Dustin Garneau
Born: 8/13/1987 in Torrance, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 2015-08-20 | Final Game: 2022-04-30
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 205 lbs
Full name: Dustin Thomas Garneau
Biography
Dustin Garneau was a professional baseball player born in 1987, whose career spanned from 2015 to April 30, 2022. Primarily serving as a position player, Garneau played in a total of 168 games over his tenure in Major League Baseball. He was known for his resilience and adaptability on the field, contributing to various teams as a reliable depth option, particularly in the catching position.
Throughout his career, Garneau recorded 92 hits, including 15 home runs, and amassed 54 RBIs, finishing with a batting average of .205. While he did not steal any bases, his role often focused on defensive responsibilities and providing veteran leadership in the clubhouse. Garneau's journey reflected the evolving landscape of baseball during his playing years, where versatility and the ability to handle pitching staffs became increasingly vital for success. Although his offensive numbers may not have been eye-catching, his contributions to the teams he played for were significant, marking him as a respected figure within the game.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 168 | 448 | 51 | 92 | 28 | 1 | 15 | 54 | 0 | 45 | 131 | 0.205 | 0.285 | 0.373 | 0.658 | -853.1 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | COL | NL | 22 | 70 | 6 | 11 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 6 | 14 | 0.157 | -344.6 |
| 2016 | COL | NL | 24 | 68 | 7 | 16 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 22 | 0.235 | -134.4 |
| 2017 | COL | NL | 22 | 68 | 5 | 14 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 24 | 0.206 | -225.5 |
| 2017 | OAK | AL | 19 | 44 | 5 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 12 | 0.159 | -225.5 |
| 2018 | CHW | AL | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.500 | 0.0 |
| 2019 | LAA | AL | 28 | 69 | 11 | 16 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 8 | 18 | 0.232 | -37.1 |
| 2019 | OAK | AL | 7 | 17 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0.294 | -37.1 |
| 2020 | HOU | AL | 17 | 38 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 15 | 0.158 | 0.0 |
| 2021 | DET | AL | 20 | 62 | 9 | 13 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 11 | 0 | 3 | 18 | 0.210 | 82.7 |
| 2022 | DET | AL | 8 | 10 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0.300 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | ALDS2 | HOU | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 2020 | ALCS | HOU | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C | 164 | 134 | 1047 | 72 | 12 | 4 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | COL | C | 22 | 19 | 146 | 10 | 2 | 0 |
| 2016 | COL | C | 23 | 18 | 134 | 11 | 1 | 0 |
| 2017 | COL | C | 22 | 18 | 138 | 12 | 0 | 2 |
| 2017 | OAK | C | 18 | 15 | 98 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| 2018 | CHA | C | 1 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2019 | LAA | C | 27 | 22 | 206 | 12 | 1 | 0 |
| 2019 | LAA | 1B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | OAK | C | 7 | 5 | 33 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | HOU | C | 17 | 13 | 120 | 6 | 4 | 1 |
| 2021 | DET | C | 20 | 19 | 142 | 9 | 2 | 1 |
| 2022 | DET | C | 7 | 4 | 23 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 164 |
| First Base | 1 |