Dave Moates
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1974-1976)
Dave Moates was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1974 to 1976 for the Texas Rangers, a span of 3 seasons. In 140 career games, he hit .260 with 81 hits, 3 home runs, and 27 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
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- L / L
- Height / Weight
- 5'9" / 163 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1974-09-21
- Last Game
- 1976-10-03
Full name: David Allen Moates
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 140 | 312 | 42 | 81 | 16 | 1 | 3 | 27 | 15 | 24 | 33 | .260 | .309 | .346 | .655 | -300 |
Career AVG .260 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .309 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .346 vs. league average .368 across their career seasons — 5.9% below league average.
Career OPS .655 vs. league average .692 across their career seasons — 5.3% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | TEX | AL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1975 | TEX | AL | 54 | 175 | 21 | 48 | 9 | 0 | 3 | 14 | 9 | 13 | 15 | .274 | .257 (+6%) | .327 (-2%) | .374 (+1%) | .701 (avg) | -36.7 |
| 1976 | TEX | AL | 85 | 137 | 21 | 33 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 13 | 6 | 11 | 18 | .241 | .255 (-6%) | .320 (-8%) | .360 (-15%) | .681 (-12%) | -263.6 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 140 | 312 | 42 | 81 | 16 | 1 | 3 | 27 | 15 | 24 | 33 | .260 | — | — | — | — | -300 | ||
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 (140 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 79 | 182 | 28 | 45 | 2 | 17 | .247 |
| Away | 61 | 130 | 14 | 36 | 1 | 10 | .277 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976-10-03 | TEX | CHW | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1976-10-02 | TEX | CHW | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1976-10-01 | TEX | CHW | W | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1976-09-28 | TEX | MIN | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1976-09-26 | TEX | KCR | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1976-09-25 | TEX | KCR | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1976-09-24 | TEX | KCR | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1976-09-23 | TEX | LAA | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1976-09-22 | TEX | LAA | W | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1976-09-19 | TEX | OAK | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 9 |
| Center Field | 87 |
| Right Field | 27 |
| Designated Hitter | 10 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| State College of Florida - Manatee-Sarasota | Bradenton | FL | 1967, 1968 |
| Florida State University | Tallahassee | FL | 1969 |
Dave Moates: the record in brief
Dave Moates's major league career runs from a debut on September 21, 1974 to a final game on October 3, 1976. Moates's only club in the season tables is the Texas Rangers. At 5'9" and 163 pounds, Moates is listed as an outfielder. Moates batted and threw left-handed, per the bio block. The recorded birth is January 30, 1948, in Great Lakes, IL, USA. On the record, Dave Moates was born David Allen Moates.
Moates collected 81 hits in 312 at bats across 140 games, good for a .260 batting average, along with 3 home runs and 27 RBI. Moates's career OPS of .655 combines a .309 on-base mark with .346 slugging. Against a .257 league average for those years, Moates's .260 average was near the norm. In OPS terms, Moates's .655 stands 5.3% below the league's .692. Moates collected a career-high 48 hits in 1975. 1975 was the strongest of the full seasons by average: .274 against a league .257, a 6% edge.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dave Moates
- What years did Dave Moates play?
- Dave Moates played in Major League Baseball from 1974 to 1976.
- Was Dave Moates a pitcher?
- No. Dave Moates was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Dave Moates hit?
- Dave Moates hit 3 career home runs with 81 hits.
- What was Dave Moates's career batting average?
- Dave Moates batted .260 over his career, with 81 hits in 312 at bats.
- How many RBI did Dave Moates have?
- Dave Moates drove in 27 runs in his career.
- Is Dave Moates in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Dave Moates has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.