Dave Cripe, baseball player, 1978-1978

Dave Cripe

Born: 4/7/1951 in Ramona, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1978-09-10 | Final Game: 1978-10-01

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: David Gordon Cripe

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Biography

Dave Cripe, born in 1951, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned the 1978 season. As a position player, Cripe made a brief but notable appearance in Major League Baseball, playing in a total of 7 games. Throughout his time on the field, he recorded 2 hits and drove in 1 run, finishing his career with a batting average of .154. Despite not hitting any home runs or stealing bases, Cripe's presence on the roster during the late 1970s added depth to his team's lineup during an era marked by significant changes in the game. Cripe's career unfolded during a transitional period in baseball, where the game was beginning to evolve with the introduction of more power hitters and an emphasis on offensive production. Though his playing time was limited, Cripe's journey through the major leagues reflects the challenges and opportunities faced by many players during that time, as they vied for a place in a competitive landscape. His contributions, although modest in statistical terms, are a testament to the dedication and passion required to reach the pinnacle of the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
7 13 1 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 2 0.154 0.154 0.154 0.308 0.0

Career AVG .154 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 40.3% below league average.

Career OBP .154 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — 52.4% below league average.

Career SLG .154 vs. league average .379 across their career seasons — 59.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.308 vs. league average 0.702 across their career seasons — 56.2% 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
1978 KCR AL 7 13 1 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 2 0.154 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
3B 5 2 1 1 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1978 KCA 3B 5 2 1 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Third Base 5

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Mount San Jacinto College San Jacinto CA 1969, 1970
University of La Verne La Verne CA 1972
College of William and Mary Williamsburg VA 1971