David Segui
Born: 7/19/1966 in Kansas City, KS, USA
MLB Debut: 1990-05-08 | Final Game: 2004-09-08
Bats: B | Throws: L | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 170 lbs
Full name: David Vincent Segui
Biography
David Segui, born in 1966, was a professional baseball player who had a notable career spanning from 1990 to 2004. Primarily playing as a position player, Segui showcased his skills across multiple teams in Major League Baseball, including the Toronto Blue Jays, New York Mets, and Baltimore Orioles. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 1,456 games and compiled an impressive batting average of .291, which reflected his consistent ability to hit for both average and power.
Segui finished his career with 1,412 hits and 139 home runs, contributing significantly to his teams' offensive efforts with 684 RBIs. Although he was not known for his speed on the bases, he did manage to steal 17 bases throughout his time in the league. Segui's playing style was characterized by a balanced approach at the plate, combining solid contact skills with a keen eye for pitches, making him a valuable asset in the lineup during a time when offensive production was essential for team success. His contributions to the game left a lasting impact, particularly during the transition periods of the 1990s and early 2000s, as baseball evolved in terms of strategy and player utilization.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1456 | 4847 | 683 | 1412 | 284 | 16 | 139 | 684 | 17 | 524 | 687 | 0.291 | 0.359 | 0.443 | 0.802 | 6218.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | BAL | AL | 40 | 123 | 14 | 30 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 15 | 0 | 11 | 15 | 0.244 | -132.2 |
| 1991 | BAL | AL | 86 | 212 | 15 | 59 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 22 | 1 | 12 | 19 | 0.278 | -281.1 |
| 1992 | BAL | AL | 115 | 189 | 21 | 44 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 17 | 1 | 20 | 23 | 0.233 | -446.5 |
| 1993 | BAL | AL | 146 | 450 | 54 | 123 | 27 | 0 | 10 | 60 | 2 | 58 | 53 | 0.273 | 246.3 |
| 1994 | NYN | NL | 92 | 336 | 46 | 81 | 17 | 1 | 10 | 43 | 0 | 33 | 43 | 0.241 | -612.4 |
| 1995 | WSN | NL | 97 | 383 | 59 | 117 | 22 | 3 | 10 | 57 | 1 | 28 | 38 | 0.305 | 536.5 |
| 1995 | NYN | NL | 33 | 73 | 9 | 24 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 11 | 1 | 12 | 9 | 0.329 | 536.5 |
| 1996 | WSN | NL | 115 | 416 | 69 | 119 | 30 | 1 | 11 | 58 | 4 | 60 | 54 | 0.286 | 682.4 |
| 1997 | WSN | NL | 125 | 459 | 75 | 141 | 22 | 3 | 21 | 68 | 1 | 57 | 66 | 0.307 | 1644.3 |
| 1998 | SEA | AL | 143 | 522 | 79 | 159 | 36 | 1 | 19 | 84 | 3 | 49 | 80 | 0.305 | 1203.9 |
| 1999 | SEA | AL | 90 | 345 | 43 | 101 | 22 | 3 | 9 | 39 | 1 | 32 | 43 | 0.293 | 188.3 |
| 1999 | TOR | AL | 31 | 95 | 14 | 30 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 13 | 0 | 8 | 17 | 0.316 | 188.3 |
| 2000 | CLE | AL | 57 | 223 | 41 | 74 | 13 | 0 | 8 | 46 | 0 | 19 | 33 | 0.332 | 542.6 |
| 2000 | TEX | AL | 93 | 351 | 52 | 118 | 29 | 1 | 11 | 57 | 0 | 34 | 51 | 0.336 | 542.6 |
| 2001 | BAL | AL | 82 | 292 | 48 | 88 | 18 | 1 | 10 | 46 | 1 | 49 | 61 | 0.301 | 1074.4 |
| 2002 | BAL | AL | 26 | 95 | 10 | 25 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 16 | 0 | 11 | 22 | 0.263 | -78.3 |
| 2003 | BAL | AL | 67 | 224 | 26 | 59 | 10 | 1 | 5 | 25 | 1 | 26 | 47 | 0.263 | -114.7 |
| 2004 | BAL | AL | 18 | 59 | 8 | 20 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 5 | 13 | 0.339 | 126.7 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 1120 | 989 | 8477 | 766 | 43 | 854 |
| OF | 100 | 89 | 141 | 5 | 4 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | BAL | 1B | 36 | 32 | 283 | 26 | 3 | 24 |
| 1991 | BAL | 1B | 42 | 19 | 206 | 22 | 1 | 22 |
| 1991 | BAL | OF | 33 | 29 | 58 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 1992 | BAL | 1B | 95 | 31 | 375 | 34 | 1 | 42 |
| 1992 | BAL | OF | 18 | 16 | 31 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 | BAL | 1B | 144 | 127 | 1152 | 98 | 5 | 122 |
| 1994 | NYN | 1B | 78 | 70 | 664 | 51 | 3 | 65 |
| 1994 | NYN | OF | 21 | 19 | 31 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 1995 | MON | 1B | 97 | 94 | 840 | 70 | 3 | 68 |
| 1995 | MON | OF | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | NYN | 1B | 7 | 4 | 41 | 3 | 0 | 4 |
| 1995 | NYN | OF | 18 | 17 | 15 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | MON | 1B | 113 | 113 | 944 | 90 | 7 | 79 |
| 1997 | MON | 1B | 125 | 125 | 1035 | 88 | 6 | 104 |
| 1998 | SEA | 1B | 134 | 133 | 1045 | 116 | 1 | 107 |
| 1998 | SEA | OF | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | SEA | 1B | 90 | 86 | 700 | 61 | 3 | 86 |
| 1999 | TOR | 1B | 4 | 4 | 19 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| 2000 | CLE | 1B | 35 | 33 | 261 | 33 | 0 | 21 |
| 2000 | CLE | OF | 7 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 | TEX | 1B | 38 | 38 | 295 | 28 | 0 | 38 |
| 2001 | BAL | 1B | 65 | 65 | 487 | 33 | 9 | 49 |
| 2002 | BAL | 1B | 7 | 7 | 61 | 5 | 0 | 12 |
| 2003 | BAL | 1B | 8 | 6 | 52 | 6 | 0 | 7 |
| 2004 | BAL | 1B | 2 | 2 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 1120 |
| Left Field | 71 |
| Right Field | 29 |
| Designated Hitter | 205 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Player of the Week | Week of 1998-04-04 |
| 1996 | Player of the Week | Week of 1996-04-20 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | BAL | AL | $7,000,000 |
| 2003 | BAL | AL | $7,000,000 |
| 2002 | BAL | AL | $6,762,895 |
| 2001 | BAL | AL | $7,000,000 |
| 2000 | TEX | AL | $4,325,000 |
| 1999 | SEA | AL | $2,500,000 |
| 1998 | SEA | AL | $2,350,000 |
| 1997 | MON | NL | $1,550,000 |
| 1996 | MON | NL | $1,550,000 |
| 1995 | NYN | NL | $755,557 |
| 1994 | NYN | NL | $550,000 |
| 1993 | BAL | AL | $237,500 |
| 1992 | BAL | AL | $150,000 |
| 1991 | BAL | AL | $106,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $41,836,952 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City Kansas Community College | Kansas City | KS | 1985, 1986 |
| Louisiana Tech University | Ruston | LA | 1987 |