Dave Edwards
Born: 2/24/1954 in Los Angeles, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1978-09-11 | Final Game: 1982-10-02
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 170 lbs
Full name: David Leonard Edwards
Biography
Dave Edwards was a professional baseball player born in 1954, who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1978 to 1982. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 321 games, establishing himself as a versatile position player. Edwards recorded 152 hits, including 14 home runs, and drove in 73 runs, contributing to his team's offensive efforts. He finished his career with a batting average of .237 and also showcased his speed on the bases with 12 stolen bases.
Playing during the late 1970s and early 1980s, Edwards navigated a competitive era in baseball marked by the emergence of power hitters and an evolving style of play. Though his statistics may not reflect the dominant prowess seen in some of his contemporaries, his contributions as a reliable utility player were valued by his teams. Edwards' career serves as a testament to the diverse skill sets that players brought to the game during this dynamic period in baseball history.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 321 | 640 | 95 | 152 | 26 | 2 | 14 | 73 | 12 | 55 | 147 | 0.237 | 0.301 | 0.350 | 0.651 | -986.4 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | MIN | AL | 15 | 44 | 7 | 11 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 13 | 0.250 | 96.2 |
| 1979 | MIN | AL | 96 | 229 | 42 | 57 | 8 | 0 | 8 | 35 | 6 | 24 | 45 | 0.249 | -55.1 |
| 1980 | MIN | AL | 81 | 200 | 26 | 50 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 20 | 2 | 12 | 51 | 0.250 | -440.5 |
| 1981 | SDP | NL | 58 | 112 | 13 | 24 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 13 | 3 | 11 | 24 | 0.214 | -242.7 |
| 1982 | SDP | NL | 71 | 55 | 7 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 14 | 0.182 | -344.3 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| OF | 267 | 158 | 437 | 23 | 20 | 4 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | MIN | OF | 15 | 13 | 35 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| 1979 | MIN | OF | 86 | 60 | 165 | 7 | 3 | 0 |
| 1980 | MIN | OF | 72 | 54 | 144 | 7 | 11 | 1 |
| 1981 | SDN | OF | 49 | 25 | 59 | 6 | 2 | 2 |
| 1982 | SDN | 1B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1982 | SDN | OF | 45 | 6 | 34 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 1 |
| Left Field | 104 |
| Center Field | 112 |
| Right Field | 68 |
| Designated Hitter | 12 |