Dave Chalk
Third Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1973-1981)
Dave Chalk was a third baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1973 to 1981 for 4 teams, including the California Angels, a span of 9 seasons. In 903 career games, he hit .252 with 733 hits, 15 home runs, and 243 RBI. Dave Chalk was a 2-time All-Star.
- 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
- Third Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'10" / 175 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1973-09-04
- Last Game
- 1981-09-27
- Awards
- 2× All-Star
Full name: David Lee Chalk
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 903 | 2,910 | 292 | 733 | 107 | 9 | 15 | 243 | 36 | 295 | 327 | .252 | .325 | .310 | .636 | -3,764 |
Career AVG .252 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .325 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .310 vs. league average .380 across their career seasons — 18.4% below league average.
Career OPS .636 vs. league average .706 across their career seasons — 9.9% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | CAL | AL | 24 | 69 | 14 | 16 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 9 | 13 | .232 | .256 (-10%) | .325 (+1%) | .378 (-31%) | .703 (-16%) | -138.3 |
| 1974 | CAL | AL | 133 | 465 | 44 | 117 | 9 | 3 | 5 | 31 | 10 | 30 | 57 | .252 | .256 (-2%) | .324 (-6%) | .369 (-14%) | .693 (-11%) | -744.8 |
| 1975 | CAL | AL | 149 | 513 | 59 | 140 | 24 | 2 | 3 | 56 | 6 | 66 | 49 | .273 | .257 (+6%) | .327 (+8%) | .374 (-8%) | .701 (-1%) | 79.0 |
| 1976 | CAL | AL | 142 | 438 | 39 | 95 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 33 | 0 | 49 | 62 | .217 | .255 (-15%) | .320 (-4%) | .360 (-30%) | .681 (-18%) | -1000.5 |
| 1977 | CAL | AL | 149 | 519 | 58 | 144 | 27 | 2 | 3 | 45 | 12 | 52 | 69 | .277 | .264 (+5%) | .329 (+5%) | .401 (-12%) | .730 (-4%) | -249.8 |
| 1978 | CAL | AL | 135 | 470 | 42 | 119 | 12 | 0 | 1 | 34 | 5 | 38 | 34 | .253 | .257 (-2%) | .323 (-2%) | .378 (-25%) | .702 (-14%) | -887.8 |
| 1979 | TEX | AL | 9 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .250 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1979 | OAK | AL | 66 | 212 | 15 | 47 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 13 | 2 | 29 | 14 | .222 | .265 (-16%) | .329 (-4%) | .397 (-30%) | .727 (-18%) | 0.0 |
| 1980 | KCA | AL | 69 | 167 | 19 | 42 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 20 | 1 | 18 | 27 | .251 | .264 (-5%) | .326 (avg) | .387 (-12%) | .714 (-7%) | -158.5 |
| 1981 | KCA | AL | 27 | 49 | 2 | 11 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 2 | .224 | — | — | — | — | -127.8 |
| Career · 10 seasons | 903 | 2,910 | 292 | 733 | 107 | 9 | 15 | 243 | 36 | 295 | 327 | .252 | — | — | — | — | -3,229 | ||
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 (903 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 446 | 1393 | 140 | 355 | 5 | 122 | .255 |
| Away | 457 | 1517 | 152 | 378 | 10 | 121 | .249 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981-09-27 | KCR | SEA | W | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1981-09-26 | KCR | SEA | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1981-09-25 | KCR | SEA | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1981-09-24 | KCR | MIN | W | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1981-08-13 | KCR | BAL | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1981-08-12 | KCR | BAL | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1981-06-11 | KCR | TOR | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1981-06-10 | KCR | TOR | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1981-06-09 | KCR | NYY | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1981-06-08 | KCR | NYY | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 101 | 77 | 175 | 229 | 10 | 47 |
| 3B | 462 | 433 | 346 | 900 | 49 | 87 |
| SS | 345 | 318 | 561 | 906 | 73 | 176 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | CAL | SS | 22 | 20 | 36 | 66 | 4 | 20 |
| 1974 | CAL | 3B | 38 | 38 | 32 | 81 | 5 | 16 |
| 1974 | CAL | SS | 99 | 95 | 168 | 269 | 29 | 55 |
| 1975 | CAL | 3B | 149 | 149 | 108 | 333 | 11 | 30 |
| 1976 | CAL | 3B | 49 | 45 | 35 | 94 | 4 | 9 |
| 1976 | CAL | SS | 102 | 94 | 141 | 293 | 13 | 45 |
| 1977 | CAL | 2B | 7 | 3 | 15 | 17 | 2 | 4 |
| 1977 | CAL | 3B | 141 | 137 | 114 | 266 | 21 | 21 |
| 1977 | CAL | SS | 4 | 4 | 18 | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| 1978 | CAL | 2B | 29 | 19 | 39 | 69 | 3 | 12 |
| 1978 | CAL | 3B | 22 | 18 | 9 | 33 | 1 | 4 |
| 1978 | CAL | SS | 97 | 92 | 168 | 237 | 19 | 46 |
| 1979 | TEX | 2B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1979 | TEX | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1979 | OAK | 2B | 37 | 35 | 77 | 93 | 2 | 22 |
| 1979 | OAK | 3B | 16 | 13 | 15 | 25 | 3 | 1 |
| 1979 | OAK | SS | 16 | 13 | 30 | 33 | 6 | 8 |
| 1980 | KCA | 2B | 17 | 14 | 33 | 31 | 3 | 7 |
| 1980 | KCA | 3B | 33 | 26 | 24 | 56 | 3 | 3 |
| 1980 | KCA | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1981 | KCA | 2B | 10 | 6 | 10 | 19 | 0 | 2 |
| 1981 | KCA | 3B | 14 | 7 | 9 | 12 | 1 | 3 |
| 1981 | KCA | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 102 |
| Third Base | 463 |
| Shortstop | 344 |
| Designated Hitter | 10 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Texas at Austin | Austin | TX | 1969, 1970, 1971, 1972 |
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Dave Chalk: the record in brief
Between the debut on September 4, 1973 and the final game on September 27, 1981, Dave Chalk built the record summarized on this page. By club, Chalk's seasons break down as the California Angels (1973 to 1978), the Texas Rangers (1979), the Oakland Athletics (1979), and the Kansas City Royals (1980 to 1981). Chalk is listed as a third baseman at 175 pounds on a 5-foot-10 frame. Chalk batted and threw right-handed, per the bio block. The recorded birth is August 30, 1950, in Del Rio, TX, USA. The given name on file is David Lee Chalk.
The batting record for Chalk: 903 games, 733 hits in 2,910 at bats, and a .252 average, along with 15 homers, 243 RBI, and 36 stolen bases. Reaching base at a .325 clip and slugging .310, Chalk finished with a .636 OPS. Against a .260 league average for those years, Chalk's .252 average was near the norm. In OPS terms, Chalk's .636 stands 9.9% below the league's .706. Chalk collected a career-high 144 hits in 1977. The RBI column peaks at 56 in 1975.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dave Chalk
- What years did Dave Chalk play?
- Dave Chalk played in Major League Baseball from 1973 to 1981.
- Was Dave Chalk a pitcher?
- No. Dave Chalk was a position player (Third Baseman).
- How many home runs did Dave Chalk hit?
- Dave Chalk hit 15 career home runs with 733 hits.
- What teams did Dave Chalk play for?
- Dave Chalk played for 4 teams: the California Angels (1973–1978), the Texas Rangers (1979), the Oakland Athletics (1979), and the Kansas City Royals (1980–1981).
- Did Dave Chalk win an MVP award?
- No. Dave Chalk did not win the MVP award.
- What awards did Dave Chalk win?
- Dave Chalk was selected to 2 All-Star Games.
- What were Dave Chalk's career stats?
- In 903 games, Dave Chalk had 733 hits, 15 home runs, 243 RBI, 292 runs, and 36 stolen bases, with a .252 batting average.
- What position did Dave Chalk play?
- Dave Chalk played primarily as a third baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Dave Chalk and how much did he weigh?
- Dave Chalk was listed at 5 feet 10 inches and 175 pounds.
- How many home runs did Dave Chalk hit each season?
- Dave Chalk's home runs by season: 0 in 1973, 5 in 1974, 3 in 1975, 0 in 1976, 3 in 1977, 1 in 1978, 2 in 1979, 1 in 1980, and 0 in 1981. His most in one season was 5, in 1974.
- What was Dave Chalk's career batting average?
- Dave Chalk batted .252 over his career, with 733 hits in 2,910 at bats.
- How many RBI did Dave Chalk have?
- Dave Chalk drove in 243 runs in his career.
- Is Dave Chalk in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Dave Chalk has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
- How many All-Star Games did Dave Chalk make?
- Dave Chalk was selected to 2 All-Star Games.