Dave McKay
Second Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1975-1982)
- Position
- Second Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- B / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'1" / 195 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1975-08-22
- Last Game
- 1982-10-03
Full name: David Lawrence McKay
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 645 | 1,928 | 191 | 441 | 70 | 15 | 21 | 170 | 20 | 86 | 337 | .229 | .266 | .313 | .580 | -5,736 |
Career AVG .229 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 12.2% below league average.
Career OBP .266 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 18.1% below league average.
Career SLG .313 vs. league average .383 across their career seasons — 18.2% below league average.
Career OPS .580 vs. league average .708 across their career seasons — 18.2% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | MIN | AL | 33 | 125 | 8 | 32 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 16 | 1 | 6 | 14 | .256 | .257 (-1%) | .327 (-11%) | .374 (-6%) | .701 (-8%) | -195.9 |
| 1976 | MIN | AL | 45 | 138 | 8 | 28 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 9 | 27 | .203 | .255 (-21%) | .320 (-15%) | .360 (-40%) | .681 (-28%) | -547.6 |
| 1977 | TOR | AL | 95 | 274 | 18 | 54 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 22 | 2 | 7 | 51 | .197 | .264 (-25%) | .329 (-33%) | .401 (-34%) | .730 (-33%) | -1491.6 |
| 1978 | TOR | AL | 145 | 504 | 59 | 120 | 20 | 8 | 7 | 45 | 4 | 20 | 91 | .238 | .257 (-8%) | .323 (-17%) | .378 (-7%) | .702 (-12%) | -1074.6 |
| 1979 | TOR | AL | 47 | 156 | 19 | 34 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 1 | 7 | 19 | .218 | .265 (-18%) | .329 (-22%) | .397 (-31%) | .727 (-27%) | -674.8 |
| 1980 | OAK | AL | 123 | 295 | 29 | 72 | 16 | 1 | 1 | 29 | 1 | 10 | 57 | .244 | .264 (-8%) | .326 (-13%) | .387 (-19%) | .714 (-16%) | -756.1 |
| 1981 | OAK | AL | 79 | 224 | 25 | 59 | 11 | 1 | 4 | 21 | 4 | 16 | 43 | .263 | .255 (+3%) | .320 (-2%) | .368 (+2%) | .688 (avg) | -38.9 |
| 1982 | OAK | AL | 78 | 212 | 25 | 42 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 17 | 6 | 11 | 35 | .198 | .261 (-24%) | .324 (-28%) | .388 (-27%) | .712 (-27%) | -956.8 |
| Career · 8 seasons | 645 | 1,928 | 191 | 441 | 70 | 15 | 21 | 170 | 20 | 86 | 337 | .229 | — | — | — | — | -5,736 | ||
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 (645 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 312 | 923 | 106 | 218 | 9 | 80 | .236 |
| Away | 333 | 1005 | 85 | 223 | 12 | 90 | .222 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982-10-03 | OAK | KCR | W | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 1982-10-01 | OAK | KCR | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1982-09-30 | OAK | KCR | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1982-09-24 | OAK | KCR | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1982-09-20 | OAK | TEX | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1982-09-19 | OAK | CHW | L | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1982-09-18 | OAK | CHW | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1982-09-16 | OAK | CHW | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1982-09-15 | OAK | TOR | L | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1982-09-05 | OAK | DET | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 385 | 331 | 785 | 1038 | 44 | 223 |
| 3B | 223 | 181 | 182 | 379 | 39 | 41 |
| SS | 45 | 19 | 61 | 66 | 3 | 13 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | MIN | 3B | 33 | 33 | 38 | 70 | 9 | 12 |
| 1976 | MIN | 3B | 41 | 38 | 25 | 77 | 10 | 13 |
| 1976 | MIN | SS | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1977 | TOR | 2B | 40 | 35 | 75 | 107 | 6 | 21 |
| 1977 | TOR | 3B | 32 | 31 | 32 | 65 | 5 | 7 |
| 1977 | TOR | SS | 20 | 13 | 34 | 33 | 3 | 8 |
| 1978 | TOR | 2B | 140 | 137 | 310 | 408 | 12 | 96 |
| 1978 | TOR | 3B | 2 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 1978 | TOR | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1979 | TOR | 2B | 46 | 45 | 119 | 148 | 7 | 37 |
| 1979 | TOR | 3B | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1980 | OAK | 2B | 62 | 45 | 99 | 151 | 6 | 24 |
| 1980 | OAK | 3B | 54 | 30 | 39 | 66 | 4 | 5 |
| 1980 | OAK | SS | 10 | 6 | 17 | 25 | 0 | 4 |
| 1981 | OAK | 2B | 38 | 33 | 83 | 108 | 6 | 23 |
| 1981 | OAK | 3B | 43 | 32 | 29 | 59 | 7 | 3 |
| 1981 | OAK | SS | 7 | 0 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 1982 | OAK | 2B | 59 | 36 | 99 | 116 | 7 | 22 |
| 1982 | OAK | 3B | 16 | 15 | 19 | 35 | 4 | 1 |
| 1982 | OAK | SS | 3 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 387 |
| Third Base | 222 |
| Shortstop | 45 |
| Designated Hitter | 4 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Creighton University | Omaha | NE | 1971 |
| Columbia Basin College | Pasco | WA | 1969, 1970 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Dave McKay (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dave McKay
- What years did Dave McKay play?
- Dave McKay played in Major League Baseball from 1975 to 1982.
- Was Dave McKay a pitcher?
- No. Dave McKay was a position player (Second Baseman).
- How many home runs did Dave McKay hit?
- Dave McKay hit 21 career home runs with 441 hits.