Dave Campbell, baseball player, 1967-1974

Dave Campbell

Born: 1/14/1942 in Manistee, MI, USA

MLB Debut: 1967-09-17 | Final Game: 1974-09-30

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: David Wilson Campbell

Biography

Dave Campbell was a versatile position player who graced Major League Baseball from 1967 to 1974. Born in 1942, Campbell played a total of 428 games during his career, showcasing his skills primarily as an infielder and outfielder. His offensive contributions included 267 hits, 20 home runs, and 89 runs batted in, with a career batting average of .213. In addition to his power, Campbell demonstrated speed on the bases, accumulating 29 stolen bases throughout his time in the league. Campbell's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, marked by the evolution of player roles and strategies. Though he may not have been a marquee player, his ability to adapt to various positions made him a valuable asset to the teams he played for, including the San Diego Padres and the Houston Astros. His contributions to the game were appreciated by teammates and fans alike, as Campbell navigated the challenges of the era, characterized by dynamic pitching and shifting offensive philosophies.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
428 1252 128 267 54 4 20 89 29 102 254 0.213 0.272 0.311 0.583 -2924.5

Season-by-Season Batting

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 27 3 59 3 2 8
2B 275 246 595 758 40 163
3B 81 67 57 142 8 11
OF 4 2 2 0 0 0
SS 4 2 1 8 1 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 27
Second Base 275
Third Base 82
Shortstop 4
Left Field 4

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Michigan Ann Arbor MI 1962, 1963, 1964