Don Money
Third Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1968-1983)
Don Money was a third baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1968 to 1983 for the Philadelphia Phillies and the Milwaukee Brewers, a span of 16 seasons. In 1,720 career games, he hit .261 with 1,623 hits, 176 home runs, and 729 RBI. Don Money was a 4-time All-Star. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 6,167.
- 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
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'1" / 170 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1968-04-10
- Last Game
- 1983-09-17
- Awards
- 4× All-Star
Full name: Donald Wayne Money
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,720 | 6,215 | 798 | 1,623 | 302 | 36 | 176 | 729 | 80 | 600 | 866 | .261 | .328 | .406 | .734 | 6,167 |
Career AVG .261 vs. league average .256 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .328 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .406 vs. league average .377 across their career seasons — +7.9% above league average.
Career OPS .734 vs. league average .699 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | PHI | NL | 4 | 13 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 | .231 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1969 | PHI | NL | 127 | 450 | 41 | 103 | 22 | 2 | 6 | 42 | 1 | 43 | 83 | .229 | .248 (-8%) | .320 (-8%) | .369 (-12%) | .689 (-10%) | -695.0 |
| 1970 | PHI | NL | 120 | 447 | 66 | 132 | 25 | 4 | 14 | 66 | 4 | 43 | 68 | .295 | .253 (+16%) | .325 (+11%) | .385 (+20%) | .711 (+16%) | 1322.5 |
| 1971 | PHI | NL | 121 | 439 | 40 | 98 | 22 | 8 | 7 | 38 | 4 | 31 | 80 | .223 | .249 (-10%) | .316 (-13%) | .365 (-2%) | .682 (-7%) | -621.5 |
| 1972 | PHI | NL | 152 | 536 | 54 | 119 | 16 | 2 | 15 | 52 | 5 | 41 | 92 | .222 | .243 (-9%) | .310 (-11%) | .353 (-3%) | .664 (-7%) | -593.6 |
| 1973 | ML4 | AL | 145 | 556 | 75 | 158 | 28 | 2 | 11 | 61 | 22 | 53 | 53 | .284 | .256 (+11%) | .325 (+7%) | .378 (+6%) | .703 (+6%) | 723.2 |
| 1974 | ML4 | AL | 159 | 629 | 85 | 178 | 32 | 3 | 15 | 65 | 19 | 62 | 80 | .283 | .256 (+10%) | .324 (+7%) | .369 (+12%) | .693 (+10%) | 1195.4 |
| 1975 | ML4 | AL | 109 | 405 | 58 | 112 | 16 | 1 | 15 | 43 | 7 | 31 | 51 | .277 | .257 (+7%) | .327 (+1%) | .374 (+16%) | .701 (+9%) | 607.4 |
| 1976 | ML4 | AL | 117 | 439 | 51 | 117 | 18 | 4 | 12 | 62 | 6 | 47 | 50 | .267 | .255 (+4%) | .320 (+4%) | .360 (+13%) | .681 (+9%) | 672.6 |
| 1977 | ML4 | AL | 152 | 570 | 86 | 159 | 28 | 3 | 25 | 83 | 8 | 57 | 70 | .279 | .264 (+6%) | .329 (+6%) | .401 (+17%) | .730 (+12%) | 1410.2 |
| 1978 | ML4 | AL | 137 | 518 | 88 | 152 | 30 | 2 | 14 | 54 | 3 | 48 | 70 | .293 | .257 (+14%) | .323 (+11%) | .378 (+16%) | .702 (+14%) | 1487.1 |
| 1979 | ML4 | AL | 92 | 350 | 52 | 83 | 20 | 1 | 6 | 38 | 1 | 40 | 47 | .237 | .265 (-11%) | .329 (-4%) | .397 (-12%) | .727 (-8%) | -445.0 |
| 1980 | ML4 | AL | 86 | 289 | 39 | 74 | 17 | 1 | 17 | 46 | 0 | 40 | 36 | .256 | .264 (-3%) | .326 (+7%) | .387 (+28%) | .714 (+19%) | 1005.7 |
| 1981 | ML4 | AL | 60 | 185 | 17 | 40 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 14 | 0 | 19 | 27 | .216 | .255 (-15%) | .320 (-10%) | .368 (-22%) | .688 (-17%) | -457.1 |
| 1982 | ML4 | AL | 96 | 275 | 40 | 78 | 14 | 3 | 16 | 55 | 0 | 32 | 38 | .284 | .261 (+9%) | .324 (+11%) | .388 (+37%) | .712 (+25%) | 1265.9 |
| 1983 | ML4 | AL | 43 | 114 | 5 | 17 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 11 | 17 | .149 | .260 (-43%) | .324 (-32%) | .389 (-44%) | .714 (-38%) | -710.4 |
| Career · 16 seasons | 1,720 | 6,215 | 798 | 1,623 | 302 | 36 | 176 | 729 | 80 | 600 | 866 | .261 | — | — | — | — | 6,167 | ||
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.
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
Playoff Batting by Year
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (1720 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 850 | 3036 | 417 | 815 | 94 | 352 | .268 |
| Away | 870 | 3179 | 381 | 808 | 82 | 377 | .254 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983-09-17 | MIL | BAL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1983-08-02 | MIL | KCR | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1983-08-01 | MIL | BOS | W | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 1983-07-31 | MIL | BOS | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1983-07-19 | MIL | TEX | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1983-07-16 | MIL | MIN | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1983-07-12 | MIL | TEX | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1983-07-09 | MIL | CHW | L | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1983-06-24 | MIL | CLE | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1983-06-19 | MIL | NYY | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 108 | 98 | 1021 | 68 | 6 | 96 |
| 2B | 192 | 178 | 392 | 582 | 19 | 127 |
| 3B | 1025 | 983 | 897 | 2061 | 97 | 224 |
| OF | 63 | 63 | 115 | 5 | 2 | 2 |
| SS | 165 | 155 | 272 | 526 | 26 | 105 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | PHI | SS | 4 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 0 | 3 |
| 1969 | PHI | SS | 126 | 126 | 212 | 443 | 21 | 82 |
| 1970 | PHI | 3B | 119 | 119 | 131 | 236 | 15 | 27 |
| 1970 | PHI | SS | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1971 | PHI | 2B | 20 | 20 | 41 | 64 | 2 | 6 |
| 1971 | PHI | 3B | 68 | 55 | 52 | 130 | 9 | 13 |
| 1971 | PHI | OF | 40 | 40 | 74 | 3 | 0 | 2 |
| 1972 | PHI | 3B | 151 | 146 | 139 | 316 | 10 | 31 |
| 1972 | PHI | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1973 | ML4 | 3B | 124 | 125 | 112 | 224 | 10 | 24 |
| 1973 | ML4 | SS | 21 | 18 | 34 | 52 | 3 | 17 |
| 1974 | ML4 | 2B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1974 | ML4 | 3B | 157 | 155 | 131 | 336 | 5 | 42 |
| 1975 | ML4 | 3B | 99 | 98 | 95 | 179 | 14 | 22 |
| 1975 | ML4 | SS | 7 | 5 | 14 | 15 | 1 | 2 |
| 1976 | ML4 | 3B | 103 | 103 | 96 | 202 | 13 | 21 |
| 1976 | ML4 | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1977 | ML4 | 2B | 116 | 106 | 256 | 357 | 12 | 82 |
| 1977 | ML4 | 3B | 15 | 14 | 9 | 31 | 2 | 1 |
| 1977 | ML4 | OF | 23 | 23 | 41 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 1978 | ML4 | 1B | 61 | 59 | 615 | 37 | 4 | 49 |
| 1978 | ML4 | 2B | 36 | 35 | 66 | 116 | 3 | 30 |
| 1978 | ML4 | 3B | 25 | 22 | 21 | 55 | 1 | 9 |
| 1978 | ML4 | SS | 2 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 1 | 0 |
| 1979 | ML4 | 1B | 19 | 19 | 196 | 11 | 0 | 20 |
| 1979 | ML4 | 2B | 16 | 16 | 26 | 42 | 2 | 7 |
| 1979 | ML4 | 3B | 26 | 21 | 18 | 64 | 0 | 6 |
| 1980 | ML4 | 1B | 14 | 12 | 132 | 9 | 2 | 15 |
| 1980 | ML4 | 2B | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 2 |
| 1980 | ML4 | 3B | 55 | 54 | 41 | 117 | 10 | 18 |
| 1981 | ML4 | 1B | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1981 | ML4 | 3B | 56 | 48 | 27 | 100 | 3 | 8 |
| 1982 | ML4 | 1B | 11 | 7 | 62 | 11 | 0 | 9 |
| 1982 | ML4 | 2B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1982 | ML4 | 3B | 16 | 13 | 10 | 38 | 4 | 2 |
| 1983 | ML4 | 1B | 2 | 1 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1983 | ML4 | 3B | 11 | 10 | 15 | 33 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 108 |
| Second Base | 192 |
| Third Base | 1029 |
| Shortstop | 161 |
| Left Field | 63 |
| Designated Hitter | 178 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Player of the Week | Week of 1978-07-14 |
| 1974 | Player of the Week | Week of 1974-07-05 |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 29th | 5.0 | 392 | 0 |
| 1974 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 29th | 5.0 | 336 | 0 |
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Don Money: the record in brief
Between the debut on April 10, 1968 and the final game on September 17, 1983, Don Money built the record summarized on this page. By club, Money's seasons break down as the Philadelphia Phillies (1968 through 1972) and the Milwaukee Brewers (1973 through 1983). Born on June 7, 1947, in Washington, DC, USA, Money is listed as a third baseman and threw and hit right-handed. Size on record: 6 feet, 1 inch and 170 pounds. Don Money was the playing name; the full given name is Donald Wayne.
In 1,720 games and 6,215 at bats, Money batted .261 with 1,623 hits, along with 176 homers, 729 RBI, and 80 stolen bases. The on-base percentage is .328 and the slugging percentage .406, for an OPS of .734. Against a .256 league average for those years, Money's .261 average was near the norm. For power, 1977 stands out: 25 home runs with the Milwaukee Brewers. 1974 produced Money's most hits, 178 of them for the Milwaukee Brewers.
Frequently Asked Questions about Don Money
- What years did Don Money play?
- Don Money played in Major League Baseball from 1968 to 1983.
- Was Don Money a pitcher?
- No. Don Money was a position player (Third Baseman).
- How many home runs did Don Money hit?
- Don Money hit 176 career home runs with 1,623 hits.
- What teams did Don Money play for?
- Don Money played for 2 teams: the Philadelphia Phillies (1968–1972) and the Milwaukee Brewers (1973–1983).
- Did Don Money win an MVP award?
- No. Don Money did not win the MVP award.
- What awards did Don Money win?
- Don Money was selected to 4 All-Star Games.
- What were Don Money's career stats?
- In 1,720 games, Don Money had 1,623 hits, 176 home runs, 729 RBI, 798 runs, and 80 stolen bases, with a .261 batting average.
- What position did Don Money play?
- Don Money played primarily as a third baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Don Money and how much did he weigh?
- Don Money was listed at 6 feet 1 inch and 170 pounds.
- How many home runs did Don Money hit each season?
- Don Money's home runs by season: 0 in 1968, 6 in 1969, 14 in 1970, 7 in 1971, 15 in 1972, 11 in 1973, 15 in 1974, 15 in 1975, 12 in 1976, 25 in 1977, 14 in 1978, 6 in 1979, 17 in 1980, 2 in 1981, 16 in 1982, and 1 in 1983. His most in one season was 25, in 1977.
- What was Don Money's career batting average?
- Don Money batted .261 over his career, with 1,623 hits in 6,215 at bats.
- How many RBI did Don Money have?
- Don Money drove in 729 runs in his career.
- Is Don Money in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Don Money has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
- How many All-Star Games did Don Money make?
- Don Money was selected to 4 All-Star Games.