Dave Cochrane
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1986-1992)
Dave Cochrane was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1986 to 1992 for the Chicago White Sox and the Seattle Mariners, a span of 7 seasons. In 218 career games, he hit .235 with 121 hits, 8 home runs, and 43 RBI.
- 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
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- B / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'2" / 180 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1986-09-02
- Last Game
- 1992-07-30
Full name: David Carter Cochrane
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 218 | 514 | 43 | 121 | 24 | 1 | 8 | 43 | 1 | 40 | 129 | .235 | .294 | .333 | .627 | -691 |
Career AVG .235 vs. league average .256 across their career seasons — 8.1% below league average.
Career OBP .294 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — 9.1% below league average.
Career SLG .333 vs. league average .384 across their career seasons — 13.3% below league average.
Career OPS .627 vs. league average .707 across their career seasons — 11.3% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | CHA | AL | 19 | 62 | 4 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 22 | .194 | .257 (-25%) | .325 (-22%) | .395 (-31%) | .720 (-27%) | -262.3 |
| 1989 | SEA | AL | 54 | 102 | 13 | 24 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 14 | 27 | .235 | .254 (-7%) | .319 (+4%) | .375 (+2%) | .694 (+3%) | 80.3 |
| 1990 | SEA | AL | 15 | 20 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | .150 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1991 | SEA | AL | 65 | 178 | 16 | 44 | 13 | 0 | 2 | 22 | 0 | 9 | 38 | .247 | .255 (-3%) | .323 (-12%) | .384 (-8%) | .708 (-10%) | -302.3 |
| 1992 | SEA | AL | 65 | 152 | 10 | 38 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 12 | 1 | 12 | 34 | .250 | .255 (-2%) | .322 (-4%) | .377 (-15%) | .699 (-10%) | -207.0 |
| Career · 5 seasons | 218 | 514 | 43 | 121 | 24 | 1 | 8 | 43 | 1 | 40 | 129 | .235 | — | — | — | — | -691 | ||
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 (218 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 114 | 243 | 24 | 57 | 5 | 27 | .235 |
| Away | 104 | 271 | 19 | 64 | 3 | 16 | .236 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992-07-30 | SEA | LAA | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992-07-27 | SEA | LAA | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992-07-24 | SEA | NYY | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992-07-22 | SEA | DET | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992-07-20 | SEA | DET | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992-07-19 | SEA | TOR | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1992-07-18 | SEA | TOR | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1992-07-17 | SEA | TOR | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1992-07-16 | SEA | TOR | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992-07-12 | SEA | NYY | W | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 19 | 13 | 105 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| 2B | 5 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 1 |
| 3B | 53 | 44 | 24 | 80 | 14 | 4 |
| C | 43 | 13 | 100 | 15 | 1 | 1 |
| OF | 54 | 36 | 59 | 3 | 5 | 1 |
| SS | 39 | 4 | 16 | 26 | 4 | 9 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | CHA | 3B | 18 | 18 | 10 | 31 | 6 | 1 |
| 1986 | CHA | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989 | SEA | 1B | 9 | 6 | 57 | 5 | 0 | 4 |
| 1989 | SEA | 2B | 4 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 1 |
| 1989 | SEA | 3B | 9 | 6 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 0 |
| 1989 | SEA | C | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989 | SEA | OF | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989 | SEA | SS | 30 | 4 | 14 | 24 | 4 | 9 |
| 1990 | SEA | 1B | 3 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1990 | SEA | 3B | 3 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| 1990 | SEA | C | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1990 | SEA | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1991 | SEA | 1B | 4 | 3 | 21 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 1991 | SEA | 3B | 13 | 12 | 11 | 14 | 5 | 1 |
| 1991 | SEA | C | 19 | 6 | 42 | 10 | 1 | 0 |
| 1991 | SEA | OF | 26 | 18 | 31 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 | SEA | 1B | 3 | 3 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1992 | SEA | 2B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992 | SEA | 3B | 10 | 7 | 1 | 20 | 2 | 2 |
| 1992 | SEA | C | 21 | 7 | 58 | 5 | 0 | 1 |
| 1992 | SEA | OF | 25 | 16 | 26 | 3 | 4 | 1 |
| 1992 | SEA | SS | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 43 |
| First Base | 19 |
| Second Base | 5 |
| Third Base | 53 |
| Shortstop | 38 |
| Left Field | 42 |
| Right Field | 12 |
| Designated Hitter | 3 |
Salary History
Dave Cochrane's recorded salaries total $372,000 over 3 seasons, 1990 to 1992. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Cochrane's career ran from 1986 to 1992. No salary is recorded for 1986 and 1989.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | SEA | AL | $162,000 |
| 1991 | SEA | AL | $108,000 |
| 1990 | SEA | AL | $102,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $372,000 | ||
Dave Cochrane: the record in brief
The profile opens with Dave Cochrane's first major league game on September 2, 1986; the last one listed came on July 30, 1992. Cochrane played for the Chicago White Sox (1986) and the Seattle Mariners (1989 to 1992). Cochrane played primarily as an outfielder and batted from both sides and threw right-handed. Born on January 31, 1963, in Riverside, CA, USA, Cochrane was listed at 6 feet, 2 inches and 180 pounds. The given name on file is David Carter Cochrane.
Cochrane's career batting table shows 218 games, 514 at bats and 121 hits, a .235 average, adding 8 homers and 43 runs batted in. The on-base percentage is .294 and the slugging percentage .333, for an OPS of .627. The league as a whole hit .256 across Cochrane's seasons, which puts the .235 career mark 8.1% below average. Cochrane collected a career-high 44 hits in 1991. 1991 brought the most runs batted in, 22. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .250 in 1992, did not top the league's .255. In none of the compared seasons from 1986 to 1992 did Cochrane top the league batting average.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dave Cochrane
- What years did Dave Cochrane play?
- Dave Cochrane played in Major League Baseball from 1986 to 1992.
- Was Dave Cochrane a pitcher?
- No. Dave Cochrane was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Dave Cochrane hit?
- Dave Cochrane hit 8 career home runs with 121 hits.
- What teams did Dave Cochrane play for?
- Dave Cochrane played for 2 teams: the Chicago White Sox (1986) and the Seattle Mariners (1989–1992).
- What were Dave Cochrane's career stats?
- In 218 games, Dave Cochrane had 121 hits, 8 home runs, 43 RBI, 43 runs, and 1 stolen bases, with a .235 batting average.
- How much did Dave Cochrane earn in his career?
- Dave Cochrane's recorded salaries total $372,000 over 3 seasons, 1990 to 1992. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Cochrane's career ran from 1986 to 1992. No salary is recorded for 1986 and 1989.
- What was Dave Cochrane's salary?
- Dave Cochrane's last recorded salary was $162,000, in 1992. His highest recorded salary was $162,000, in 1992, and his lowest was $102,000, in 1990. The Salary History table lists each season from 1990 to 1992.
- What position did Dave Cochrane play?
- Dave Cochrane played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Dave Cochrane and how much did he weigh?
- Dave Cochrane was listed at 6 feet 2 inches and 180 pounds.
- How many home runs did Dave Cochrane hit each season?
- Dave Cochrane's home runs by season: 1 in 1986, 3 in 1989, 0 in 1990, 2 in 1991, and 2 in 1992. His most in one season was 3, in 1989.
- What was Dave Cochrane's career batting average?
- Dave Cochrane batted .235 over his career, with 121 hits in 514 at bats.
- How many RBI did Dave Cochrane have?
- Dave Cochrane drove in 43 runs in his career.
- Is Dave Cochrane in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Dave Cochrane has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.