Dave Sax
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1982-1987)
Dave Sax was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1982 to 1987 for the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Boston Red Sox, a span of 6 seasons. In 37 career games, he hit .267 with 16 hits, 1 home runs, and 8 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
- Catcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 185 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1982-09-01
- Last Game
- 1987-04-26
Full name: David John Sax
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 | .267 | .297 | .383 | .680 | 0 |
Career AVG .267 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .297 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — 8.9% below league average.
Career SLG .383 vs. league average .396 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .680 vs. league average .722 across their career seasons — 5.8% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | LAN | NL | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1983 | LAN | NL | 7 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1985 | BOS | AL | 22 | 36 | 2 | 11 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 3 | .306 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1986 | BOS | AL | 4 | 11 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .455 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1987 | BOS | AL | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 5 seasons | 37 | 60 | 3 | 16 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 3 | 5 | .267 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
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 (37 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 20 | 32 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 6 | .281 |
| Away | 17 | 28 | 3 | 7 | 1 | 2 | .250 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987-04-26 | BOS | TEX | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1987-04-17 | BOS | TOR | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1986-10-04 | BOS | NYY | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1986-09-26 | BOS | TOR | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1986-09-21 | BOS | TOR | W | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1986-09-16 | BOS | MIL | W | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1985-10-04 | BOS | MIL | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1985-09-25 | BOS | TOR | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1985-09-02 | BOS | TEX | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1985-08-31 | BOS | MIN | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 24 |
| First Base | 1 |
| Left Field | 3 |
| Right Field | 2 |
Dave Sax: the record in brief
According to the bio, Dave Sax debuted on September 1, 1982 and played a final game on April 26, 1987. The team column moves through the Los Angeles Dodgers (1982 to 1983) and the Boston Red Sox (1985 through 1987). Sax is listed as a catcher at 6-foot-0 and 185 pounds. Sax both batted and threw right-handed, per the bio block. Sax was born on September 22, 1958, in Sacramento, CA, USA. Sax's full given name, per the bio, is David John Sax.
The batting record for Sax: 37 games, 16 hits in 60 at bats, and a .267 average, along with 1 home run and 8 runs batted in. Reaching base at a .297 clip and slugging .383, Sax finished with a .680 OPS. The .267 career average is close to the .260 the league hit across the same seasons. By OPS the gap is 5.8% below league average (.680 against .722). The highest hit total in a season was 11, in 1985.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dave Sax
- What years did Dave Sax play?
- Dave Sax played in Major League Baseball from 1982 to 1987.
- Was Dave Sax a pitcher?
- No. Dave Sax was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Dave Sax hit?
- Dave Sax hit 1 career home runs with 16 hits.
- What was Dave Sax's career batting average?
- Dave Sax batted .267 over his career, with 16 hits in 60 at bats.
- How many RBI did Dave Sax have?
- Dave Sax drove in 8 runs in his career.
- Is Dave Sax in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Dave Sax has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.