Dave Rohde
Born: 5/8/1964 in Los Altos, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1990-04-09 | Final Game: 1992-05-22
Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 180 lbs
Full name: David Grant Rohde
Biography
Dave Rohde, born in 1964, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player from 1990 to 1992. Over the course of his brief Major League Baseball career, Rohde appeared in 93 games, amassing a total of 23 hits. Despite struggling at the plate, as evidenced by a batting average of .158, he contributed to his teams with 5 RBIs. Rohde's power hitting was not a hallmark of his game, as he finished his career without hitting a home run and did not register any stolen bases.
Rohde's career unfolded during a transitional period in baseball, marked by evolving player profiles and an increasing emphasis on power hitting. Although he did not achieve the statistical success of many of his contemporaries, his perseverance in the game highlighted the challenges faced by players trying to make their mark in a highly competitive environment. Rohde's journey through the Major Leagues remains a testament to the dedication and resilience required to compete at the highest levels of baseball.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 93 | 146 | 11 | 23 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 16 | 31 | 0.158 | 0.262 | 0.185 | 0.447 | -451.6 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | HOU | NL | 59 | 98 | 8 | 18 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 9 | 20 | 0.184 | -451.6 |
| 1991 | HOU | NL | 29 | 41 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 8 | 0.122 | 0.0 |
| 1992 | CLE | AL | 5 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2B | 36 | 20 | 34 | 75 | 0 | 12 |
| 3B | 12 | 2 | 3 | 14 | 1 | 1 |
| SS | 5 | 2 | 4 | 10 | 0 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | HOU | 2B | 32 | 17 | 27 | 63 | 0 | 11 |
| 1990 | HOU | 3B | 4 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 1990 | HOU | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1991 | HOU | 1B | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1991 | HOU | 2B | 4 | 3 | 7 | 12 | 0 | 1 |
| 1991 | HOU | 3B | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1991 | HOU | SS | 3 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 0 | 1 |
| 1992 | CLE | 3B | 5 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 1 |
| Second Base | 36 |
| Third Base | 12 |
| Shortstop | 5 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | CLE | AL | $125,000 |
| 1990 | HOU | NL | $100,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $225,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Arizona | Tucson | AZ | 1986 |
| Saddleback College | Mission Viejo | CA | 1984, 1985 |