Dave Roberts Notable

b. February 17, 1951 · San Diego Padres 1972–1975, 1977–1978, Texas Rangers 1979–1980, Houston Astros 1981, Philadelphia Phillies 1982

Dave Roberts played for four clubs across 11 seasons as a third baseman, opening with the San Diego Padres in 1972 and closing with the Philadelphia Phillies in 1982.

Across 709 games he batted .239, with 483 hits and 194 runs. He finished with 49 home runs, 77 doubles and 27 stolen bases.

He played 386 games at third base, with 708 assists and 64 errors. He turned 68 double plays. He also played 152 games behind the plate.

He was born in Lebanon, OR, USA on February 17, 1951. He batted right-handed and threw right-handed.

Batting, season by season

Year	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	SB	AVG
1972	SDP	100	418	38	102	17	0	5	33	18	64	7	.244
1973	SDP	127	479	56	137	20	3	21	64	17	83	11	.286
1974	SDP	113	318	26	53	10	1	5	18	32	69	2	.167
1975	SDP	33	113	7	32	2	0	2	12	13	19	3	.283
1977	SDP	82	186	15	41	14	1	1	23	11	32	2	.220
1978	SDP	54	97	7	21	4	1	1	7	12	25	0	.216
1979	TEX	44	84	12	22	2	1	3	14	7	17	1	.262
1980	TEX	101	235	27	56	4	0	10	30	13	38	0	.238
1981	HOU	27	54	4	13	3	0	1	5	3	6	1	.241
1982	PHI	28	33	2	6	1	0	0	2	2	8	0	.182
Career	—	709	2017	194	483	77	7	49	208	128	361	27	.239

On this day & linked events

1951

Born February 17, 1951

Lebanon, OR, USA

1972

Major-league debut: Dave Roberts

Dave Roberts made a major-league debut on June 7, 1972.

1982

Final major-league game: Dave Roberts

Dave Roberts played a final major-league game on September 18, 1982.

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