Damon Minor
First Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2000-2004)
Damon Minor was a first baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 2000 to 2004 for the San Francisco Giants, a span of 5 seasons. In 136 career games, he hit .232 with 66 hits, 13 home runs, and 39 RBI. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 132.
- 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
- 6'7" / 230 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2000-09-02
- Last Game
- 2004-06-24
Full name: Damon Reed Minor
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 136 | 285 | 35 | 66 | 9 | 0 | 13 | 39 | 0 | 41 | 61 | .232 | .338 | .400 | .738 | 132 |
Career AVG .232 vs. league average .265 across their career seasons — 12.8% below league average.
Career OBP .338 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .400 vs. league average .427 across their career seasons — 6.3% below league average.
Career OPS .738 vs. league average .763 across their career seasons — near league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
Click a stat to plot it across every season.
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | SFN | NL | 10 | 9 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 1 | .444 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2001 | SFN | NL | 19 | 45 | 3 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 8 | .156 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2002 | SFN | NL | 83 | 173 | 21 | 41 | 6 | 0 | 10 | 24 | 0 | 24 | 34 | .237 | .261 (-9%) | .331 (+1%) | .416 (+7%) | .747 (+4%) | 151.9 |
| 2004 | SFN | NL | 24 | 58 | 8 | 14 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 12 | 18 | .241 | .266 (-9%) | .335 (+21%) | .427 (-36%) | .762 (-11%) | -19.5 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 136 | 285 | 35 | 66 | 9 | 0 | 13 | 39 | 0 | 41 | 61 | .232 | — | — | — | — | 132 | ||
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 (136 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 75 | 147 | 17 | 28 | 5 | 19 | .190 |
| Away | 61 | 138 | 18 | 38 | 8 | 20 | .275 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004-06-24 | SFG | LAD | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004-06-23 | SFG | LAD | W | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2004-06-21 | SFG | LAD | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2004-06-20 | SFG | BOS | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2004-06-19 | SFG | BOS | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2004-06-18 | SFG | BOS | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004-06-17 | SFG | TOR | W | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 2004-06-15 | SFG | TOR | W | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004-06-13 | SFG | BAL | W | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2004-06-12 | SFG | BAL | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 76 |
| Designated Hitter | 4 |
Salary History
Damon Minor's recorded salaries total $403,000 over 2 seasons, 2001 to 2002. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Minor's career ran from 2000 to 2004. No salary is recorded for 2000 and 2004.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | SFN | NL | $203,000 |
| 2001 | SFN | NL | $200,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $403,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Oklahoma | Norman | OK | 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996 |
Damon Minor: the record in brief
According to the bio, Damon Minor debuted on September 2, 2000 and played a final game on June 24, 2004. Every season row on the page belongs to the San Francisco Giants, from 2000 through 2004. Minor, born on January 5, 1974, in Canton, OH, USA, is listed as a first baseman and both batted and threw left-handed. The bio gives 6-foot-7 and 230 pounds. The given name on file is Damon Reed Minor.
Across 136 games at the plate, Minor's career line reads 66 hits in 285 at bats for a .232 average; the totals also include 13 home runs and 39 RBI. The on-base percentage is .338 and the slugging percentage .400, for an OPS of .738. Measured against the leagues Minor played in, the .232 career average compares with a .265 league average over the same seasons, 12.8% below the league. 2002 was Minor's biggest home run year, with 10. The highest hit total in a season was 41, in 2002.
Frequently Asked Questions about Damon Minor
- What years did Damon Minor play?
- Damon Minor played in Major League Baseball from 2000 to 2004.
- Was Damon Minor a pitcher?
- No. Damon Minor was a position player (First Baseman).
- How many home runs did Damon Minor hit?
- Damon Minor hit 13 career home runs with 66 hits.
- What teams did Damon Minor play for?
- Damon Minor played for one team, the San Francisco Giants (2000–2002, 2004).
- What were Damon Minor's career stats?
- In 136 games, Damon Minor had 66 hits, 13 home runs, 39 RBI, and 35 runs, with a .232 batting average.
- How much did Damon Minor earn in his career?
- Damon Minor's recorded salaries total $403,000 over 2 seasons, 2001 to 2002. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Minor's career ran from 2000 to 2004. No salary is recorded for 2000 and 2004.
- What was Damon Minor's salary?
- Damon Minor's last recorded salary was $203,000, in 2002. His highest recorded salary was $203,000, in 2002, and his lowest was $200,000, in 2001. The Salary History table lists each season from 2001 to 2002.
- What position did Damon Minor play?
- Damon Minor played primarily as a first baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Damon Minor and how much did he weigh?
- Damon Minor was listed at 6 feet 7 inches and 230 pounds.
- How many home runs did Damon Minor hit each season?
- Damon Minor's home runs by season: 3 in 2000, 0 in 2001, 10 in 2002, and 0 in 2004. His most in one season was 10, in 2002.
- What was Damon Minor's career batting average?
- Damon Minor batted .232 over his career, with 66 hits in 285 at bats.
- How many RBI did Damon Minor have?
- Damon Minor drove in 39 runs in his career.
- Is Damon Minor in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Damon Minor has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.