D. J. Houlton
Born: 8/12/1979 in Fullerton, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 2005-04-09 | Final Game: 2007-09-30
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 235 lbs
Full name: Dennis Sean Houlton
Biography
D. J. Houlton was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2005 to 2007. Born in 1979, Houlton made his debut in a competitive era marked by high offensive outputs and evolving pitching strategies. Throughout his career, he recorded a win-loss record of 6-11 and maintained an earned run average (ERA) of 4.99. Over the course of his time in the majors, he struck out 111 batters, showcasing his ability to miss bats despite the challenges presented by the league's increasing offensive prowess during the mid-2000s.
Houlton's playing style was characterized by a mix of determination and skill, as he sought to establish himself in a league filled with talented hitters. Though he did not secure any saves during his career, his contributions on the mound reflected the competitive spirit of a pitcher navigating the complexities of the game. Houlton's tenure in the majors, while brief, positioned him as a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history during a transformative period for the sport.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 11 | 53 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 157.0 | 173 | 87 | 26 | 59 | 111 | 4.99 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | LAD | NL | 6 | 9 | 35 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 129.0 | 145 | 74 | 52 | 90 | 5.16 | - |
| 2007 | LAD | NL | 0 | 2 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 28.0 | 28 | 13 | 7 | 21 | 4.18 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 53 | 30 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 18 | 0.100 | 0.182 | 0.133 | 0.315 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | LAD | NL | 35 | 30 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 18 | 0.100 | 0.0 |
| 2007 | LAD | NL | 18 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 53 | 19 | 6 | 20 | 1 | 2 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | LAN | P | 35 | 19 | 3 | 18 | 0 | 1 |
| 2007 | LAN | P | 18 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 53 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | LAN | NL | $316,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $316,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of the Pacific | Stockton | CA | 2000, 2001 |