Hunter Dozier, Outfield

Date of Birth: 8/22/1991
Birthplace: Wichita Falls, Texas
College: Stephen F. Austin State University

Hunter Dozier, outfielder, was a top player at Stephen F. Austin State University. In 2013, he was named the Southland Conference Player of the Year. That June, he was drafted by the Kansas City Royals.

Dozier played in the Royals minor league system from 2013 through most of 2016. He joined the Royals for just 8 games in 2016.

Dozier spent the 2017 season in the minors.

Dozier played in 102 games with the Royals in 2018. He had 83 hits, 19 doubles, 34 RBIs, 109 strikeouts to 24 walks, and a .229 batting average. Defensively, he played 51 games at first base, 37 games at third base, and 2 games in right field.

Dozier finished the 2019 season with 146 hits, 29 doubles, 26 home runs, 84 RBIs, 148 strikeouts to 55 walks, and a .279 batting average in 139 games. Defensively, as a third baseman in 100 games, he made 181 assists, 66 putouts, and 9 errors.

Dozier played in 44 games in 2020. He finished the season with 36 hits, 48 strikeouts to 27 walks, and a .228 batting average. Defensively, he played 28 games at first base, 1 game at third base, 2 games in left field, and 18 games in right field.

Dozier finished the 2021 season with 105 hits, 27 doubles, 16 home runs, 54 RBIs, 154 strikeouts to 43 walks, and a .285 batting average in 144 games.

The Royals released Dozier on May 27, 2023.

Sources for Information
Wikipedia - Hunter Dozier
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