Dave Huppert
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1983-1985)
Dave Huppert was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1983 to 1985 for the Baltimore Orioles and the Milwaukee Brewers, a span of 3 seasons. In 17 career games, he hit .048 with 1 hits.
- 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
- Catcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'1" / 190 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1983-09-15
- Last Game
- 1985-10-06
Full name: David Blain Huppert
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | 21 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7 | .048 | .130 | .048 | .178 | 0 |
Career AVG .048 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 81.6% below league average.
Career OBP .130 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — 59.8% below league average.
Career SLG .048 vs. league average .390 across their career seasons — 87.8% below league average.
Career OPS .178 vs. league average .714 across their career seasons — 75.1% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | BAL | AL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1985 | ML4 | AL | 15 | 21 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7 | .048 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 17 | 21 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7 | .048 | — | — | — | — | 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
View full game log (17 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 6 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| Away | 11 | 15 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .067 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985-10-06 | MIL | BOS | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 1985-10-05 | MIL | BOS | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1985-10-01 | MIL | NYY | L | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1985-09-29 | MIL | TOR | L | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 1985-09-26 | MIL | BAL | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1985-09-23 | MIL | TOR | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1985-09-21 | MIL | TOR | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1985-09-20 | MIL | TOR | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1985-09-19 | MIL | BAL | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1985-09-17 | MIL | BAL | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 17 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden West College | Huntington Beach | CA | 1977 |
Dave Huppert: the record in brief
Dave Huppert's major league career runs from a debut on September 15, 1983 to a final game on October 6, 1985. By club, Huppert's seasons break down as the Baltimore Orioles (1983) and the Milwaukee Brewers (1985). Listed as a catcher, Huppert batted and threw right-handed. Huppert is listed at 6 feet, 1 inch and 190 pounds. The birth record reads April 17, 1957, in South Gate, CA, USA. Dave Huppert was the playing name; the full given name is David Blain.
In 17 games and 21 at bats, Huppert batted .048 with 1 hits. Measured against the leagues Huppert played in, the .048 career average compares with a .259 league average over the same seasons, 81.6% below the league. Huppert collected a career-high 1 hits in 1985.
Huppert appears at one position only: catcher, in 17 games. The fielding table credits Huppert with 48 putouts, 3 assists and 2 errors behind the plate.
Before the majors, Huppert played college baseball at Golden West College (1977). Retrosheet box scores cover 17 of Huppert's games, and the full game log is linked from the splits section.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dave Huppert
- What years did Dave Huppert play?
- Dave Huppert played in Major League Baseball from 1983 to 1985.
- Was Dave Huppert a pitcher?
- No. Dave Huppert was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Dave Huppert hit?
- Dave Huppert hit 0 career home runs with 1 hits.
- What was Dave Huppert's career batting average?
- Dave Huppert batted .048 over his career, with 1 hits in 21 at bats.
- Is Dave Huppert in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Dave Huppert has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
- What teams did Dave Huppert play for?
- Dave Huppert played for the Baltimore Orioles and the Milwaukee Brewers.