Dave Roberts

Dave Roberts was a professional baseball player born in 1933, who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1962 until his retirement in 1966. Over the course of his career, Roberts appeared in 91 games, contributing a total of 38 hits, including 2 home runs and 17 RBIs, while maintaining a batting average of .196. His career did not feature any stolen bases, indicating a more traditional style of play focused on contact rather than speed on the basepaths. Roberts' playing career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, as the sport was transitioning from the tail end of the deadball era to the more offensive-minded approaches that would emerge in the late 1960s. While his statistics may not reflect the explosive power or high batting averages that defined some of his contemporaries, Roberts played a role in the evolution of the game, contributing to teams during a competitive era in Major League Baseball. His journey through the league remains a testament to the diverse paths players took during this dynamic time in baseball history.