Dan Masteller
First Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1995)
Dan Masteller was a first baseman who played in Major League Baseball in 1995 for the Minnesota Twins. In 71 career games, he hit .237 with 47 hits, 3 home runs, and 21 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
- First Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- L / L
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 185 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1995-06-23
- Last Game
- 1995-10-01
Full name: Dan Patrick Masteller
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71 | 198 | 21 | 47 | 12 | 0 | 3 | 21 | 1 | 18 | 19 | .237 | .303 | .343 | .646 | -475 |
Career AVG .237 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons β 11.0% below league average.
Career OBP .303 vs. league average .338 across their career seasons β 10.4% below league average.
Career SLG .343 vs. league average .417 across their career seasons β 17.7% below league average.
Career OPS .646 vs. league average .755 across their career seasons β 14.4% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | MIN | AL | 71 | 198 | 21 | 47 | 12 | 0 | 3 | 21 | 1 | 18 | 19 | .237 | .266 (-11%) | .337 (-10%) | .417 (-18%) | .755 (-14%) | -475.1 |
| Career · 1 season | 71 | 198 | 21 | 47 | 12 | 0 | 3 | 21 | 1 | 18 | 19 | .237 | — | — | — | — | -475 | ||
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 (71 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 34 | 89 | 8 | 20 | 1 | 9 | .225 |
| Away | 37 | 109 | 13 | 27 | 2 | 12 | .248 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995-10-01 | MIN | CHW | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1995-09-30 | MIN | CHW | W | 4 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995-09-29 | MIN | CHW | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995-09-28 | MIN | CLE | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995-09-27 | MIN | CLE | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1995-09-26 | MIN | CLE | W | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| 1995-09-25 | MIN | CHW | W | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995-09-24 | MIN | CHW | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995-09-22 | MIN | CHW | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1995-09-21 | MIN | KCR | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 48 |
| Left Field | 6 |
| Right Field | 16 |
| Designated Hitter | 8 |
Salary History
Dan Masteller's recorded salaries total $109,000 over 1 season, in 1995. Masteller's career, 1995 to 1995, falls within 1985 to 2016, the years the salary data covers.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | MIN | AL | $109,000 |
| Total recorded salary | $109,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan State University | East Lansing | MI | 1987, 1988, 1989 |
Dan Masteller: the record in brief
June 23, 1995 and October 1, 1995 bracket Dan Masteller's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. The team column never changes: it is the Minnesota Twins in 1995. Masteller is listed as a first baseman at 6 feet, 0 inches and 185 pounds. Masteller threw and hit left-handed, per the bio block. The recorded birth is March 17, 1968, in Toledo, OH, USA. Dan Masteller was the playing name; the full given name is Dan Patrick.
Masteller collected 47 hits in 198 at bats across 71 games, good for a .237 batting average, adding 3 homers and 21 RBI. Masteller got on base at a .303 rate and slugged .343 (.646 OPS). The league as a whole hit .267 across Masteller's seasons, which puts the .237 career mark 11.0% below average. In OPS terms, Masteller's .646 stands 14.4% below the league's .755. The season table holds a single row: 1995 with the Minnesota Twins, 71 games, 198 at bats and 47 hits. That year the league hit .266, the figure in the row's Lg AVG column.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dan Masteller
- Was Dan Masteller a pitcher?
- No. Dan Masteller was a position player (First Baseman).
- How many home runs did Dan Masteller hit?
- Dan Masteller hit 3 career home runs with 47 hits.
- What teams did Dan Masteller play for?
- Dan Masteller played for one team, the Minnesota Twins (1995).
- What were Dan Masteller's career stats?
- In 71 games, Dan Masteller had 47 hits, 3 home runs, 21 RBI, 21 runs, and 1 stolen bases, with a .237 batting average.
- How much did Dan Masteller earn in his career?
- Dan Masteller's recorded salaries total $109,000 over 1 season, in 1995. Masteller's career, 1995 to 1995, falls within 1985 to 2016, the years the salary data covers.
- What was Dan Masteller's salary?
- Dan Masteller's recorded salary was $109,000 in 1995.
- What position did Dan Masteller play?
- Dan Masteller played primarily as a first baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Dan Masteller and how much did he weigh?
- Dan Masteller was listed at 6 feet and 185 pounds.
- What was Dan Masteller's career batting average?
- Dan Masteller batted .237 over his career, with 47 hits in 198 at bats.
- How many RBI did Dan Masteller have?
- Dan Masteller drove in 21 runs in his career.
- Is Dan Masteller in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Dan Masteller has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.