Dave Machemer
Second Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1978-1979)
Dave Machemer was a second baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1978 to 1979 for the California Angels and the Detroit Tigers, a span of 2 seasons. In 29 career games, he hit .229 with 11 hits, 1 home runs, and 4 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
- Second Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 180 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1978-06-21
- Last Game
- 1979-07-02
Full name: David Ritchie Machemer
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 | 48 | 14 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 3 | .229 | .302 | .333 | .635 | 0 |
Career AVG .229 vs. league average .262 across their career seasons — 12.4% below league average.
Career OBP .302 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 7.6% below league average.
Career SLG .333 vs. league average .388 across their career seasons — 14.1% below league average.
Career OPS .635 vs. league average .715 across their career seasons — 11.1% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | CAL | AL | 10 | 22 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | .273 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1979 | DET | AL | 19 | 26 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 2 | .192 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 29 | 48 | 14 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 3 | .229 | — | — | — | — | 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 (29 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 17 | 22 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 1 | .182 |
| Away | 12 | 26 | 7 | 7 | 1 | 3 | .269 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979-07-02 | DET | CLE | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1979-07-01 | DET | CLE | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1979-06-28 | DET | BOS | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1979-06-27 | DET | BOS | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1979-06-26 | DET | BOS | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1979-06-24 | DET | BAL | W | 4 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1979-06-23 | DET | BAL | L | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1979-06-23 | DET | BAL | L | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1979-06-22 | DET | BAL | L | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1979-06-21 | DET | BOS | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 16 |
| Third Base | 3 |
| Shortstop | 1 |
| Left Field | 1 |
| Designated Hitter | 2 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Michigan University | Mount Pleasant | MI | 1971, 1972 |
Dave Machemer: the record in brief
June 21, 1978 and July 2, 1979 bracket Dave Machemer's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. Machemer played for the California Angels (1978) and the Detroit Tigers (1979). At 5 feet, 11 inches and 180 pounds, Machemer is listed as a second baseman. The bio says Machemer threw and hit right-handed. Machemer was born on May 24, 1951, in St. Joseph, MI, USA. The given name on file is David Ritchie Machemer.
In 29 games and 48 at bats, Machemer batted .229 with 11 hits, plus 1 home run and 4 runs batted in. Reaching base at a .302 clip and slugging .333, Machemer finished with a .635 OPS. Measured against the leagues Machemer played in, the .229 career average compares with a .262 league average over the same seasons, 12.4% below the league. 1978 produced Machemer's most hits, 6 of them for the California Angels. The best average in the busiest seasons was .273, in 1978.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dave Machemer
- What years did Dave Machemer play?
- Dave Machemer played in Major League Baseball from 1978 to 1979.
- Was Dave Machemer a pitcher?
- No. Dave Machemer was a position player (Second Baseman).
- How many home runs did Dave Machemer hit?
- Dave Machemer hit 1 career home runs with 11 hits.
- What was Dave Machemer's career batting average?
- Dave Machemer batted .229 over his career, with 11 hits in 48 at bats.
- How many RBI did Dave Machemer have?
- Dave Machemer drove in 4 runs in his career.
- Is Dave Machemer in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Dave Machemer has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.