Dave Roberts
Born: 2/17/1951 in Lebanon, OR, USA
MLB Debut: 1972-06-07 | Final Game: 1982-09-18
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 215 lbs
Full name: David Wayne Roberts
Biography
Dave Roberts, born in 1951, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1972 until his retirement in 1982. Primarily recognized as a position player, Roberts showcased his talents over 709 games in Major League Baseball. Throughout his career, he accumulated 483 hits, including 49 home runs, while driving in 208 runs. With a batting average of .239, Roberts was known for his ability to contribute offensively and also demonstrated speed on the basepaths, finishing his career with 27 stolen bases.
Roberts played during a transformative era in baseball, marked by a shift towards more dynamic playing styles and an emphasis on speed and athleticism. As a versatile player, he adapted to various positions, which made him a valuable asset to his teams. With his contributions on the field, Roberts left an indelible mark, and his legacy continues to resonate among baseball historians and fans alike.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 709 | 2017 | 194 | 483 | 77 | 7 | 49 | 208 | 27 | 128 | 361 | 0.239 | 0.286 | 0.357 | 0.644 | -2957.6 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | SDP | NL | 100 | 418 | 38 | 102 | 17 | 0 | 5 | 33 | 7 | 18 | 64 | 0.244 | -842.0 |
| 1973 | SDP | NL | 127 | 479 | 56 | 137 | 20 | 3 | 21 | 64 | 11 | 17 | 83 | 0.286 | 766.5 |
| 1974 | SDP | NL | 113 | 318 | 26 | 53 | 10 | 1 | 5 | 18 | 2 | 32 | 69 | 0.167 | -1687.7 |
| 1975 | SDP | NL | 33 | 113 | 7 | 32 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 12 | 3 | 13 | 19 | 0.283 | 110.8 |
| 1977 | SDP | NL | 82 | 186 | 15 | 41 | 14 | 1 | 1 | 23 | 2 | 11 | 32 | 0.220 | -686.9 |
| 1978 | SDP | NL | 54 | 97 | 7 | 21 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 12 | 25 | 0.216 | -173.2 |
| 1979 | TEX | AL | 44 | 84 | 12 | 22 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 14 | 1 | 7 | 17 | 0.262 | 12.0 |
| 1980 | TEX | AL | 101 | 235 | 27 | 56 | 4 | 0 | 10 | 30 | 0 | 13 | 38 | 0.238 | -346.6 |
| 1981 | HOU | NL | 27 | 54 | 4 | 13 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 0.241 | -110.6 |
| 1982 | PHI | NL | 28 | 33 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 0.182 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | NWDIV | HOU | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 28 | 9 | 111 | 9 | 4 | 7 |
| 2B | 61 | 40 | 82 | 101 | 7 | 28 |
| 3B | 386 | 339 | 270 | 708 | 64 | 68 |
| C | 152 | 101 | 543 | 56 | 13 | 3 |
| OF | 19 | 10 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| SS | 40 | 8 | 26 | 57 | 8 | 12 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | SDN | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1972 | SDN | 2B | 20 | 17 | 29 | 28 | 2 | 7 |
| 1972 | SDN | 3B | 84 | 82 | 62 | 166 | 17 | 20 |
| 1972 | SDN | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| 1973 | SDN | 2B | 12 | 8 | 15 | 31 | 4 | 6 |
| 1973 | SDN | 3B | 111 | 111 | 77 | 245 | 20 | 25 |
| 1974 | SDN | 3B | 103 | 89 | 83 | 170 | 12 | 15 |
| 1974 | SDN | SS | 3 | 3 | 5 | 10 | 1 | 2 |
| 1974 | SDN | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1975 | SDN | 2B | 5 | 4 | 14 | 5 | 1 | 2 |
| 1975 | SDN | 3B | 30 | 29 | 23 | 63 | 7 | 5 |
| 1977 | SDN | C | 63 | 42 | 254 | 24 | 5 | 2 |
| 1977 | SDN | 2B | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1977 | SDN | 3B | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1977 | SDN | SS | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| 1978 | SDN | C | 41 | 30 | 135 | 13 | 3 | 0 |
| 1978 | SDN | 1B | 8 | 1 | 15 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1978 | SDN | OF | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1979 | TEX | C | 14 | 10 | 45 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| 1979 | TEX | 1B | 6 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1979 | TEX | 2B | 8 | 7 | 15 | 23 | 0 | 9 |
| 1979 | TEX | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1979 | TEX | OF | 11 | 7 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1980 | TEX | C | 22 | 18 | 93 | 14 | 3 | 1 |
| 1980 | TEX | 1B | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1980 | TEX | 2B | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1980 | TEX | 3B | 37 | 25 | 19 | 47 | 5 | 2 |
| 1980 | TEX | SS | 33 | 4 | 19 | 39 | 3 | 8 |
| 1980 | TEX | OF | 5 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1981 | HOU | C | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1981 | HOU | 1B | 10 | 8 | 83 | 8 | 4 | 6 |
| 1981 | HOU | 2B | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1981 | HOU | 3B | 7 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 1 | 1 |
| 1982 | PHI | C | 10 | 1 | 15 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1982 | PHI | 2B | 7 | 4 | 6 | 13 | 0 | 4 |
| 1982 | PHI | 3B | 11 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 2 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 152 |
| First Base | 28 |
| Second Base | 62 |
| Third Base | 387 |
| Shortstop | 40 |
| Left Field | 3 |
| Center Field | 6 |
| Right Field | 10 |
| Designated Hitter | 8 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Oregon | Eugene | OR | 1970, 1971, 1972 |