Dave Edler
Third Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1980-1983)
Dave Edler was a third baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1980 to 1983 for the Seattle Mariners, a span of 4 seasons. In 126 career games, he hit .216 with 72 hits, 6 home runs, and 36 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" / 185 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1980-09-04
- Last Game
- 1983-06-09
Full name: David Delmer Edler
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 126 | 334 | 34 | 72 | 7 | 3 | 6 | 36 | 12 | 35 | 53 | .216 | .291 | .308 | .599 | -780 |
Career AVG .216 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 17.4% below league average.
Career OBP .291 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — 10.3% below league average.
Career SLG .308 vs. league average .385 across their career seasons — 19.9% below league average.
Career OPS .599 vs. league average .709 across their career seasons — 15.5% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | SEA | AL | 28 | 89 | 11 | 20 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 2 | 8 | 16 | .225 | .264 (-15%) | .326 (-12%) | .387 (-13%) | .714 (-12%) | -164.0 |
| 1981 | SEA | AL | 29 | 78 | 7 | 11 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 11 | 13 | .141 | .255 (-45%) | .320 (-22%) | .368 (-51%) | .688 (-38%) | -441.8 |
| 1982 | SEA | AL | 40 | 104 | 14 | 29 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 18 | 4 | 11 | 13 | .279 | .261 (+7%) | .324 (+6%) | .388 (+1%) | .712 (+4%) | 72.5 |
| 1983 | SEA | AL | 29 | 63 | 2 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 11 | .190 | .260 (-27%) | .324 (-21%) | .389 (-27%) | .714 (-24%) | -247.2 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 126 | 334 | 34 | 72 | 7 | 3 | 6 | 36 | 12 | 35 | 53 | .216 | — | — | — | — | -780 | ||
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 (126 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 64 | 173 | 21 | 40 | 5 | 26 | .231 |
| Away | 62 | 161 | 13 | 32 | 1 | 10 | .199 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983-06-09 | SEA | TEX | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1983-06-08 | SEA | TEX | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1983-06-07 | SEA | TEX | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1983-06-06 | SEA | NYY | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1983-06-05 | SEA | NYY | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1983-06-04 | SEA | NYY | W | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1983-06-03 | SEA | NYY | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1983-06-01 | SEA | CLE | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1983-05-20 | SEA | MIL | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1983-05-14 | SEA | OAK | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 5 |
| Third Base | 98 |
| Shortstop | 1 |
| Left Field | 1 |
| Right Field | 2 |
| Designated Hitter | 8 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington State University | Pullman | WA | 1976, 1977, 1978 |
Dave Edler: the record in brief
Between the debut on September 4, 1980 and the final game on June 9, 1983, Dave Edler built the record summarized on this page. All of the seasons listed were played for the Seattle Mariners. Edler, born on August 5, 1956, in Sioux City, IA, USA, is listed as a third baseman and threw and hit right-handed. Edler's listed size is 6 feet, 0 inches and 185 pounds. The given name on file is David Delmer Edler.
The batting record for Edler: 126 games, 72 hits in 334 at bats, and a .216 average, plus 6 homers and 36 RBI. The on-base percentage is .291 and the slugging percentage .308, for an OPS of .599. The league as a whole hit .261 across Edler's seasons, which puts the .216 career mark 17.4% below average. Edler collected a career-high 29 hits in 1982. 1982 was the strongest of the full seasons by average: .279 against a league .261, a 7% edge. The seasons in which Edler beat the league batting average were 1982.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dave Edler
- What years did Dave Edler play?
- Dave Edler played in Major League Baseball from 1980 to 1983.
- Was Dave Edler a pitcher?
- No. Dave Edler was a position player (Third Baseman).
- How many home runs did Dave Edler hit?
- Dave Edler hit 6 career home runs with 72 hits.
- What was Dave Edler's career batting average?
- Dave Edler batted .216 over his career, with 72 hits in 334 at bats.
- How many RBI did Dave Edler have?
- Dave Edler drove in 36 runs in his career.
- Is Dave Edler in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Dave Edler has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.