Dave Chalk

Born: 8/30/1950 in Del Rio, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1973-09-04 | Final Game: 1981-09-27

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: David Lee Chalk

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Biography

Dave Chalk, born in 1950, was a professional baseball player who made a notable impact in Major League Baseball from 1973 to 1981. As a position player, Chalk was recognized for his versatility on the field, showcasing his skills primarily as a shortstop and third baseman. Over the course of his career, he played in 903 games, where he accumulated 733 hits, 15 home runs, and 243 RBIs, finishing with a batting average of .252. His speed on the bases was evident as he recorded 36 stolen bases, contributing to his team’s offensive strategies during a time when speed and agility were highly valued in the game. Chalk was honored with two All-Star selections, which underscored his talent and performance during his era. He played in a period that saw a shift towards more power-hitting styles in the late 1970s, yet he remained a dependable player known for his solid defensive skills and consistent hitting. Chalk’s contributions to the teams he played for were significant, and he remains a respected figure in the annals of baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
903	2910	292	733	107	9	15	243	36	295	327	0.252	0.325	0.310	0.636	-4599.4

Career AVG .252 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .325 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .310 vs. league average .380 across their career seasons — 18.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.636 vs. league average 0.706 across their career seasons — 9.9% 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
1973	LAA	AL	24	69	14	16	2	0	0	6	0	9	13	0.232	.256 (-10%)	.325 (+1%)	.378 (-31%)	.703 (-16%)	-144.4
1974	LAA	AL	133	465	44	117	9	3	5	31	10	30	57	0.252	.256 (-2%)	.324 (-6%)	.369 (-14%)	.693 (-11%)	-928.3
1975	LAA	AL	149	513	59	140	24	2	3	56	6	66	49	0.273	.257 (+6%)	.327 (+8%)	.374 (-8%)	.701 (-1%)	79.0
1976	LAA	AL	142	438	39	95	14	1	0	33	0	49	62	0.217	.255 (-15%)	.320 (-4%)	.360 (-30%)	.681 (-18%)	-1263.5
1977	LAA	AL	149	519	58	144	27	2	3	45	12	52	69	0.277	.264 (+5%)	.329 (+5%)	.401 (-12%)	.730 (-4%)	-318.8
1978	LAA	AL	135	470	42	119	12	0	1	34	5	38	34	0.253	.257 (-2%)	.323 (-2%)	.378 (-25%)	.702 (-14%)	-1109.8
1979	TEX	AL	9	8	0	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.250	—	—	—	—	0.0
1979	OAK	AL	66	212	15	47	6	0	2	13	2	29	14	0.222	.265 (-16%)	.329 (-4%)	.397 (-30%)	.727 (-18%)	0.0
1980	KCR	AL	69	167	19	42	10	1	1	20	1	18	27	0.251	.264 (-5%)	.326 (avg)	.387 (-12%)	.714 (-7%)	-178.7
1981	KCR	AL	27	49	2	11	3	0	0	5	0	4	2	0.224	—	—	—	—	-134.2

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
1	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	.000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
1980	WS	KCA	1	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2B	101	77	175	229	10	47
3B	462	433	346	900	49	87
SS	345	318	561	906	73	176

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1973	CAL	SS	22	20	36	66	4	20
1974	CAL	3B	38	38	32	81	5	16
1974	CAL	SS	99	95	168	269	29	55
1975	CAL	3B	149	149	108	333	11	30
1976	CAL	3B	49	45	35	94	4	9
1976	CAL	SS	102	94	141	293	13	45
1977	CAL	2B	7	3	15	17	2	4
1977	CAL	3B	141	137	114	266	21	21
1977	CAL	SS	4	4	18	4	2	2
1978	CAL	2B	29	19	39	69	3	12
1978	CAL	3B	22	18	9	33	1	4
1978	CAL	SS	97	92	168	237	19	46
1979	TEX	2B	1	0	1	0	0	0
1979	TEX	SS	3	0	0	3	0	0
1979	OAK	2B	37	35	77	93	2	22
1979	OAK	3B	16	13	15	25	3	1
1979	OAK	SS	16	13	30	33	6	8
1980	KCA	2B	17	14	33	31	3	7
1980	KCA	3B	33	26	24	56	3	3
1980	KCA	SS	1	0	0	1	0	0
1981	KCA	2B	10	6	10	19	0	2
1981	KCA	3B	14	7	9	12	1	3
1981	KCA	SS	1	0	0	0	0	0