Dave Silvestri
Born: 9/29/1967 in St. Louis, MO, USA
MLB Debut: 1992-04-27 | Final Game: 1999-05-16
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 180 lbs
Full name: David Joseph Silvestri
Biography
Dave Silvestri was a professional baseball player born in 1967, whose career spanned from 1992 to 1999. He played primarily as a position player during a period marked by an offensive surge in Major League Baseball, as the game transitioned into what would be known as the "steroid era." Over the course of his career, Silvestri appeared in 181 games, where he recorded 68 hits, 6 home runs, and 36 RBIs, finishing with a batting average of .202. Although he was not known for his offensive prowess, Silvestri contributed with his speed on the bases, tallying 4 stolen bases throughout his time in the league.
Silvestri's journey through baseball included stints with multiple teams, where he showcased his versatility and work ethic. While his overall statistics may not reflect the impact of some of his contemporaries, his presence in the dugout and clubhouse provided valuable experience to younger players. Silvestri's career, while brief, underscored the competitive nature of Major League Baseball during the late 1990s, a time that saw players pushing the limits of performance and redefining the game's boundaries.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 181 | 336 | 42 | 68 | 12 | 3 | 6 | 36 | 4 | 56 | 96 | 0.202 | 0.315 | 0.310 | 0.624 | -599.8 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | NYY | AL | 7 | 13 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.308 | 0.0 |
| 1993 | NYY | AL | 7 | 21 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 0.286 | 0.0 |
| 1994 | NYY | AL | 12 | 18 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 9 | 0.111 | 0.0 |
| 1995 | WSN | NL | 39 | 72 | 12 | 19 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 2 | 9 | 27 | 0.264 | 23.4 |
| 1995 | NYY | AL | 17 | 21 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 9 | 0.095 | 23.4 |
| 1996 | WSN | NL | 86 | 162 | 16 | 33 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 17 | 2 | 34 | 41 | 0.204 | -623.3 |
| 1997 | TEX | AL | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1998 | TBR | AL | 8 | 14 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.071 | 0.0 |
| 1999 | LAA | AL | 3 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.091 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 9 | 4 | 51 | 3 | 0 | 6 |
| 2B | 23 | 9 | 19 | 31 | 0 | 4 |
| 3B | 64 | 44 | 25 | 109 | 13 | 5 |
| OF | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SS | 34 | 18 | 25 | 63 | 6 | 9 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | NYA | SS | 6 | 3 | 4 | 12 | 2 | 3 |
| 1993 | NYA | 3B | 3 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 2 | 0 |
| 1993 | NYA | SS | 4 | 4 | 9 | 12 | 1 | 4 |
| 1994 | NYA | 2B | 9 | 3 | 10 | 10 | 0 | 2 |
| 1994 | NYA | 3B | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | NYA | SS | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| 1995 | MON | 1B | 4 | 1 | 22 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 1995 | MON | 2B | 3 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | MON | 3B | 8 | 3 | 2 | 13 | 1 | 0 |
| 1995 | MON | SS | 9 | 7 | 8 | 20 | 0 | 1 |
| 1995 | MON | OF | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | NYA | 1B | 4 | 3 | 26 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 1995 | NYA | 2B | 7 | 2 | 2 | 11 | 0 | 1 |
| 1995 | NYA | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | MON | 1B | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | MON | 2B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | MON | 3B | 47 | 37 | 20 | 85 | 10 | 5 |
| 1996 | MON | SS | 10 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | MON | OF | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | TEX | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | TEX | SS | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 | TBA | 2B | 2 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 1 |
| 1998 | TBA | 3B | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 | TBA | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 1999 | ANA | 2B | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | ANA | SS | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 1999 | ANA | OF | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 9 |
| Second Base | 23 |
| Third Base | 64 |
| Shortstop | 34 |
| Left Field | 5 |
| Center Field | 1 |
| Designated Hitter | 6 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | TEX | AL | $185,000 |
| 1996 | MON | NL | $132,500 |
| 1995 | NYA | AL | $116,000 |
| 1994 | NYA | AL | $112,000 |
| 1993 | NYA | AL | $10,900 |
| Total Career Earnings | $556,400 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Missouri Columbia | Columbia | MO | 1986, 1987, 1988 |