Dave Rosello
Second Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1972-1981)
Dave Rosello was a second baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1972 to 1981 for the Chicago Cubs and the Cleveland Guardians, a span of 10 seasons. In 422 career games, he hit .236 with 206 hits, 10 home runs, and 76 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
- Second Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 160 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1972-09-10
- Last Game
- 1981-10-05
Full name: David Rosello
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 422 | 873 | 114 | 206 | 31 | 3 | 10 | 76 | 5 | 108 | 145 | .236 | .318 | .313 | .630 | -1,204 |
Career AVG .236 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 8.6% below league average.
Career OBP .318 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .313 vs. league average .378 across their career seasons — 17.2% below league average.
Career OPS .630 vs. league average .702 across their career seasons — 10.2% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | CHN | NL | 5 | 12 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 2 | .250 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1973 | CHN | NL | 16 | 38 | 4 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | .263 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1974 | CHN | NL | 62 | 148 | 9 | 30 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 1 | 10 | 28 | .203 | .256 (-21%) | .324 (-22%) | .369 (-32%) | .693 (-28%) | -642.3 |
| 1975 | CHN | NL | 19 | 58 | 7 | 15 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 9 | 8 | .259 | .257 (avg) | .327 (+6%) | .374 (-8%) | .701 (-1%) | -0.9 |
| 1976 | CHN | NL | 91 | 227 | 27 | 55 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 11 | 1 | 41 | 33 | .242 | .255 (-5%) | .320 (+12%) | .360 (-21%) | .681 (-5%) | -4.7 |
| 1977 | CHN | NL | 56 | 82 | 18 | 18 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 12 | 12 | .220 | .264 (-17%) | .329 (-3%) | .401 (-24%) | .730 (-15%) | -165.1 |
| 1979 | CLE | AL | 59 | 107 | 20 | 26 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 14 | 1 | 15 | 27 | .243 | .265 (-8%) | .329 (-1%) | .397 (+1%) | .727 (avg) | -6.1 |
| 1980 | CLE | AL | 71 | 117 | 16 | 29 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 12 | 0 | 9 | 19 | .248 | .264 (-6%) | .326 (-10%) | .387 (-16%) | .714 (-13%) | -258.3 |
| 1981 | CLE | AL | 43 | 84 | 11 | 20 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 12 | .238 | .255 (-7%) | .320 (-7%) | .368 (-13%) | .688 (-10%) | -126.6 |
| Career · 9 seasons | 422 | 873 | 114 | 206 | 31 | 3 | 10 | 76 | 5 | 108 | 145 | .236 | — | — | — | — | -1,204 | ||
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 (422 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 225 | 494 | 71 | 116 | 8 | 55 | .235 |
| Away | 197 | 379 | 43 | 90 | 2 | 21 | .237 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981-10-05 | CLE | KCR | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1981-10-04 | CLE | BOS | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1981-10-03 | CLE | BOS | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1981-09-29 | CLE | NYY | W | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1981-09-23 | CLE | NYY | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1981-09-22 | CLE | NYY | W | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1981-09-21 | CLE | NYY | W | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1981-09-18 | CLE | DET | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1981-09-17 | CLE | BAL | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1981-09-13 | CLE | DET | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 168 | 114 | 262 | 330 | 15 | 79 |
| 3B | 65 | 17 | 17 | 63 | 5 | 7 |
| SS | 151 | 101 | 197 | 325 | 29 | 65 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | CHN | SS | 5 | 3 | 11 | 11 | 4 | 4 |
| 1973 | CHN | 2B | 13 | 7 | 27 | 26 | 2 | 5 |
| 1973 | CHN | SS | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| 1974 | CHN | 2B | 49 | 33 | 77 | 95 | 5 | 32 |
| 1974 | CHN | SS | 12 | 7 | 20 | 19 | 3 | 5 |
| 1975 | CHN | SS | 19 | 19 | 27 | 53 | 4 | 7 |
| 1976 | CHN | 2B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1976 | CHN | SS | 86 | 68 | 128 | 217 | 12 | 45 |
| 1977 | CHN | 2B | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1977 | CHN | 3B | 21 | 9 | 4 | 26 | 2 | 2 |
| 1977 | CHN | SS | 10 | 3 | 2 | 15 | 4 | 0 |
| 1979 | CLE | 2B | 33 | 24 | 40 | 84 | 3 | 12 |
| 1979 | CLE | 3B | 14 | 5 | 2 | 12 | 2 | 3 |
| 1979 | CLE | SS | 11 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 1980 | CLE | 2B | 43 | 29 | 69 | 75 | 3 | 17 |
| 1980 | CLE | 3B | 22 | 2 | 7 | 15 | 1 | 1 |
| 1980 | CLE | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1981 | CLE | 2B | 26 | 20 | 46 | 49 | 2 | 13 |
| 1981 | CLE | 3B | 8 | 1 | 4 | 10 | 0 | 1 |
| 1981 | CLE | SS | 4 | 0 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 168 |
| Third Base | 65 |
| Shortstop | 151 |
| Designated Hitter | 6 |
Dave Rosello: the record in brief
Between the debut on September 10, 1972 and the final game on October 5, 1981, Dave Rosello built the record summarized on this page. By club, Rosello's seasons break down as the Chicago Cubs (1972 through 1977) and the Cleveland Indians (1979 to 1981). At 5'11" and 160 pounds, Rosello is listed as a second baseman. The bio says Rosello both batted and threw right-handed. The recorded birth is June 26, 1950, in Mayaguez, P.R. Dave Rosello was the playing name; the full given name is David.
Across 422 games at the plate, Rosello's career line reads 206 hits in 873 at bats for a .236 average, adding 10 homers and 76 runs batted in. Rosello's career OPS of .630 combines a .318 on-base mark with .313 slugging. Over the seasons Rosello played, league hitters batted .258; the .236 career figure is 8.6% below that. By OPS the gap is 10.2% below league average (.630 against .702). The highest hit total in a season was 55, in 1976. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .242 in 1976, did not top the league's .255.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dave Rosello
- What years did Dave Rosello play?
- Dave Rosello played in Major League Baseball from 1972 to 1981.
- Was Dave Rosello a pitcher?
- No. Dave Rosello was a position player (Second Baseman).
- How many home runs did Dave Rosello hit?
- Dave Rosello hit 10 career home runs with 206 hits.
- What teams did Dave Rosello play for?
- Dave Rosello played for 2 teams: the Chicago Cubs (1972–1977) and the Cleveland Indians (1979–1981).
- What were Dave Rosello's career stats?
- In 422 games, Dave Rosello had 206 hits, 10 home runs, 76 RBI, 114 runs, and 5 stolen bases, with a .236 batting average.
- What position did Dave Rosello play?
- Dave Rosello played primarily as a second baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Dave Rosello and how much did he weigh?
- Dave Rosello was listed at 5 feet 11 inches and 160 pounds.
- How many home runs did Dave Rosello hit each season?
- Dave Rosello's home runs by season: 1 in 1972, 0 in 1973, 0 in 1974, 1 in 1975, 1 in 1976, 1 in 1977, 3 in 1979, 2 in 1980, and 1 in 1981. His most in one season was 3, in 1979.
- What was Dave Rosello's career batting average?
- Dave Rosello batted .236 over his career, with 206 hits in 873 at bats.
- How many RBI did Dave Rosello have?
- Dave Rosello drove in 76 runs in his career.
- Is Dave Rosello in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Dave Rosello has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.