Dave Roberts
First Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1962-1966)
Dave Roberts was a first baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1962 to 1966 for the Houston Astros and the Pittsburgh Pirates, a span of 5 seasons. In 91 career games, he hit .196 with 38 hits, 2 home runs, and 17 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
- First Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- L / L
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 172 lb
- Died
- 10/2/2021 in Huntsville, AL, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1962-09-05
- Last Game
- 1966-05-11
Full name: David Leonard Roberts
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 91 | 194 | 15 | 38 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 17 | 0 | 22 | 43 | .196 | .282 | .278 | .560 | -438 |
Career AVG .196 vs. league average .252 across their career seasons — 22.3% below league average.
Career OBP .282 vs. league average .316 across their career seasons — 10.9% below league average.
Career SLG .278 vs. league average .383 across their career seasons — 27.2% below league average.
Career OPS .560 vs. league average .699 across their career seasons — 19.8% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | HOU | NL | 16 | 53 | 3 | 13 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 0 | 8 | 8 | .245 | .257 (-5%) | .326 (+7%) | .393 (-9%) | .719 (-2%) | 3.6 |
| 1964 | HOU | NL | 61 | 125 | 9 | 23 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 14 | 28 | .184 | .250 (-27%) | .312 (-14%) | .377 (-32%) | .690 (-24%) | -441.2 |
| 1966 | PIT | NL | 14 | 16 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | .125 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 91 | 194 | 15 | 38 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 17 | 0 | 22 | 43 | .196 | — | — | — | — | -438 | ||
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 (91 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 40 | 85 | 7 | 15 | 0 | 7 | .176 |
| Away | 51 | 109 | 8 | 23 | 2 | 10 | .211 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1966-05-11 | PIT | SFG | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1966-05-10 | PIT | SFG | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1966-05-07 | PIT | PHI | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 1966-05-05 | PIT | CIN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1966-05-03 | PIT | CIN | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1966-04-29 | PIT | NYN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1966-04-28 | PIT | CHC | W | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1966-04-25 | PIT | PHI | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1966-04-23 | PIT | STL | W | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1966-04-22 | PIT | STL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 41 |
| Left Field | 11 |
| Right Field | 5 |
Dave Roberts: the record in brief
According to the bio, Dave Roberts debuted on September 5, 1962 and played a final game on May 11, 1966. By club, Roberts's seasons break down as the Houston Colt .45's (1962 through 1964) and the Pittsburgh Pirates (1966). Roberts is listed as a first baseman at 6 feet, 0 inches and 172 pounds. Roberts batted and threw left-handed, per the bio block. Roberts was born on June 30, 1933, in Panama City, Panamá, Panama. Roberts's death is recorded on October 2, 2021, in Huntsville, AL, USA. The given name on file is David Leonard Roberts.
Across 91 games at the plate, Roberts's career line reads 38 hits in 194 at bats for a .196 average, plus 2 homers and 17 runs batted in. The on-base percentage is .282 and the slugging percentage .278, for an OPS of .560. Over the seasons Roberts played, league hitters batted .252; the .196 career figure is 22.3% below that. By OPS the gap is 19.8% below league average (.560 against .699). The highest hit total in a season was 23, in 1964.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dave Roberts
- What years did Dave Roberts play?
- Dave Roberts played in Major League Baseball from 1962 to 1966.
- Was Dave Roberts a pitcher?
- No. Dave Roberts was a position player (First Baseman).
- How many home runs did Dave Roberts hit?
- Dave Roberts hit 2 career home runs with 38 hits.
- What was Dave Roberts's career batting average?
- Dave Roberts batted .196 over his career, with 38 hits in 194 at bats.
- How many RBI did Dave Roberts have?
- Dave Roberts drove in 17 runs in his career.
- Is Dave Roberts in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Dave Roberts has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.