Dave Sax
Born: 9/22/1958 in Sacramento, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1982-09-01 | Final Game: 1987-04-26
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 185 lbs
Full name: David John Sax
Biography
Dave Sax was a professional baseball player born in 1958, who made his mark in the Major Leagues from 1982 to 1987. Primarily serving as a position player, Sax played in a total of 37 games throughout his career. He recorded 16 hits, including one home run, and drove in 8 runs, finishing with a batting average of .267. Though his career was relatively short, Sax contributed to his teams with a solid performance during his time on the field.
Sax's playing career took place during a period of transition in baseball, as the sport was evolving with the introduction of more athletic players and the increasing importance of specialized roles. Despite not being a household name, his contributions as a versatile player highlighted the depth of talent that existed in the league during the 1980s. While he may not have accumulated extensive statistics, Sax's journey through the ranks of professional baseball reflects the dedication and passion that many players exhibited during that era.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37 | 60 | 3 | 16 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 0.267 | 0.297 | 0.383 | 0.680 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | LAD | NL | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1983 | LAD | NL | 7 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1985 | BOS | AL | 22 | 36 | 2 | 11 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0.306 | 0.0 |
| 1986 | BOS | AL | 4 | 11 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.455 | 0.0 |
| 1987 | BOS | AL | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C | 24 | 14 | 96 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| OF | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | LAN | OF | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1983 | LAN | C | 4 | 1 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1985 | BOS | C | 16 | 11 | 66 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1985 | BOS | OF | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1986 | BOS | C | 2 | 2 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1986 | BOS | 1B | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1987 | BOS | C | 2 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 24 |
| First Base | 1 |
| Left Field | 3 |
| Right Field | 2 |