Dave Cripe
Third Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1978)
Dave Cripe was a third baseman who played in Major League Baseball in 1978 for the Kansas City Royals. In 7 career games, he hit .154 with 2 hits and 1 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
- Third Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 180 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1978-09-10
- Last Game
- 1978-10-01
Full name: David Gordon Cripe
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 13 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .154 | .154 | .154 | .308 | 0 |
Career AVG .154 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 40.3% below league average.
Career OBP .154 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — 52.4% below league average.
Career SLG .154 vs. league average .379 across their career seasons — 59.4% below league average.
Career OPS .308 vs. league average .702 across their career seasons — 56.2% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | KCA | AL | 7 | 13 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .154 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 7 | 13 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .154 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
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
Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 4 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .125 |
| Away | 3 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | .200 |
Last 7 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978-10-01 | KCR | MIN | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1978-09-29 | KCR | MIN | W | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1978-09-22 | KCR | MIN | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1978-09-22 | KCR | MIN | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1978-09-16 | KCR | LAA | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1978-09-14 | KCR | OAK | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1978-09-10 | KCR | LAA | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Third Base | 5 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount San Jacinto College | San Jacinto | CA | 1969, 1970 |
| University of La Verne | La Verne | CA | 1972 |
| College of William and Mary | Williamsburg | VA | 1971 |
Dave Cripe: the record in brief
September 10, 1978 and October 1, 1978 bracket Dave Cripe's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. The team column never changes: it is the Kansas City Royals in 1978. Cripe played primarily as a third baseman and batted and threw right-handed. The bio adds a birth date on April 7, 1951, in Ramona, CA, USA and a listed size of 6'0" and 180 pounds. Cripe's full given name, per the bio, is David Gordon Cripe.
Cripe collected 2 hits in 13 at bats across 7 games, good for a .154 batting average, plus 1 RBI. Measured against the leagues Cripe played in, the .154 career average compares with a .258 league average over the same seasons, 40.3% below the league. In OPS terms, Cripe's .308 stands 56.2% below the league's .702. Cripe's lone season row is 1978 with the Kansas City Royals: 7 games, 2 hits in 13 at bats.
The college table lists Mount San Jacinto College in 1969 and 1970.
The position breakdown shows 5 games, all at third base.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dave Cripe
- Was Dave Cripe a pitcher?
- No. Dave Cripe was a position player (Third Baseman).
- How many home runs did Dave Cripe hit?
- Dave Cripe hit 0 career home runs with 2 hits.
- What teams did Dave Cripe play for?
- Dave Cripe played for one team, the Kansas City Royals (1978).
- What were Dave Cripe's career stats?
- In 7 games, Dave Cripe had 2 hits, 1 RBI, and 1 runs, with a .154 batting average.
- What position did Dave Cripe play?
- Dave Cripe played primarily as a third baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Dave Cripe and how much did he weigh?
- Dave Cripe was listed at 6 feet and 180 pounds.
- What was Dave Cripe's career batting average?
- Dave Cripe batted .154 over his career, with 2 hits in 13 at bats.
- How many RBI did Dave Cripe have?
- Dave Cripe drove in 1 runs in his career.
- Is Dave Cripe in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Dave Cripe has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.