Dave Cash, baseball player, 1969-1980

Dave Cash

Born: 6/11/1948 in Utica, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1969-09-13 | Final Game: 1980-10-05

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: David Cash

Biography

Dave Cash, born in 1948, was a prominent position player in Major League Baseball whose career spanned from 1969 to 1980. Known for his exceptional batting skills and versatility on the field, Cash played in 1,422 games and accumulated 1,571 hits, achieving a commendable batting average of .283. He was particularly recognized for his ability to get on base and contribute to his team's offensive efforts, as evidenced by his 426 RBIs and 21 home runs over his career. Additionally, he showcased his speed on the bases, recording 120 stolen bases, which added a dynamic element to his playing style. Cash was selected as an All-Star three times, highlighting his status as one of the league's top players during his era. He played during a transformative period in baseball, where the game was evolving with an increased focus on speed and athleticism. His contributions were significant to the teams he played for, including the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Philadelphia Phillies, where he helped shape competitive lineups. Dave Cash's legacy remains as a skilled infielder and a reliable hitter who left an indelible mark on the game in the 1970s.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1422 5554 732 1571 243 56 21 426 120 424 309 0.283 0.334 0.358 0.692 -1121.9

Season-by-Season Batting

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
21 89 9 21 5 0 0 6 4 3 0.236

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1976 NLCS PHI 3 13 1 4 1 0 0 1 0 0 0.308
1972 NLCS PIT 5 19 0 4 0 0 0 3 0 0 0.211
1971 NLCS PIT 4 19 5 8 2 0 0 1 0 1 0.421
1971 WS PIT 7 30 2 4 1 0 0 1 3 1 0.133
1970 NLCS PIT 2 8 1 1 1 0 0 0 1 1 0.125

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 1330 1277 3185 3841 117 901
3B 41 38 42 64 3 5
SS 3 0 1 0 1 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 1330
Third Base 41
Shortstop 3

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
1976 Player of the Week Week of 1976-06-18
1975 Player of the Week Week of 1975-05-02

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1976 Most Valuable Player NL 16th 15.0 336 0
1975 Most Valuable Player NL 13th 26.0 336 0
1974 Most Valuable Player NL 14th 6.0 336 0