Doug Linton
Born: 2/9/1965 in Santa Ana, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1992-08-03 | Final Game: 2003-04-18
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 185 lbs
Full name: Douglas Warren Linton
Biography
Doug Linton, born in 1965, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1992 until 2003. His career spanned over a decade, during which he made a notable mark despite facing the challenges of competing in a highly competitive era that included the rise of powerful hitters and offensive statistics. Linton's professional debut came on August 3, 1992, and he continued to make appearances until his final game on April 18, 2003.
Throughout his career, Linton compiled a record of 17 wins and 20 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 5.78. He struck out 206 batters, demonstrating his ability to challenge hitters and contribute to his team's pitching staff. Although he did not record any saves, Linton's role as a reliable arm in the rotation was significant during his time in the league. His journey through the game reflected the evolving landscape of baseball in the late 20th and early 21st centuries, and he remains a part of the rich tapestry of players who contributed to the sport's history.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | 20 | 112 | 35 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 305.3 | 360 | 196 | 50 | 125 | 206 | 5.78 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | TOR | AL | 1 | 3 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24.0 | 31 | 23 | 17 | 16 | 8.62 | -1530.1 |
| 1993 | LAA | AL | 2 | 0 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25.7 | 35 | 22 | 14 | 19 | 7.71 | - |
| 1993 | TOR | AL | 0 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11.0 | 11 | 8 | 9 | 4 | 6.55 | -219.9 |
| 1994 | NYN | NL | 6 | 2 | 32 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 50.3 | 74 | 25 | 20 | 29 | 4.47 | 391.3 |
| 1995 | KCR | AL | 0 | 1 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22.3 | 22 | 18 | 10 | 13 | 7.25 | - |
| 1996 | KCR | AL | 7 | 9 | 21 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 104.0 | 111 | 58 | 26 | 87 | 5.02 | - |
| 1999 | BAL | AL | 1 | 4 | 14 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 59.0 | 69 | 39 | 25 | 31 | 5.95 | -2735.4 |
| 2003 | TOR | AL | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9.0 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 3.00 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 112 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | TOR | AL | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1993 | LAA | AL | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1993 | TOR | AL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1994 | NYN | NL | 32 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1995 | KCR | AL | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1996 | KCR | AL | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1999 | BAL | AL | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2003 | TOR | AL | 7 | 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 | 112 | 35 | 18 | 36 | 3 | 2 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | TOR | P | 8 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 1993 | CAL | P | 19 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 | TOR | P | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | NYN | P | 32 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| 1995 | KCA | P | 7 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | KCA | P | 21 | 18 | 9 | 10 | 2 | 0 |
| 1999 | BAL | P | 14 | 8 | 5 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 | TOR | P | 7 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 112 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | TOR | AL | $350,000 |
| 1999 | BAL | AL | $400,000 |
| 1995 | KCA | AL | $159,000 |
| 1994 | NYN | NL | $135,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $1,044,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of California - Irvine | Irvine | CA | 1984, 1985, 1986 |