Dane Iorg
Born: 5/11/1950 in Eureka, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1977-04-09 | Final Game: 1986-10-04
Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 180 lbs
Full name: Dane Charles Iorg
Biography
Dane Iorg was a professional baseball player who had a notable career in Major League Baseball from 1977 to 1986. Born in 1950, Iorg played primarily as a position player, appearing in a total of 743 games throughout his tenure in the league. He was recognized for his solid batting skills, finishing his career with a batting average of .276. Over the course of his time in the majors, he accumulated 455 hits, including 14 home runs and 216 runs batted in (RBIs). Additionally, Iorg demonstrated speed on the bases, recording 5 stolen bases during his career.
Iorg's playing style was characterized by his versatility and ability to contribute to his team's offensive efforts. He made significant contributions while playing for teams such as the St. Louis Cardinals and the Kansas City Royals, helping to shape the competitive landscape of MLB during the late 1970s and early 1980s. His achievements on the field, coupled with his steady presence during a transformative era in baseball, have solidified his legacy as a reliable player in the history of the game.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.0 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 12.00 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | SDP | NL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.0 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 12.00 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 743 | 1647 | 149 | 455 | 103 | 11 | 14 | 216 | 5 | 107 | 180 | 0.276 | 0.317 | 0.378 | 0.695 | -584.4 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | PHI | NL | 12 | 30 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0.167 | 0.0 |
| 1977 | STL | NL | 30 | 32 | 2 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 4 | 0.312 | 0.0 |
| 1978 | STL | NL | 35 | 85 | 6 | 23 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 10 | 0.271 | -141.5 |
| 1979 | STL | NL | 79 | 179 | 12 | 52 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 21 | 1 | 12 | 28 | 0.291 | -48.0 |
| 1980 | STL | NL | 105 | 251 | 33 | 76 | 23 | 1 | 3 | 36 | 1 | 20 | 34 | 0.303 | 428.0 |
| 1981 | STL | NL | 75 | 217 | 23 | 71 | 11 | 2 | 2 | 39 | 2 | 7 | 9 | 0.327 | 351.6 |
| 1982 | STL | NL | 102 | 238 | 17 | 70 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 34 | 0 | 23 | 23 | 0.294 | 42.4 |
| 1983 | STL | NL | 58 | 116 | 6 | 31 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 11 | 1 | 10 | 11 | 0.267 | -121.2 |
| 1984 | KCR | AL | 78 | 235 | 27 | 60 | 16 | 2 | 5 | 30 | 0 | 13 | 15 | 0.255 | -225.9 |
| 1984 | STL | NL | 15 | 28 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 0.143 | -225.9 |
| 1985 | KCR | AL | 64 | 130 | 7 | 29 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 21 | 0 | 8 | 16 | 0.223 | -394.2 |
| 1986 | SDP | NL | 90 | 106 | 10 | 24 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 11 | 0 | 2 | 21 | 0.226 | -475.5 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | 23 | 4 | 12 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0.522 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | WS | KCA | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.500 |
| 1985 | ALCS | KCA | 4 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.500 |
| 1984 | ALCS | KCA | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.500 |
| 1982 | WS | SLN | 5 | 17 | 4 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.529 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 114 | 79 | 812 | 49 | 5 | 70 |
| 3B | 13 | 4 | 3 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| OF | 338 | 295 | 505 | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | PHI | 1B | 9 | 9 | 64 | 4 | 1 | 6 |
| 1977 | SLN | OF | 7 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1978 | SLN | OF | 25 | 21 | 33 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 1979 | SLN | 1B | 10 | 6 | 70 | 5 | 0 | 2 |
| 1979 | SLN | OF | 39 | 30 | 51 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 1980 | SLN | 1B | 5 | 1 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1980 | SLN | 3B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1980 | SLN | OF | 63 | 56 | 108 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1981 | SLN | 1B | 8 | 3 | 47 | 5 | 0 | 1 |
| 1981 | SLN | 3B | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1981 | SLN | OF | 57 | 53 | 78 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 1982 | SLN | 1B | 10 | 5 | 77 | 5 | 0 | 6 |
| 1982 | SLN | 3B | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1982 | SLN | OF | 63 | 62 | 99 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| 1983 | SLN | 1B | 11 | 9 | 90 | 5 | 2 | 11 |
| 1983 | SLN | OF | 22 | 19 | 37 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1984 | KCA | 1B | 43 | 38 | 357 | 22 | 2 | 33 |
| 1984 | KCA | 3B | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1984 | KCA | OF | 22 | 19 | 42 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1984 | SLN | 1B | 6 | 2 | 30 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 1984 | SLN | OF | 5 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1985 | KCA | 1B | 2 | 2 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 1985 | KCA | 3B | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1985 | KCA | OF | 32 | 30 | 41 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1986 | SDN | P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1986 | SDN | 1B | 10 | 4 | 39 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| 1986 | SDN | 3B | 6 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1986 | SDN | OF | 3 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 2 |
| First Base | 114 |
| Third Base | 13 |
| Left Field | 224 |
| Right Field | 124 |
| Designated Hitter | 7 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | SDN | NL | $210,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $210,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brigham Young University | Provo | UT | 1969, 1970, 1971 |