Wes Parker
First Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1964-1972)
Wes Parker was a first baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1964 to 1972 for the Los Angeles Dodgers, a span of 9 seasons. In 1,288 career games, he hit .267 with 1,110 hits, 64 home runs, and 470 RBI. Wes Parker was a 6-time Gold Glove. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 6,760.
- 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
- B / L
- Height / Weight
- 6'1" / 180 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1964-04-19
- Last Game
- 1972-10-01
- Awards
- 6× Gold Glove
Full name: Maurice Wesley Parker
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,288 | 4,157 | 548 | 1,110 | 194 | 32 | 64 | 470 | 60 | 532 | 615 | .267 | .351 | .375 | .726 | 6,760 |
Career AVG .267 vs. league average .247 across their career seasons — +8.2% above league average.
Career OBP .351 vs. league average .313 across their career seasons — +12.0% above league average.
Career SLG .375 vs. league average .367 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .726 vs. league average .680 across their career seasons — +6.8% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | LAN | NL | 124 | 214 | 29 | 55 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 10 | 5 | 14 | 45 | .257 | .250 (+3%) | .312 (-3%) | .377 (-10%) | .690 (-7%) | -224.0 |
| 1965 | LAN | NL | 154 | 542 | 80 | 129 | 24 | 7 | 8 | 51 | 13 | 75 | 95 | .238 | .245 (-3%) | .310 (+8%) | .371 (-5%) | .682 (+1%) | 262.6 |
| 1966 | LAN | NL | 156 | 475 | 67 | 120 | 17 | 5 | 12 | 51 | 7 | 69 | 83 | .253 | .248 (+2%) | .309 (+14%) | .376 (+2%) | .685 (+7%) | 934.4 |
| 1967 | LAN | NL | 139 | 413 | 56 | 102 | 16 | 5 | 5 | 31 | 10 | 65 | 83 | .247 | .242 (+2%) | .306 (+17%) | .357 (-3%) | .663 (+6%) | 780.5 |
| 1968 | LAN | NL | 135 | 468 | 42 | 112 | 22 | 2 | 3 | 27 | 4 | 49 | 87 | .239 | .236 (+1%) | .298 (+5%) | .340 (-8%) | .638 (-2%) | -51.6 |
| 1969 | LAN | NL | 132 | 471 | 76 | 131 | 23 | 4 | 13 | 68 | 4 | 56 | 46 | .278 | .248 (+12%) | .320 (+10%) | .369 (+16%) | .689 (+13%) | 1180.5 |
| 1970 | LAN | NL | 161 | 614 | 84 | 196 | 47 | 4 | 10 | 111 | 8 | 79 | 70 | .319 | .253 (+26%) | .325 (+20%) | .385 (+19%) | .711 (+20%) | 2545.7 |
| 1971 | LAN | NL | 157 | 533 | 69 | 146 | 24 | 1 | 6 | 62 | 6 | 63 | 63 | .274 | .249 (+10%) | .316 (+10%) | .365 (-2%) | .682 (+3%) | 448.8 |
| 1972 | LAN | NL | 130 | 427 | 45 | 119 | 14 | 3 | 4 | 59 | 3 | 62 | 43 | .279 | .243 (+14%) | .310 (+18%) | .353 (avg) | .664 (+8%) | 883.5 |
| Career · 9 seasons | 1,288 | 4,157 | 548 | 1,110 | 194 | 32 | 64 | 470 | 60 | 532 | 615 | .267 | — | — | — | — | 6,760 | ||
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.
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
Playoff Batting by Year
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (1288 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 650 | 2064 | 256 | 538 | 23 | 230 | .261 |
| Away | 638 | 2093 | 292 | 572 | 41 | 240 | .273 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972-10-01 | LAD | CIN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1972-09-26 | LAD | SDP | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1972-09-25 | LAD | SDP | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1972-09-22 | LAD | SFG | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1972-09-20 | LAD | SDP | W | 5 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1972-09-19 | LAD | SDP | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1972-09-18 | LAD | SDP | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1972-09-17 | LAD | HOU | L | 5 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1972-09-16 | LAD | HOU | W | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1972-09-15 | LAD | HOU | W | 4 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 1108 | 1009 | 9640 | 695 | 45 | 757 |
| OF | 155 | 94 | 211 | 6 | 4 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | LAN | 1B | 31 | 28 | 260 | 24 | 4 | 18 |
| 1964 | LAN | OF | 69 | 19 | 66 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 1965 | LAN | 1B | 154 | 150 | 1434 | 95 | 5 | 112 |
| 1965 | LAN | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1966 | LAN | 1B | 140 | 118 | 1118 | 70 | 9 | 74 |
| 1966 | LAN | OF | 14 | 9 | 31 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1967 | LAN | 1B | 112 | 94 | 913 | 68 | 4 | 72 |
| 1967 | LAN | OF | 18 | 15 | 36 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1968 | LAN | 1B | 114 | 96 | 939 | 69 | 1 | 74 |
| 1968 | LAN | OF | 28 | 28 | 41 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1969 | LAN | 1B | 128 | 125 | 1189 | 79 | 6 | 87 |
| 1969 | LAN | OF | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1970 | LAN | 1B | 161 | 161 | 1498 | 125 | 7 | 116 |
| 1971 | LAN | 1B | 148 | 127 | 1215 | 97 | 5 | 113 |
| 1971 | LAN | OF | 18 | 18 | 25 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1972 | LAN | 1B | 120 | 110 | 1074 | 68 | 4 | 91 |
| 1972 | LAN | OF | 5 | 5 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 1107 |
| Left Field | 33 |
| Center Field | 52 |
| Right Field | 77 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Gold Glove | 1B |
| 1972 | Lou Gehrig Memorial Award | |
| 1971 | Gold Glove | 1B |
| 1970 | Gold Glove | 1B |
| 1969 | Gold Glove | 1B |
| 1968 | Gold Glove | 1B |
| 1967 | Gold Glove | 1B |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 5th | 91.0 | 336 | 0 |
| 1969 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 30th | 2.0 | 336 | 0 |
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Wes Parker: the record in brief
Wes Parker's major league career runs from a debut on April 19, 1964 to a final game on October 1, 1972. Parker's only club in the season tables is the Los Angeles Dodgers. Parker is listed as a first baseman at 6-foot-1 and 180 pounds. Parker batted from both sides and threw left-handed, per the bio block. The recorded birth is November 13, 1939, in Evanston, IL, USA. The given name on file is Maurice Wesley Parker.
Parker's career batting table shows 1,288 games, 4,157 at bats and 1,110 hits, a .267 average, along with 64 homers, 470 runs batted in, and 60 stolen bases. Parker got on base at a .351 rate and slugged .375 (.726 OPS). Parker's .267 average ran 8.2% above the .247 that the league posted over the same seasons. By OPS the gap is 6.8% above league average (.726 against .680). The single-season home run high is 13, set in 1969. The hits column peaks at 196, in 1970. Parker drove in a season-high 111 runs in 1970.
Frequently Asked Questions about Wes Parker
- What years did Wes Parker play?
- Wes Parker played in Major League Baseball from 1964 to 1972.
- Was Wes Parker a pitcher?
- No. Wes Parker was a position player (First Baseman).
- How many home runs did Wes Parker hit?
- Wes Parker hit 64 career home runs with 1,110 hits.
- What teams did Wes Parker play for?
- Wes Parker played for one team, the Los Angeles Dodgers (1964–1972).
- What awards did Wes Parker win?
- Wes Parker won 6 Gold Gloves (1967–1972).
- What were Wes Parker's career stats?
- In 1,288 games, Wes Parker had 1,110 hits, 64 home runs, 470 RBI, 548 runs, and 60 stolen bases, with a .267 batting average.
- What position did Wes Parker play?
- Wes Parker played primarily as a first baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Wes Parker and how much did he weigh?
- Wes Parker was listed at 6 feet 1 inch and 180 pounds.
- How many home runs did Wes Parker hit each season?
- Wes Parker's home runs by season: 3 in 1964, 8 in 1965, 12 in 1966, 5 in 1967, 3 in 1968, 13 in 1969, 10 in 1970, 6 in 1971, and 4 in 1972. His most in one season was 13, in 1969.
- What was Wes Parker's career batting average?
- Wes Parker batted .267 over his career, with 1,110 hits in 4,157 at bats.
- How many RBI did Wes Parker have?
- Wes Parker drove in 470 runs in his career.
- Is Wes Parker in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Wes Parker has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.