Dallas McPherson
Third Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2004-2011)
Dallas McPherson was a third baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 2004 to 2011 for 4 teams, including the Anaheim Angels, a span of 8 seasons. In 139 career games, he hit .241 with 93 hits, 18 home runs, and 45 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
- Third Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- L / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'4" / 225 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2004-09-10
- Last Game
- 2011-05-29
Full name: Dallas Lyle McPherson
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 139 | 386 | 54 | 93 | 21 | 2 | 18 | 45 | 5 | 27 | 133 | .241 | .292 | .446 | .738 | -77 |
Career AVG .241 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — 8.7% below league average.
Career OBP .292 vs. league average .331 across their career seasons — 11.7% below league average.
Career SLG .446 vs. league average .419 across their career seasons — +6.4% above league average.
Career OPS .738 vs. league average .750 across their career seasons — near 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | ANA | AL | 16 | 40 | 5 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 17 | .225 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2005 | LAA | AL | 61 | 205 | 29 | 50 | 14 | 2 | 8 | 26 | 3 | 14 | 64 | .244 | .264 (-8%) | .330 (-11%) | .418 (+7%) | .749 (-1%) | -73.9 |
| 2006 | LAA | AL | 40 | 115 | 16 | 30 | 4 | 0 | 7 | 13 | 1 | 6 | 40 | .261 | .269 (-3%) | .336 (-12%) | .431 (+11%) | .768 (+1%) | -3.3 |
| 2008 | FLO | NL | 11 | 11 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 5 | .182 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2011 | CHA | AL | 11 | 15 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | .133 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 5 seasons | 139 | 386 | 54 | 93 | 21 | 2 | 18 | 45 | 5 | 27 | 133 | .241 | — | — | — | — | -77 | ||
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 (139 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 71 | 199 | 30 | 45 | 11 | 26 | .226 |
| Away | 68 | 187 | 24 | 48 | 7 | 19 | .257 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-05-29 | CHW | TOR | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2011-05-28 | CHW | TOR | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011-05-27 | CHW | TOR | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 2011-05-26 | CHW | TOR | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011-05-25 | CHW | TEX | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011-05-23 | CHW | TEX | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011-05-22 | CHW | LAD | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011-05-21 | CHW | LAD | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011-05-19 | CHW | CLE | W | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2011-05-18 | CHW | CLE | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 12 |
| Third Base | 112 |
| Designated Hitter | 2 |
Salary History
Dallas McPherson's recorded salaries total $382,500 over 1 season, in 2007. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and McPherson's career ran from 2004 to 2011. No salary is recorded for 5 of his seasons between 1985 and 2016.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | LAA | AL | $382,500 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $382,500 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Citadel | Charleston | SC | 1999, 2000, 2001 |
Dallas McPherson: the record in brief
The profile opens with Dallas McPherson's first major league game on September 10, 2004; the last one listed came on May 29, 2011. McPherson played for the Anaheim Angels (2004), the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim (2005 to 2006), the Florida Marlins (2008), and the Chicago White Sox (2011). McPherson, born on July 23, 1980, in Greensboro, NC, USA, is listed as a third baseman and threw right-handed and batted left-handed. McPherson's listed size is 6'4" and 225 pounds. Dallas McPherson was the playing name; the full given name is Dallas Lyle.
In 139 games and 386 at bats, McPherson batted .241 with 93 hits, adding 18 homers and 45 runs batted in. McPherson got on base at a .292 rate and slugged .446 (.738 OPS). Set against a .264 league average for the same years, McPherson's .241 average sits 8.7% below it. No season topped the 50 hits of 2005. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .244 in 2005, did not top the league's .264.
October added 3 games of playoff batting for McPherson: 1 hits in 9 at bats, with 1 RBI. McPherson reached the postseason in 2004.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dallas McPherson
- What years did Dallas McPherson play?
- Dallas McPherson played in Major League Baseball from 2004 to 2011.
- Was Dallas McPherson a pitcher?
- No. Dallas McPherson was a position player (Third Baseman).
- How many home runs did Dallas McPherson hit?
- Dallas McPherson hit 18 career home runs with 93 hits.
- What teams did Dallas McPherson play for?
- Dallas McPherson played for 3 teams: the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim (2004–2006), the Florida Marlins (2008), and the Chicago White Sox (2011).
- What were Dallas McPherson's career stats?
- In 139 games, Dallas McPherson had 93 hits, 18 home runs, 45 RBI, 54 runs, and 5 stolen bases, with a .241 batting average.
- How much did Dallas McPherson earn in his career?
- Dallas McPherson's recorded salaries total $382,500 over 1 season, in 2007. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and McPherson's career ran from 2004 to 2011. No salary is recorded for 5 of his seasons between 1985 and 2016.
- What was Dallas McPherson's salary?
- Dallas McPherson's recorded salary was $382,500 in 2007.
- What position did Dallas McPherson play?
- Dallas McPherson played primarily as a third baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Dallas McPherson and how much did he weigh?
- Dallas McPherson was listed at 6 feet 4 inches and 225 pounds.
- How many home runs did Dallas McPherson hit each season?
- Dallas McPherson's home runs by season: 3 in 2004, 8 in 2005, 7 in 2006, 0 in 2008, and 0 in 2011. His most in one season was 8, in 2005.
- What was Dallas McPherson's career batting average?
- Dallas McPherson batted .241 over his career, with 93 hits in 386 at bats.
- How many RBI did Dallas McPherson have?
- Dallas McPherson drove in 45 runs in his career.
- Is Dallas McPherson in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Dallas McPherson has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.