Dave Campbell
Second Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records
Dave Campbell was a second baseman who played in Major League Baseball for the Nashville Elite Giants, the New York Black Yankees, and the Philadelphia Stars. In 137 career games, he hit .258 with 126 hits, 2 home runs, and 37 RBI. His totals include Negro Leagues seasons, which MLB recognized as major league in 2020.
- 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
- Second Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- L / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'5" / 140 lb
- Died
- 7/6/1961 in Winston-Salem, NC, USA
Full name: David Butler Campbell
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 137 | 489 | 66 | 126 | 18 | 6 | 2 | 37 | 7 | 45 | 2 | .258 | .323 | .331 | .654 | -652 |
Career AVG .258 vs. league average .271 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .323 vs. league average .338 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .331 vs. league average .388 across their career seasons — 14.7% below league average.
Career OPS .654 vs. league average .727 across their career seasons — 10.0% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1930 | NEG | NNL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1938 | NBY | NN2 | 30 | 110 | 17 | 35 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 13 | 3 | 9 | 1 | .318 | .272 (+17%) | .341 (+8%) | .392 (+9%) | .734 (+9%) | 145.1 |
| 1939 | NBY | NN2 | 27 | 97 | 14 | 22 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 8 | 1 | .227 | .274 (-17%) | .342 (-16%) | .393 (-27%) | .735 (-22%) | -340.5 |
| 1940 | PS | NN2 | 38 | 143 | 21 | 34 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 14 | 0 | .238 | .267 (-11%) | .335 (-7%) | .387 (-22%) | .722 (-16%) | -341.9 |
| 1941 | PS | NN2 | 39 | 135 | 14 | 35 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 3 | 14 | 0 | .259 | .262 (-1%) | .332 (avg) | .373 (-13%) | .705 (-7%) | -114.9 |
| 1942 | PS | NN2 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 6 seasons | 137 | 489 | 66 | 126 | 18 | 6 | 2 | 37 | 7 | 45 | 2 | .258 | — | — | — | — | -652 | ||
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
View full game log (109 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 57 | 199 | 32 | 53 | 2 | 12 | .266 |
| Away | 52 | 180 | 23 | 51 | 0 | 10 | .283 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1942-05-16 | PH5 | NW2 | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1941-09-01 | PH5 | NY6 | L | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1941-08-31 | PH5 | NY5 | W | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1941-08-24 | PH5 | NY6 | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1941-08-17 | PH5 | NY5 | W | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1941-08-16 | PH5 | NY5 | W | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1941-08-07 | PH5 | HOM | L | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1941-08-02 | PH5 | NY6 | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1941-07-29 | PH5 | HOM | L | 4 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1941-07-20 | PH5 | NY5 | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 115 |
| Third Base | 20 |
| Right Field | 2 |
Dave Campbell: the record in brief
Dave Campbell's record on this page is drawn from the season tables, which run from 1930 to 1942. Campbell played for the Nashville Elite Giants (1930), the New York Black Yankees (1938 to 1939), and the Philadelphia Stars (1940 through 1942). Born on July 20, 1908, in Greenwood, SC, USA, Campbell is listed as a second baseman and batted left-handed and threw right-handed. The bio gives 5 feet, 5 inches and 140 pounds. Campbell's death is recorded on July 6, 1961, in Winston-Salem, NC, USA. Dave Campbell was the playing name; the full given name is David Butler.
Campbell finished with 126 hits from 489 at bats in 137 games, which works out to .258, along with 2 homers and 37 runs batted in. Reaching base at a .323 clip and slugging .331, Campbell finished with a .654 OPS. The .258 career average is close to the .271 the league hit across the same seasons. The highest hit total in a season was 35, in 1938.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dave Campbell
- Was Dave Campbell a pitcher?
- No. Dave Campbell was a position player (Second Baseman).
- How many home runs did Dave Campbell hit?
- Dave Campbell hit 2 career home runs with 126 hits.
- What was Dave Campbell's career batting average?
- Dave Campbell batted .258 over his career, with 126 hits in 489 at bats.
- How many RBI did Dave Campbell have?
- Dave Campbell drove in 37 runs in his career.
- Is Dave Campbell in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Dave Campbell has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
- What teams did Dave Campbell play for?
- Dave Campbell played for the Nashville Elite Giants, the New York Black Yankees, and the Philadelphia Stars.