Dave Staton
First Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1993-1994)
Dave Staton was a first baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1993 to 1994 for the San Diego Padres, a span of 2 seasons. In 46 career games, he hit .213 with 23 hits, 9 home runs, and 15 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
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'5" / 215 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1993-09-08
- Last Game
- 1994-05-19
Full name: David Alan Staton
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46 | 108 | 13 | 23 | 5 | 0 | 9 | 15 | 0 | 13 | 30 | .213 | .303 | .509 | .813 | -115 |
Career AVG .213 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — 20.2% below league average.
Career OBP .303 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — 9.5% below league average.
Career SLG .509 vs. league average .412 across their career seasons — +23.6% above league average.
Career OPS .813 vs. league average .747 across their career seasons — +8.8% above 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | SDN | NL | 17 | 42 | 7 | 11 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 9 | 0 | 3 | 12 | .262 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1994 | SDN | NL | 29 | 66 | 6 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 10 | 18 | .182 | .269 (-33%) | .338 (-15%) | .424 (-7%) | .763 (-10%) | -114.6 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 46 | 108 | 13 | 23 | 5 | 0 | 9 | 15 | 0 | 13 | 30 | .213 | — | — | — | — | -115 | ||
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 (46 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 23 | 59 | 8 | 13 | 5 | 9 | .220 |
| Away | 23 | 49 | 5 | 10 | 4 | 6 | .204 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994-05-19 | SDP | HOU | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1994-05-18 | SDP | CHC | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1994-05-17 | SDP | CHC | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994-05-16 | SDP | CHC | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994-05-13 | SDP | LAD | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1994-05-09 | SDP | CIN | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1994-05-08 | SDP | COL | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1994-05-07 | SDP | COL | W | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1994-05-06 | SDP | COL | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1994-05-03 | SDP | PHI | W | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 32 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | SDN | NL | $109,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $109,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| California State University Fullerton | Fullerton | CA | 1989 |
| Orange Coast College | Costa Mesa | CA | 1986, 1987 |
Dave Staton: the record in brief
September 8, 1993 and May 19, 1994 bracket Dave Staton's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. All of the seasons listed were played for the San Diego Padres. Staton is listed as a first baseman at 215 pounds on a 6-foot-5 frame. The bio says Staton both batted and threw right-handed. Staton was born on April 12, 1968, in Seattle, WA, USA. Staton's full given name, per the bio, is David Alan Staton.
Across 46 games at the plate, Staton's career line reads 23 hits in 108 at bats for a .213 average, plus 9 homers and 15 RBI. On-base and slugging figures of .303 and .509 give Staton a career OPS of .813. Staton's .213 average ran 20.2% below the .267 that the league posted over the same seasons. No season topped the 12 hits of 1994. The best average in the busiest seasons was .262, in 1993.
Staton appears at one position only: first base, in 32 games. At first base, the fielding record shows 0 errors alongside 218 putouts and 34 assists.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dave Staton
- What years did Dave Staton play?
- Dave Staton played in Major League Baseball from 1993 to 1994.
- Was Dave Staton a pitcher?
- No. Dave Staton was a position player (First Baseman).
- How many home runs did Dave Staton hit?
- Dave Staton hit 9 career home runs with 23 hits.
- What was Dave Staton's career batting average?
- Dave Staton batted .213 over his career, with 23 hits in 108 at bats.
- How many RBI did Dave Staton have?
- Dave Staton drove in 15 runs in his career.
- Is Dave Staton in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Dave Staton has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.