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Athletics Franchise · 1951–1953

Dave Philley

Outfield3 seasons1951–1953

Biography

Dave Philley was a Major League Baseball outfielder, born May 16, 1920 in Paris, TX. A switch-handed hitter listed at 6' 0" and 188 pounds, Dave Philley debuted on September 6, 1941 and last played on August 6, 1962.

Over 1904 major-league games, Dave Philley batted .270 with 1700 hits, 84 home runs, and 729 RBI in 6296 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
May 16, 1920
Birthplace
Paris, TX
Position
Outfielder
Bats / Throws
Switch / Right
Height / Weight
6' 0", 188 lb
MLB Debut
September 6, 1941
Final Game
August 6, 1962
Seasons with A's
3

MLB Career Statistics

Career batting totals across 1904 major-league games, and the year-by-year line. Figures from the MLB Stats API.

GABRH2B3BHRRBIBBSOAVGOBPSLGOPS
1904629679017002767284729594551.270.334.377.711
YearTeamGABHHRRBIAVG
1941Chicago White Sox79200.222
1946Chicago White Sox176824017.353
1947Chicago White Sox143551142245.258
1948Chicago White Sox137488140542.287
1949Chicago White Sox146598171044.286
1950Chicago White Sox1566191501480.242
1951Chicago White Sox725602.240
1951Philadelphia Athletics125468123759.263
1951?132493129761.262
1952Philadelphia Athletics151586154771.263
1953Philadelphia Athletics157620188959.303
1954Cleveland Indians1334521021260.226
1955Cleveland Indians431043129.298
1955Baltimore Orioles8331193641.299
1955?126415124850.299
1956Baltimore Orioles3211724117.205
1956Chicago White Sox8627974447.265
1956?11839698564.247
1957Chicago White Sox22712309.324
1957Detroit Tigers6517349216.283
1957?8724472225.295
1958Philadelphia Phillies9120764331.309
1959Philadelphia Phillies9925474737.291
1960Philadelphia Phillies1415504.333
1960San Francisco Giants39611017.164
1960Baltimore Orioles1434915.265
1960?6711024216.218
1961Baltimore Orioles9914436123.250
1962Boston Red Sox3842604.143

Season-by-Season

1953Philadelphia AthleticsOutfield1952Philadelphia AthleticsOutfield1951Philadelphia AthleticsOutfield

With the Athletics

With the Athletics franchise, Dave Philley appears across the 1951-1953 seasons (Philadelphia Athletics).

In an Athletics uniform, Dave Philley played 433 games with 465 hits and 189 RBI. Every A's season is captured on the franchise rosters below.

Teammates & Related Players

Players who shared a franchise roster with Dave Philley.

Elmer ValoPete SuderAlex KellnerCarl ScheibJoe AstrothBobby ShantzEddie JoostGus Zernial

Frequently Asked Questions

What position did Dave Philley play?
Dave Philley was an outfielder who switch-hit and threw right-handed.
When did Dave Philley play for the Athletics?
Dave Philley appears on the Athletics franchise roster in 1951-1953.
Where was Dave Philley born?
Dave Philley was born on May 16, 1920 in Paris, TX.
What were Dave Philley's MLB career stats?
Over 1904 MLB games, Dave Philley hit .270 with 1700 hits, 84 home runs, and 729 RBI.

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