Dave Oliver
Second Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1977)
Dave Oliver was a second baseman who played in Major League Baseball in 1977 for the Cleveland Guardians. In 7 career games, he hit .318 with 7 hits and 3 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
- L / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 175 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1977-09-25
- Last Game
- 1977-10-02
Full name: David Jacob Oliver
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 22 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 | .318 | .444 | .409 | .854 | 0 |
Career AVG .318 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — +20.4% above league average.
Career OBP .444 vs. league average .329 across their career seasons — +35.0% above league average.
Career SLG .409 vs. league average .401 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .854 vs. league average .730 across their career seasons — +16.9% above 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | CLE | AL | 7 | 22 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 | .318 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 7 | 22 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 | .318 | — | — | — | — | 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
Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| Away | 6 | 20 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 3 | .350 |
Last 7 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977-10-02 | CLE | TOR | W | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1977-10-02 | CLE | TOR | L | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1977-09-29 | CLE | NYY | W | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1977-09-28 | CLE | NYY | L | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1977-09-27 | CLE | NYY | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1977-09-26 | CLE | NYY | L | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1977-09-25 | CLE | BAL | W | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 7 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo | San Luis Obispo | CA | 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973 |
Dave Oliver: the record in brief
Dave Oliver's major league career runs from a debut on September 25, 1977 to a final game on October 2, 1977. All of the seasons listed were played for the Cleveland Indians. Oliver, born on April 7, 1951, in Stockton, CA, USA, is listed as a second baseman and batted left-handed and threw right-handed. Size on record: 5'11" and 175 pounds. The given name on file is David Jacob Oliver.
Oliver collected 7 hits in 22 at bats across 7 games, good for a .318 batting average; the totals also include 3 RBI. Measured against the leagues Oliver played in, the .318 career average compares with a .264 league average over the same seasons, 20.4% above the league. By OPS the gap is 16.9% above league average (.854 against .730). Only one season appears, 1977 for the Cleveland Indians, when Oliver played 7 games and went 7 for 22.
Before the majors, Oliver played college baseball at California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo (1970, 1971, 1972, and 1973). In the last-games table, September 29, 1977 was Oliver's biggest day, 2 hits in 4 at bats.
Oliver appears at one position only: second base, in 7 games.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dave Oliver
- Was Dave Oliver a pitcher?
- No. Dave Oliver was a position player (Second Baseman).
- How many home runs did Dave Oliver hit?
- Dave Oliver hit 0 career home runs with 7 hits.
- What teams did Dave Oliver play for?
- Dave Oliver played for one team, the Cleveland Indians (1977).
- What were Dave Oliver's career stats?
- In 7 games, Dave Oliver had 7 hits, 3 RBI, and 2 runs, with a .318 batting average.
- What position did Dave Oliver play?
- Dave Oliver played primarily as a second baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Dave Oliver and how much did he weigh?
- Dave Oliver was listed at 5 feet 11 inches and 175 pounds.
- What was Dave Oliver's career batting average?
- Dave Oliver batted .318 over his career, with 7 hits in 22 at bats.
- How many RBI did Dave Oliver have?
- Dave Oliver drove in 3 runs in his career.
- Is Dave Oliver in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Dave Oliver has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.