Ryan Doumit is a former Major League Baseball player who spent most of his career as a catcher and outfielder. He was born on April 3, 1981, in Moses Lake, Washington, and attended Moses Lake High School. Doumit was drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the second round of the 1999 MLB draft and made his debut with the team in 2005.
During his career, Doumit played for the Pittsburgh Pirates, Minnesota Twins, and Atlanta Braves. He was known for his versatility, as he could play multiple positions, including catcher, first base, and outfield. Doumit was also a switch-hitter, which made him a valuable asset to his teams.
In his rookie season with the Pirates, Doumit played in 75 games and hit .255 with seven home runs and 32 RBIs. He continued to improve over the next few seasons, hitting a career-high .318 in 2008. Doumit also hit 15 home runs and drove in 69 runs that season, earning him a spot on the National League All-Star team.
Injuries were a recurring issue for Doumit throughout his career. He missed significant time in 2007 and 2009 due to wrist injuries, and in 2011, he suffered a concussion that caused him to miss over a month of the season. Despite these setbacks, Doumit remained a productive player when healthy.
In 2012, Doumit signed with the Minnesota Twins as a free agent. He played in 134 games that season, hitting .275 with 18 home runs and 75 RBIs. He also set a career-high in doubles with 34. Doumit continued to play for the Twins through the 2013 season before being traded to the Atlanta Braves in 2014.
Doumit's final season in the majors was with the Braves in 2014. He played in 75 games that season, hitting .197 with four home runs and 15 RBIs. After the season, Doumit became a free agent and ultimately decided to retire from baseball.
In total, Doumit played in 970 games over his 10-year career. He finished with a .264 batting average, 104 home runs, and 432 RBIs. Doumit was a solid contributor throughout his career, known for his versatility and ability to hit from both sides of the plate. While injuries may have limited his playing time, Doumit was a valuable player when healthy and made a significant impact on the teams he played for.
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