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Dave Rosello

Dave Rosello Notable

b. June 26, 1950 · Chicago Cubs 1972–1977, Cleveland Indians 1979–1981

Dave Rosello divided 10 seasons between two clubs as a shortstop: the Chicago Cubs from 1972, then the Cleveland Indians through 1981.

Across 422 games he batted .236, with 206 hits and 114 runs. He finished with 10 home runs, 31 doubles and 5 stolen bases.

He played 168 games at second base, with 330 assists and 15 errors. He turned 79 double plays. He also played 151 games at shortstop.

He was born in Mayaguez, P.R. on June 26, 1950. He batted right-handed and threw right-handed.

Batting, season by season

YearTeam GABR H2B3B HRRBIBB SOSBAVG
1972 CHC 51223 001 3320 .250
1973 CHC 1638410 200 2242 .263
1974 CHC 62148930 700 1010281 .203
1975 CHC 1958715 201 8980 .259
1976 CHC 912272755 511 1141331 .242
1977 CHC 56821818 211 912120 .220
1979 CLE 591072026 613 1415271 .243
1980 CLE 711171629 302 129190 .248
1981 CLE 43841120 401 77120 .238
Career 422873114206 31310 761081455 .236

On this day & linked events

1950

Born June 26, 1950

Mayaguez, , P.R.

1972

Major-league debut: Dave Rosello

Dave Rosello made a major-league debut on September 10, 1972.

1981

Final major-league game: Dave Rosello

Dave Rosello played a final major-league game on October 5, 1981.

Image: Cleveland Indians, public domain