Dann Howitt
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1989-1994)
Dann Howitt was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1989 to 1994 for the Athletics, the Seattle Mariners, and the Chicago White Sox, a span of 6 seasons. In 115 career games, he hit .194 with 47 hits, 5 home runs, and 22 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
- 6'5" / 205 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1989-09-15
- Last Game
- 1994-07-07
Full name: Dann Paul John Howitt
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 115 | 242 | 25 | 47 | 11 | 3 | 5 | 22 | 1 | 17 | 60 | .194 | .243 | .326 | .570 | -557 |
Career AVG .194 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 25.1% below league average.
Career OBP .243 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — 25.5% below league average.
Career SLG .326 vs. league average .391 across their career seasons — 16.4% below league average.
Career OPS .570 vs. league average .717 across their career seasons — 20.5% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | OAK | AL | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1990 | OAK | AL | 14 | 22 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 12 | .136 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1991 | OAK | AL | 21 | 42 | 5 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 12 | .167 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1992 | OAK | AL | 22 | 48 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 4 | .125 | — | — | — | — | -319.1 |
| 1992 | SEA | AL | 13 | 37 | 6 | 10 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 5 | .270 | — | — | — | — | -319.1 |
| 1993 | SEA | AL | 32 | 76 | 6 | 16 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 4 | 18 | .211 | .265 (-21%) | .332 (-25%) | .403 (-12%) | .735 (-18%) | -237.6 |
| 1994 | CHA | AL | 10 | 14 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7 | .357 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 7 seasons | 115 | 242 | 25 | 47 | 11 | 3 | 5 | 22 | 1 | 17 | 60 | .194 | — | — | — | — | -876 | ||
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 (115 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 58 | 118 | 6 | 16 | 2 | 14 | .136 |
| Away | 57 | 124 | 19 | 31 | 3 | 8 | .250 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994-07-07 | CHW | DET | W | 5 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1994-07-03 | CHW | MIL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1994-07-02 | CHW | MIL | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994-07-01 | CHW | MIL | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994-06-23 | CHW | SEA | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994-06-14 | CHW | OAK | L | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 1994-05-20 | CHW | OAK | W | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1994-05-17 | CHW | LAA | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994-05-11 | CHW | SEA | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1994-05-10 | CHW | SEA | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 15 | 5 | 42 | 3 | 0 | 4 |
| 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| OF | 98 | 51 | 150 | 5 | 2 | 3 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | OAK | 1B | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989 | OAK | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1990 | OAK | 1B | 5 | 3 | 18 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| 1990 | OAK | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1990 | OAK | OF | 11 | 2 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1991 | OAK | 1B | 1 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1991 | OAK | OF | 20 | 7 | 28 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992 | OAK | 1B | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992 | OAK | OF | 19 | 13 | 36 | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| 1992 | SEA | OF | 11 | 11 | 24 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 | SEA | OF | 29 | 16 | 42 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | CHA | 1B | 4 | 1 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1994 | CHA | OF | 7 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 15 |
| Third Base | 1 |
| Left Field | 36 |
| Center Field | 19 |
| Right Field | 52 |
| Designated Hitter | 3 |
Salary History
Dann Howitt's recorded salaries total $100,000 over 1 season, in 1990. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Howitt's career ran from 1989 to 1994. No salary is recorded for 5 of his seasons between 1985 and 2016.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | OAK | AL | $100,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $100,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| California State University Fullerton | Fullerton | CA | 1986 |
| Michigan State University | East Lansing | MI | 1982, 1983, 1984 |
Dann Howitt: the record in brief
September 15, 1989 and July 7, 1994 bracket Dann Howitt's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. By club, Howitt's seasons break down as the Oakland Athletics (1989 to 1992), the Seattle Mariners (1992 through 1993), and the Chicago White Sox (1994). Howitt, born on February 13, 1964, in Battle Creek, MI, USA, is listed as an outfielder and hit left-handed while throwing right-handed. Size on record: 205 pounds on a 6-foot-5 frame. The given name on file is Dann Paul John Howitt.
Howitt collected 47 hits in 242 at bats across 115 games, good for a .194 batting average; the totals also include 5 homers and 22 runs batted in. Howitt's career OPS of .570 combines a .243 on-base mark with .326 slugging. The league as a whole hit .259 across Howitt's seasons, which puts the .194 career mark 25.1% below average. 1993 produced Howitt's most hits, 16 of them for the Seattle Mariners. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .211 in 1993, did not top the league's .265.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dann Howitt
- What years did Dann Howitt play?
- Dann Howitt played in Major League Baseball from 1989 to 1994.
- Was Dann Howitt a pitcher?
- No. Dann Howitt was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Dann Howitt hit?
- Dann Howitt hit 5 career home runs with 47 hits.
- What teams did Dann Howitt play for?
- Dann Howitt played for 3 teams: the Oakland Athletics (1989–1992), the Seattle Mariners (1992–1993), and the Chicago White Sox (1994).
- What were Dann Howitt's career stats?
- In 115 games, Dann Howitt had 47 hits, 5 home runs, 22 RBI, 25 runs, and 1 stolen bases, with a .194 batting average.
- How much did Dann Howitt earn in his career?
- Dann Howitt's recorded salaries total $100,000 over 1 season, in 1990. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Howitt's career ran from 1989 to 1994. No salary is recorded for 5 of his seasons between 1985 and 2016.
- What was Dann Howitt's salary?
- Dann Howitt's recorded salary was $100,000 in 1990.
- What position did Dann Howitt play?
- Dann Howitt played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Dann Howitt and how much did he weigh?
- Dann Howitt was listed at 6 feet 5 inches and 205 pounds.
- How many home runs did Dann Howitt hit each season?
- Dann Howitt's home runs by season: 0 in 1989, 0 in 1990, 1 in 1991, 2 in 1992, 2 in 1993, and 0 in 1994. His most in one season was 2, in 1992 and 1993.
- What was Dann Howitt's career batting average?
- Dann Howitt batted .194 over his career, with 47 hits in 242 at bats.
- How many RBI did Dann Howitt have?
- Dann Howitt drove in 22 runs in his career.
- Is Dann Howitt in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Dann Howitt has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.