Dana Williams
Designated Hitter · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1989)
Dana Williams was a designated hitter who played in Major League Baseball in 1989 for the Boston Red Sox. In 8 career games, he hit .200 with 1 hits.
- 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
- Designated Hitter
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'10" / 170 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1989-06-19
- Last Game
- 1989-07-02
Full name: Dana Lamont Williams
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .200 | .333 | .400 | .733 | 0 |
Career AVG .200 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — 21.3% below league average.
Career OBP .333 vs. league average .320 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .400 vs. league average .375 across their career seasons — +6.6% above league average.
Career OPS .733 vs. league average .695 across their career seasons — +5.5% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | BOS | AL | 8 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .200 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 8 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .200 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
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
Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 4 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .200 |
| Away | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Last 8 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989-07-02 | BOS | TOR | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989-06-30 | BOS | TOR | W | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989-06-27 | BOS | MIL | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989-06-25 | BOS | MIN | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989-06-24 | BOS | MIN | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989-06-21 | BOS | TEX | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1989-06-20 | BOS | TEX | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989-06-19 | BOS | CHW | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 1 |
| Designated Hitter | 2 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprise-Ozark Community College | Enterprise | AL | 1982, 1983 |
Dana Williams: the record in brief
Dana Williams's major league career runs from a debut on June 19, 1989 to a final game on July 2, 1989. Every season row on the page belongs to the Boston Red Sox, in 1989. Williams is listed as a designated hitter at 170 pounds on a 5-foot-10 frame. Williams threw and hit right-handed, per the bio block. Williams was born on March 20, 1963, in Weirton, WV, USA. The given name on file is Dana Lamont Williams.
Williams finished with 1 hits from 5 at bats in 8 games, which works out to .200. Set against a .254 league average for the same years, Williams's .200 average sits 21.3% below it. Only one season appears, 1989 for the Boston Red Sox, when Williams played 8 games and went 1 for 5.
The position table credits Williams with 2 games at designated hitter and also lists 1 at left field.
The college table lists Enterprise-Ozark Community College in 1982 and 1983.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dana Williams
- Was Dana Williams a pitcher?
- No. Dana Williams was a position player (Designated Hitter).
- How many home runs did Dana Williams hit?
- Dana Williams hit 0 career home runs with 1 hit.
- What teams did Dana Williams play for?
- Dana Williams played for one team, the Boston Red Sox (1989).
- What were Dana Williams's career stats?
- In 8 games, Dana Williams had 1 hits and 1 runs, with a .200 batting average.
- What position did Dana Williams play?
- Dana Williams played primarily as a designated hitter, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Dana Williams and how much did he weigh?
- Dana Williams was listed at 5 feet 10 inches and 170 pounds.
- What was Dana Williams's career batting average?
- Dana Williams batted .200 over his career, with 1 hits in 5 at bats.
- Is Dana Williams in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Dana Williams has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.