Dave Staton
Born: 4/12/1968 in Seattle, WA, USA
MLB Debut: 1993-09-08 | Final Game: 1994-05-19
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'5" | Weight: 215 lbs
Full name: David Alan Staton
Biography
Dave Staton was a professional baseball player born in 1968, who had a brief but notable career as a position player in Major League Baseball (MLB) between 1993 and 1994. Over the course of his career, Staton participated in 46 games, where he showcased his power-hitting ability with 9 home runs. Despite finishing with a batting average of .213, he contributed 15 RBIs to his teams, demonstrating his potential as a run producer during his time on the field.
Staton's career unfolded during a dynamic period in baseball, characterized by a rising emphasis on power hitting and offensive production. While his tenure in the majors was short-lived, he left an impression with his ability to hit home runs, reflecting the evolving nature of the game as it transitioned into the power-centric era of the mid-1990s. Despite limited opportunities, Staton's achievements on the field remain part of his legacy in baseball history.
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 | 0.213 | 0.303 | 0.509 | 0.813 | -120.8 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | SDP | NL | 17 | 42 | 7 | 11 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 9 | 0 | 3 | 12 | 0.262 | 0.0 |
| 1994 | SDP | NL | 29 | 66 | 6 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 10 | 18 | 0.182 | -120.8 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 32 | 30 | 218 | 34 | 0 | 19 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | SDN | 1B | 12 | 10 | 66 | 14 | 0 | 10 |
| 1994 | SDN | 1B | 20 | 20 | 152 | 20 | 0 | 9 |
Career Games by 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 |