David Green
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1981-1987)
- Position
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'3" / 170 lb
- Died
- 1/25/2022 in St. Louis, MO, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1981-09-04
- Last Game
- 1987-10-04
Full name: David Alejandro Green
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 489 | 1,398 | 168 | 374 | 48 | 18 | 31 | 180 | 68 | 84 | 278 | .268 | .308 | .394 | .702 | -393 |
Career AVG .268 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .308 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 5.1% below league average.
Career SLG .394 vs. league average .391 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .702 vs. league average .716 across their career seasons — near 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | SLN | NL | 21 | 34 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 5 | .147 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1982 | SLN | NL | 76 | 166 | 21 | 47 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 23 | 11 | 8 | 29 | .283 | .261 (+8%) | .324 (-3%) | .388 (-4%) | .712 (-3%) | -120.5 |
| 1983 | SLN | NL | 146 | 422 | 52 | 120 | 14 | 10 | 8 | 69 | 34 | 26 | 76 | .284 | .260 (+9%) | .324 (avg) | .389 (+8%) | .714 (+4%) | 247.0 |
| 1984 | SLN | NL | 126 | 452 | 49 | 121 | 14 | 4 | 15 | 65 | 17 | 20 | 105 | .268 | .259 (+3%) | .322 (-8%) | .384 (+8%) | .707 (+1%) | -80.2 |
| 1985 | SFN | NL | 106 | 294 | 36 | 73 | 10 | 2 | 5 | 20 | 6 | 22 | 58 | .248 | .257 (-3%) | .323 (-7%) | .390 (-11%) | .714 (-9%) | -439.0 |
| 1987 | SLN | NL | 14 | 30 | 4 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5 | .267 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 6 seasons | 489 | 1,398 | 168 | 374 | 48 | 18 | 31 | 180 | 68 | 84 | 278 | .268 | — | — | — | — | -393 | ||
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 (489 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 239 | 676 | 86 | 169 | 14 | 88 | .250 |
| Away | 250 | 722 | 82 | 205 | 17 | 92 | .284 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987-10-04 | STL | NYN | L | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1987-10-03 | STL | NYN | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1987-09-26 | STL | CHC | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1987-09-25 | STL | CHC | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1987-09-22 | STL | PHI | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1987-09-21 | STL | PHI | W | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1987-09-19 | STL | CHC | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1987-09-18 | STL | CHC | L | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1987-09-17 | STL | PIT | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1987-09-15 | STL | PHI | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 198 | 181 | 1720 | 111 | 19 | 153 |
| OF | 258 | 162 | 402 | 17 | 12 | 4 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | SLN | OF | 18 | 9 | 31 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1982 | SLN | OF | 68 | 34 | 111 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| 1983 | SLN | OF | 136 | 97 | 214 | 10 | 7 | 2 |
| 1984 | SLN | 1B | 117 | 109 | 1088 | 69 | 10 | 98 |
| 1984 | SLN | OF | 14 | 7 | 15 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1985 | SFN | 1B | 78 | 72 | 628 | 42 | 9 | 54 |
| 1985 | SFN | OF | 12 | 8 | 17 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1987 | SLN | 1B | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1987 | SLN | OF | 10 | 7 | 14 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 199 |
| Left Field | 28 |
| Center Field | 90 |
| Right Field | 147 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | SFN | NL | $275,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $275,000 | ||
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
David Green (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Frequently Asked Questions about David Green
- What years did David Green play?
- David Green played in Major League Baseball from 1981 to 1987.
- Was David Green a pitcher?
- No. David Green was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did David Green hit?
- David Green hit 31 career home runs with 374 hits.