Dave Orr
First Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1883-1890)
Dave Orr was a first baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1883 to 1890 for 5 teams, including the New York Metropolitans, a span of 8 seasons. In 791 career games, he hit .342 with 1,125 hits, 37 home runs, and 627 RBI. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 17,278.
- 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
- First Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 250 lb
- Died
- 6/2/1915 in Richmond Hill, NY, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1883-05-17
- Last Game
- 1890-10-02
Full name: David L. Orr
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 791 | 3,289 | 536 | 1,125 | 198 | 108 | 37 | 627 | 66 | 98 | 86 | .342 | .366 | .502 | .867 | 17,278 |
Career AVG .342 vs. league average .253 across their career seasons — +35.2% above league average.
Career OBP .366 vs. league average .308 across their career seasons — +18.7% above league average.
Career SLG .502 vs. league average .342 across their career seasons — +46.9% above league average.
Career OPS .867 vs. league average .649 across their career seasons — +33.5% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1883 | NY4 | AA | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .250 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1883 | NY1 | NL | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1883 | NY4 | AA | 12 | 46 | 5 | 15 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .326 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1884 | NY4 | AA | 110 | 458 | 82 | 162 | 32 | 13 | 9 | 112 | 0 | 5 | 0 | .354 | .243 (+45%) | .278 (+30%) | .327 (+65%) | .606 (+49%) | 3376.7 |
| 1885 | NY4 | AA | 107 | 444 | 76 | 152 | 29 | 21 | 6 | 77 | 0 | 8 | 0 | .342 | .244 (+40%) | .287 (+24%) | .325 (+67%) | .613 (+47%) | 3105.2 |
| 1886 | NY4 | AA | 136 | 571 | 93 | 193 | 25 | 31 | 7 | 91 | 16 | 17 | 0 | .338 | .246 (+37%) | .302 (+20%) | .331 (+59%) | .634 (+40%) | 3692.7 |
| 1887 | NY4 | AA | 84 | 345 | 63 | 127 | 25 | 10 | 2 | 66 | 17 | 22 | 21 | .368 | .270 (+36%) | .331 (+23%) | .373 (+38%) | .705 (+31%) | 1866.1 |
| 1888 | BR3 | AA | 99 | 394 | 57 | 120 | 20 | 5 | 1 | 59 | 11 | 7 | 15 | .305 | .238 (+28%) | .290 (+14%) | .319 (+21%) | .610 (+18%) | 1048.4 |
| 1889 | CL6 | AA | 134 | 560 | 70 | 183 | 31 | 12 | 4 | 87 | 12 | 9 | 38 | .327 | .263 (+24%) | .334 (+2%) | .357 (+25%) | .691 (+14%) | 1123.3 |
| 1890 | BRP | PL | 107 | 464 | 89 | 172 | 32 | 13 | 6 | 124 | 10 | 30 | 11 | .371 | .260 (+42%) | .336 (+23%) | .351 (+52%) | .687 (+38%) | 3065.1 |
| Career · 10 seasons | 791 | 3,289 | 536 | 1,125 | 198 | 108 | 37 | 627 | 66 | 98 | 86 | .342 | — | — | — | — | 17,278 | ||
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.
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1885 | NY4 | AA | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10.0 | 11 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 7.20 | 3.03 (-137%) | -937.2 |
| Career · 1 season | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10.0 | 11 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 7.20 | — | -937 | ||
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.
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 787 | 0 | 7923 | 254 | 227 | 356 |
| OF | 7 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| P | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1883 | NY4 | 1B | 1 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1883 | NY1 | OF | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1883 | NY4 | 1B | 12 | 0 | 136 | 1 | 9 | 4 |
| 1884 | NY4 | 1B | 110 | 0 | 1161 | 24 | 49 | 29 |
| 1884 | NY4 | OF | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1885 | NY4 | 1B | 107 | 0 | 1089 | 20 | 39 | 48 |
| 1885 | NY4 | P | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1886 | NY4 | 1B | 136 | 0 | 1445 | 34 | 28 | 62 |
| 1887 | NY4 | 1B | 81 | 0 | 806 | 28 | 27 | 41 |
| 1887 | NY4 | OF | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1888 | BR3 | 1B | 99 | 0 | 976 | 44 | 22 | 41 |
| 1889 | CL6 | 1B | 134 | 0 | 1291 | 61 | 23 | 64 |
| 1890 | BRP | 1B | 107 | 0 | 1009 | 42 | 30 | 67 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 3 |
| First Base | 787 |
| Left Field | 1 |
| Center Field | 3 |
| Right Field | 3 |
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Dave Orr: the record in brief
Dave Orr played a first major league game on May 17, 1883 and a last one on October 2, 1890. Orr played for the New York Metropolitans (1883 through 1887), the New York Gothams (1883), the Brooklyn Bridegrooms (1888), the Columbus Solons (1889), and the Brooklyn Ward's Wonders (1890). Orr, a first baseman by primary position, batted and threw right-handed. Orr is listed at 250 pounds on a 5-foot-11 frame. Orr was born on September 29, 1859, in New York, NY, USA. Orr's death is recorded on June 2, 1915, in Richmond Hill, NY, USA. Orr's full given name, per the bio, is David L. Orr.
The batting record for Orr: 791 games, 1,125 hits in 3,289 at bats, and a .342 average, adding 37 home runs, 627 RBI, and 66 stolen bases. Orr's career OPS of .867 combines a .366 on-base mark with .502 slugging.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dave Orr
- What years did Dave Orr play?
- Dave Orr played in Major League Baseball from 1883 to 1890.
- Was Dave Orr a pitcher?
- No. Dave Orr was a position player (First Baseman), though he did pitch in 3 career games.
- How many home runs did Dave Orr hit?
- Dave Orr hit 37 career home runs with 1125 hits.
- What was Dave Orr's career batting average?
- Dave Orr batted .342 over his career, with 1,125 hits in 3,289 at bats.
- How many RBI did Dave Orr have?
- Dave Orr drove in 627 runs in his career.
- What was Dave Orr's career ERA?
- Dave Orr finished with a 7.20 career ERA, going 0-0 with 1 strikeouts.