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Dave Parker

Designated Hitter2 seasons1988–1989

Biography

Dave Parker was a Major League Baseball outfielder, born June 9, 1951 in Grenada, MS. A left-handed hitter listed at 6' 5" and 230 pounds, Dave Parker debuted on July 12, 1973 and last played on October 2, 1991.

Over 2466 major-league games, Dave Parker batted .290 with 2712 hits, 339 home runs, and 1493 RBI in 9358 at-bats.

Every one of Dave's Athletics seasons is listed below. Explore more through the franchise history, the rosters by year, and the full player index.

Born

June 9, 1951

Birthplace

Grenada, MS

Position

Outfielder

Bats / Throws

Left / Right

Height / Weight

6' 5", 230 lb

MLB Debut

July 12, 1973

Final Game

October 2, 1991

Seasons with A's

MLB Career Statistics

Career batting totals across 2466 major-league games, and the year-by-year line. Figures from the MLB Stats API.

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS
2466	9358	1272	2712	526	75	339	1493	683	1537	.290	.339	.471	.810

Year	Team	G	AB	H	HR	RBI	AVG
1973	Pittsburgh Pirates	54	139	40	4	14	.288
1974	Pittsburgh Pirates	73	220	62	4	29	.282
1975	Pittsburgh Pirates	148	558	172	25	101	.308
1976	Pittsburgh Pirates	138	537	168	13	90	.313
1977	Pittsburgh Pirates	159	637	215	21	88	.338
1978	Pittsburgh Pirates	148	581	194	30	117	.334
1979	Pittsburgh Pirates	158	622	193	25	94	.310
1980	Pittsburgh Pirates	139	518	153	17	79	.295
1981	Pittsburgh Pirates	67	240	62	9	48	.258
1982	Pittsburgh Pirates	73	244	66	6	29	.270
1983	Pittsburgh Pirates	144	552	154	12	69	.279
1984	Cincinnati Reds	156	607	173	16	94	.285
1985	Cincinnati Reds	160	635	198	34	125	.312
1986	Cincinnati Reds	162	637	174	31	116	.273
1987	Cincinnati Reds	153	589	149	26	97	.253
1988	Oakland Athletics	101	377	97	12	55	.257
1989	Oakland Athletics	144	553	146	22	97	.264
1990	Milwaukee Brewers	157	610	176	21	92	.289
1991	California Angels	119	466	108	11	56	.232
1991	Toronto Blue Jays	13	36	12	0	3	.333
1991	?	132	502	120	11	59	.239

Season-by-Season

1989Oakland AthleticsDesignated Hitter 1988Oakland AthleticsDesignated Hitter

With the Athletics

With the Athletics franchise, Dave Parker appears across the 1988 and 1989 seasons (Oakland Athletics).

In an Athletics uniform, Dave Parker played 245 games with 243 hits and 152 RBI. Every A's season is captured on the franchise rosters below.

Teammates & Related Players

Players who shared a franchise roster with Dave Parker.

Mark McGwire Terry Steinbach Carney Lansford Curt Young Dennis Eckersley José Canseco Tony Phillips Dave Stewart

Frequently Asked Questions

What position did Dave Parker play?

Dave Parker was an outfielder who batted left-handed and threw right-handed.

When did Dave Parker play for the Athletics?

Dave Parker appears on the Athletics franchise roster in 1988 and 1989.

Where was Dave Parker born?

Dave Parker was born on June 9, 1951 in Grenada, MS.

What were Dave Parker's MLB career stats?

Over 2466 MLB games, Dave Parker hit .290 with 2712 hits, 339 home runs, and 1493 RBI.

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