Dave Adlesh, baseball player, 1963-1968

Dave Adlesh

Born: 7/15/1943 in Long Beach, CA, USA

Died: 2/15/2016 in Long Beach, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1963-05-12 | Final Game: 1968-09-28

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 187 lbs

Full name: David George Adlesh

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Biography

Dave Adlesh, born in 1943, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player from 1963 until his retirement on September 28, 1968. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 106 games, primarily serving as a backup player during an era characterized by intense competition and the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-driven style of play. Adlesh's tenure in Major League Baseball came during a time when teams were beginning to emphasize power hitting, even as he recorded modest offensive statistics with 43 hits, 1 home run, and 11 RBIs, culminating in a batting average of .168. Despite not achieving significant statistical milestones, Adlesh's contributions to the teams he played for were valued in ways that extended beyond the box score. His ability to adapt and fill various roles on the roster allowed him to remain in the league during a period of evolving player dynamics and team strategies. Adlesh's career, though brief, is a reminder of the many players who contributed to the fabric of baseball during the 1960s, playing vital roles that often went unrecognized amidst the star power of the era.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
106 256 9 43 3 1 1 11 0 18 80 0.168 0.227 0.199 0.427 -866.5

Career AVG .168 vs. league average .245 across their career seasons — 31.4% below league average.

Career OBP .227 vs. league average .308 across their career seasons — 26.1% below league average.

Career SLG .199 vs. league average .366 across their career seasons — 45.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.427 vs. league average 0.674 across their career seasons — 36.7% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
1963 HOU NL 6 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1964 HOU NL 3 10 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 0.200 — — — — 0.0
1965 HOU NL 15 34 2 5 1 0 0 3 0 2 12 0.147 — — — — 0.0
1966 HOU NL 3 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1967 HOU NL 39 94 4 17 1 0 1 4 0 11 28 0.181 .242 (-25%) .306 (-14%) .357 (-37%) .663 (-27%) -372.5
1968 HOU NL 40 104 3 19 1 1 0 4 0 5 27 0.183 .236 (-23%) .298 (-24%) .340 (-38%) .638 (-31%) -494.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
C 90 65 453 26 4 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1963 HOU C 6 0 8 0 1 0
1964 HOU C 3 2 11 2 0 0
1965 HOU C 13 10 51 5 0 1
1966 HOU C 1 0 11 0 0 0
1967 HOU C 31 24 179 8 1 1
1968 HOU C 36 29 193 11 2 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 90