Doug Strange
Third Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1989-1998)
Doug Strange was a third baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1989 to 1998 for 6 teams, including the Detroit Tigers, a span of 10 seasons. In 707 career games, he hit .233 with 434 hits, 31 home runs, and 211 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
- Third Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- B / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'2" / 170 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1989-07-13
- Last Game
- 1998-09-27
Full name: Joseph Douglas Strange
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 707 | 1,859 | 194 | 434 | 87 | 7 | 31 | 211 | 14 | 155 | 330 | .233 | .295 | .338 | .633 | -4,585 |
Career AVG .233 vs. league average .263 across their career seasons — 11.4% below league average.
Career OBP .295 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — 11.0% below league average.
Career SLG .338 vs. league average .405 across their career seasons — 16.7% below league average.
Career OPS .633 vs. league average .737 across their career seasons — 14.1% below 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | DET | AL | 64 | 196 | 16 | 42 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 14 | 3 | 17 | 36 | .214 | .254 (-16%) | .319 (-12%) | .375 (-31%) | .694 (-22%) | -633.8 |
| 1991 | CHN | NL | 3 | 9 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | .444 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1992 | CHN | NL | 52 | 94 | 7 | 15 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 10 | 15 | .160 | .255 (-38%) | .322 (-25%) | .377 (-46%) | .699 (-37%) | -517.4 |
| 1993 | TEX | AL | 145 | 484 | 58 | 124 | 29 | 0 | 7 | 60 | 6 | 43 | 69 | .256 | .265 (-3%) | .332 (-4%) | .403 (-11%) | .735 (-8%) | -605.4 |
| 1994 | TEX | AL | 73 | 226 | 26 | 48 | 12 | 1 | 5 | 26 | 1 | 15 | 38 | .212 | .269 (-21%) | .338 (-21%) | .424 (-20%) | .763 (-20%) | -802.7 |
| 1995 | SEA | AL | 74 | 155 | 19 | 42 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 21 | 0 | 10 | 25 | .271 | .266 (+2%) | .337 (-4%) | .417 (-6%) | .755 (-5%) | -139.8 |
| 1996 | SEA | AL | 88 | 183 | 19 | 43 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 23 | 1 | 14 | 31 | .235 | .269 (-13%) | .340 (-15%) | .426 (-22%) | .767 (-19%) | -593.8 |
| 1997 | MON | NL | 118 | 327 | 40 | 84 | 16 | 2 | 12 | 47 | 0 | 36 | 76 | .257 | .266 (-4%) | .336 (-1%) | .419 (+2%) | .756 (+1%) | 37.4 |
| 1998 | PIT | NL | 90 | 185 | 9 | 32 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 1 | 10 | 39 | .173 | .266 (-35%) | .335 (-35%) | .420 (-49%) | .755 (-43%) | -1329.4 |
| Career · 9 seasons | 707 | 1,859 | 194 | 434 | 87 | 7 | 31 | 211 | 14 | 155 | 330 | .233 | — | — | — | — | -4,585 | ||
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 (707 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 371 | 948 | 102 | 234 | 17 | 119 | .247 |
| Away | 336 | 911 | 92 | 200 | 14 | 92 | .220 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-09-27 | PIT | CIN | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1998-09-26 | PIT | CIN | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998-09-25 | PIT | CIN | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998-09-24 | PIT | SFG | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1998-09-23 | PIT | SFG | L | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1998-09-21 | PIT | SFG | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998-09-16 | PIT | STL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1998-09-15 | PIT | STL | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998-09-14 | PIT | STL | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998-09-11 | PIT | PHI | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 7 | 0 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 2B | 229 | 178 | 398 | 567 | 21 | 132 |
| 3B | 339 | 257 | 188 | 501 | 54 | 39 |
| OF | 20 | 11 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SS | 10 | 1 | 4 | 8 | 0 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | DET | 2B | 9 | 4 | 16 | 14 | 1 | 5 |
| 1989 | DET | 3B | 54 | 50 | 33 | 96 | 18 | 11 |
| 1989 | DET | SS | 9 | 1 | 4 | 8 | 0 | 1 |
| 1991 | CHN | 3B | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 | CHN | 2B | 12 | 2 | 6 | 15 | 0 | 2 |
| 1992 | CHN | 3B | 33 | 19 | 18 | 36 | 6 | 2 |
| 1993 | TEX | 2B | 135 | 122 | 272 | 362 | 13 | 81 |
| 1993 | TEX | 3B | 9 | 6 | 4 | 12 | 0 | 2 |
| 1993 | TEX | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | TEX | 2B | 53 | 41 | 78 | 147 | 7 | 36 |
| 1994 | TEX | 3B | 13 | 10 | 6 | 28 | 4 | 3 |
| 1994 | TEX | OF | 3 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | SEA | 2B | 5 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 1 |
| 1995 | SEA | 3B | 41 | 29 | 28 | 64 | 5 | 2 |
| 1995 | SEA | OF | 4 | 3 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | SEA | 1B | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1996 | SEA | 2B | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | SEA | 3B | 39 | 22 | 11 | 38 | 2 | 3 |
| 1996 | SEA | OF | 11 | 6 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | MON | 1B | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1997 | MON | 2B | 3 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 |
| 1997 | MON | 3B | 105 | 88 | 62 | 170 | 13 | 13 |
| 1997 | MON | OF | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 | PIT | 1B | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 | PIT | 2B | 9 | 7 | 17 | 18 | 0 | 6 |
| 1998 | PIT | 3B | 42 | 30 | 25 | 54 | 5 | 3 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 7 |
| Second Base | 229 |
| Third Base | 338 |
| Shortstop | 10 |
| Left Field | 18 |
| Right Field | 2 |
| Designated Hitter | 12 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | PIT | NL | $550,000 |
| 1998 | PIT | NL | $575,000 |
| 1997 | MON | NL | $220,000 |
| 1996 | SEA | AL | $380,000 |
| 1995 | SEA | AL | $195,000 |
| 1994 | TEX | AL | $225,000 |
| 1993 | TEX | AL | $125,000 |
| 1989 | DET | AL | $68,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $2,338,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Carolina State University | Raleigh | NC | 1983, 1984, 1985 |
Most Similar Players
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Doug Strange (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Doug Strange: the record in brief
According to the bio, Doug Strange debuted on July 13, 1989 and played a final game on September 27, 1998. By club, Strange's seasons break down as the Detroit Tigers (1989), the Chicago Cubs (1991 through 1992), the Texas Rangers (1993 through 1994), the Seattle Mariners (1995 to 1996), the Montreal Expos (1997), and the Pittsburgh Pirates (1998). Listed as a third baseman, Strange batted from both sides and threw right-handed. The recorded size is 6 feet, 2 inches and 170 pounds. Strange was born on April 13, 1964, in Greenville, SC, USA. On the record, Doug Strange was born Joseph Douglas Strange.
In 707 games and 1,859 at bats, Strange batted .233 with 434 hits, along with 31 homers and 211 RBI. The on-base percentage is .295 and the slugging percentage .338, for an OPS of .633. Measured against the leagues Strange played in, the .233 career average compares with a .263 league average over the same seasons, 11.4% below the league. The home run peak was 12 in 1997 with the Montreal Expos. The highest hit total in a season was 124, in 1993.
Frequently Asked Questions about Doug Strange
- What years did Doug Strange play?
- Doug Strange played in Major League Baseball from 1989 to 1998.
- Was Doug Strange a pitcher?
- No. Doug Strange was a position player (Third Baseman).
- How many home runs did Doug Strange hit?
- Doug Strange hit 31 career home runs with 434 hits.
- What was Doug Strange's career batting average?
- Doug Strange batted .233 over his career, with 434 hits in 1,859 at bats.
- How many RBI did Doug Strange have?
- Doug Strange drove in 211 runs in his career.
- Is Doug Strange in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Doug Strange has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.