Dave Revering
Born: 2/12/1953 in Roseville, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1978-04-08 | Final Game: 1982-10-01
Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 210 lbs
Full name: David Allen Revering
Biography
Dave Revering was an American professional baseball player born in 1953, who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1978 until his retirement in 1982. Revering primarily played as a position player, participating in a total of 557 games throughout his career. He was known for his solid batting skills, finishing with a career batting average of .265, and recorded 486 hits, 62 home runs, and 234 RBIs. His contributions to the teams he played for, including the Oakland Athletics and the Toronto Blue Jays, were characterized by a blend of power and consistency at the plate.
Revering's playing career occurred during a transitional period in baseball, as the game began to evolve with the introduction of more specialized roles and the increasing importance of power hitters. Despite not being among the most heralded players of his era, his ability to drive in runs and provide offensive support made him a valuable asset to his teams. With a modest total of 2 stolen bases, Revering's style was more focused on hitting for average and power rather than speed on the bases. His legacy remains as a reliable player from a pivotal time in baseball history, contributing to the competitive landscape of the late 1970s and early 1980s.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 557 | 1832 | 205 | 486 | 83 | 16 | 62 | 234 | 2 | 148 | 240 | 0.265 | 0.318 | 0.430 | 0.748 | 1794.4 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | OAK | AL | 152 | 521 | 49 | 141 | 21 | 3 | 16 | 46 | 0 | 26 | 55 | 0.271 | 48.8 |
| 1979 | OAK | AL | 125 | 472 | 63 | 136 | 25 | 5 | 19 | 77 | 1 | 34 | 65 | 0.288 | 989.8 |
| 1980 | OAK | AL | 106 | 376 | 48 | 109 | 21 | 5 | 15 | 62 | 1 | 32 | 37 | 0.290 | 1114.5 |
| 1981 | NYY | AL | 45 | 119 | 8 | 28 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 11 | 20 | 0.235 | -145.3 |
| 1981 | OAK | AL | 31 | 87 | 12 | 20 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 10 | 0 | 11 | 12 | 0.230 | -145.3 |
| 1982 | NYY | AL | 14 | 40 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 0.150 | 0.0 |
| 1982 | SEA | AL | 29 | 82 | 8 | 17 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 12 | 0 | 9 | 17 | 0.207 | 0.0 |
| 1982 | TOR | AL | 55 | 135 | 15 | 29 | 6 | 0 | 5 | 18 | 0 | 22 | 30 | 0.215 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.500 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | AEDIV | NYA | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 1981 | ALCS | NYA | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.500 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 454 | 418 | 3380 | 315 | 41 | 300 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | OAK | 1B | 138 | 135 | 1013 | 110 | 13 | 98 |
| 1979 | OAK | 1B | 104 | 104 | 828 | 80 | 13 | 77 |
| 1980 | OAK | 1B | 95 | 88 | 724 | 67 | 9 | 56 |
| 1981 | NYA | 1B | 44 | 31 | 276 | 30 | 2 | 24 |
| 1981 | OAK | 1B | 29 | 21 | 188 | 13 | 1 | 12 |
| 1982 | NYA | 1B | 13 | 12 | 113 | 2 | 0 | 7 |
| 1982 | SEA | 1B | 27 | 23 | 202 | 11 | 3 | 22 |
| 1982 | TOR | 1B | 4 | 4 | 36 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 455 |
| Designated Hitter | 76 |