | 12 | 28 | 7 | 24 | 84 | 0.203 | -437.0 |
| 1985 | WSN | NL | 12 | 23 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 0.130 | 0.0 |
| 1985 | PIT | NL | 53 | 109 | 14 | 22 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 4 | 19 | 24 | 0.202 | 0.0 |
| 1987 | CLE | AL | 29 | 40 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 13 | 0.100 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 202 | 115 | 297 | 11 | 14 | 4 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | PIT | OF | 12 | 6 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1983 | PIT | OF | 24 | 15 | 27 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1984 | PIT | OF | 112 | 64 | 188 | 9 | 9 | 3 |
| 1985 | MON | OF | 6 | 4 | 12 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1985 | PIT | OF | 36 | 23 | 46 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| 1987 | CLE | OF | 12 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 41 |
| Center Field | 4 |
| Right Field | 156 |
| Designated Hitter | 5 |