David Hulse
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1992-1996)
David Hulse was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1992 to 1996 for the Texas Rangers and the Milwaukee Brewers, a span of 5 seasons. In 423 career games, he hit .266 with 336 hits, 5 home runs, and 103 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 / L
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 170 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1992-08-11
- Last Game
- 1996-09-07
Full name: David Lindsey Hulse
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 423 | 1,265 | 207 | 336 | 35 | 20 | 5 | 103 | 69 | 76 | 204 | .266 | .307 | .337 | .644 | -2,971 |
Career AVG .266 vs. league average .265 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .307 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — 8.2% below league average.
Career SLG .337 vs. league average .409 across their career seasons — 17.7% below league average.
Career OPS .644 vs. league average .743 across their career seasons — 13.4% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | TEX | AL | 32 | 92 | 14 | 28 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 18 | .304 | .255 (+19%) | .322 (+1%) | .377 (-8%) | .699 (-4%) | -54.4 |
| 1993 | TEX | AL | 114 | 407 | 71 | 118 | 9 | 10 | 1 | 29 | 29 | 26 | 57 | .290 | .265 (+9%) | .332 (avg) | .403 (-9%) | .735 (-5%) | -330.5 |
| 1994 | TEX | AL | 77 | 310 | 58 | 79 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 19 | 18 | 21 | 53 | .255 | .269 (-6%) | .338 (-10%) | .424 (-25%) | .763 (-19%) | -940.8 |
| 1995 | ML4 | AL | 119 | 339 | 46 | 85 | 11 | 6 | 3 | 47 | 15 | 18 | 60 | .251 | .266 (-6%) | .337 (-16%) | .417 (-17%) | .755 (-17%) | -1028.5 |
| 1996 | ML4 | AL | 81 | 117 | 18 | 26 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 4 | 8 | 16 | .222 | .269 (-18%) | .340 (-20%) | .426 (-42%) | .767 (-32%) | -616.5 |
| Career · 5 seasons | 423 | 1,265 | 207 | 336 | 35 | 20 | 5 | 103 | 69 | 76 | 204 | .266 | — | — | — | — | -2,971 | ||
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 (423 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 225 | 642 | 113 | 186 | 2 | 64 | .290 |
| Away | 198 | 623 | 94 | 150 | 3 | 39 | .241 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-09-07 | MIL | TEX | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996-09-02 | MIL | CLE | W | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996-08-31 | MIL | MIN | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996-08-30 | MIL | MIN | W | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996-08-27 | MIL | CHW | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996-08-26 | MIL | CHW | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996-08-24 | MIL | CLE | W | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996-08-23 | MIL | CLE | W | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1996-08-21 | MIL | MIN | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996-08-19 | MIL | MIN | W | 0 | 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 | 91 |
| Center Field | 305 |
| Right Field | 30 |
| Designated Hitter | 8 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | ML4 | AL | $270,000 |
| 1995 | ML4 | AL | $220,000 |
| 1994 | TEX | AL | $210,000 |
| 1993 | TEX | AL | $120,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $820,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schreiner University | Kerrville | TX | 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990 |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Rookie of the Year | AL | 8th | 1.0 | 140 | 0 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
David Hulse (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
David Hulse: the record in brief
David Hulse's major league career runs from a debut on August 11, 1992 to a final game on September 7, 1996. The season rows list, in order, the Texas Rangers (1992 to 1994) and the Milwaukee Brewers (1995 to 1996). The bio lists Hulse as an outfielder who both batted and threw left-handed. Height and weight on file: 5 feet, 11 inches and 170 pounds. The birth record reads February 25, 1968, in San Angelo, TX, USA. The given name on file is David Lindsey Hulse.
Across 423 games at the plate, Hulse's career line reads 336 hits in 1,265 at bats for a .266 average, plus 5 home runs, 103 RBI, and 69 stolen bases. Hulse got on base at a .307 rate and slugged .337 (.644 OPS). Against a .265 league average for those years, Hulse's .266 average was near the norm. By OPS the gap is 13.4% below league average (.644 against .743). 1993 produced Hulse's most hits, 118 of them for the Texas Rangers. On the bases, the high point was 29 steals in 1993.
Frequently Asked Questions about David Hulse
- What years did David Hulse play?
- David Hulse played in Major League Baseball from 1992 to 1996.
- Was David Hulse a pitcher?
- No. David Hulse was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did David Hulse hit?
- David Hulse hit 5 career home runs with 336 hits.
- What was David Hulse's career batting average?
- David Hulse batted .266 over his career, with 336 hits in 1,265 at bats.
- How many RBI did David Hulse have?
- David Hulse drove in 103 runs in his career.
- Is David Hulse in the Hall of Fame?
- No. David Hulse has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.