Rich Dauer

Born: 7/27/1952 in San Bernardino, CA, USA

Died: 2/3/2025 in Cincinnati, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1976-09-11 | Final Game: 1985-09-29

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

Full name: Richard Fremont Dauer

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Biography

Rich Dauer was a professional baseball player born in 1952, who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1976 to 1985. Primarily known for his versatility as a position player, Dauer played a total of 1,140 games during his career, amassing 984 hits and 372 RBIs. His offensive contributions included 43 home runs and a batting average of .257, showcasing a well-rounded ability to hit for both average and power. Despite not being a prolific base stealer, he managed to swipe 6 bases over his career, reflecting a strategic approach to his game. Dauer played in an era characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-minded approach in the 1980s. His defensive skills and reliability on the field made him a valuable asset to the teams he played for, including the Baltimore Orioles, where he is best remembered. His contributions to the game extended beyond just statistics; he was a part of the Orioles' roster during a competitive time in baseball, helping to shape the team's identity in the mid-1980s. After retiring in 1985, Dauer left a legacy as a solid player who exemplified the dedication and skill necessary to compete at the highest level of the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
1140	3829	448	984	193	3	43	372	6	297	219	0.257	0.310	0.343	0.653	-5623.7

Career AVG .257 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .310 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .343 vs. league average .386 across their career seasons — 11.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.653 vs. league average 0.710 across their career seasons — 8.1% 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
1976	BAL	AL	11	39	0	4	0	0	0	3	0	1	3	0.103	—	—	—	—	0.0
1977	BAL	AL	96	304	38	74	15	1	5	25	1	20	28	0.243	.264 (-8%)	.329 (-11%)	.401 (-13%)	.730 (-12%)	-706.4
1978	BAL	AL	133	459	57	121	23	0	6	46	0	26	22	0.264	.257 (+2%)	.323 (-7%)	.378 (-7%)	.702 (-7%)	-667.7
1979	BAL	AL	142	479	63	123	20	0	9	61	0	36	36	0.257	.265 (-3%)	.329 (-7%)	.397 (-11%)	.727 (-9%)	-947.6
1980	BAL	AL	152	557	71	158	32	0	2	63	3	46	19	0.284	.264 (+7%)	.326 (+4%)	.387 (-9%)	.714 (-3%)	-300.7
1981	BAL	AL	96	369	41	97	27	0	4	38	0	27	18	0.263	.255 (+3%)	.320 (-1%)	.368 (avg)	.688 (avg)	-56.8
1982	BAL	AL	158	558	75	156	24	2	8	57	0	50	34	0.280	.261 (+7%)	.324 (+4%)	.388 (-4%)	.712 (avg)	-2.2
1983	BAL	AL	140	459	49	108	19	0	5	41	1	47	29	0.235	.260 (-10%)	.324 (-6%)	.389 (-21%)	.714 (-14%)	-1186.5
1984	BAL	AL	127	397	29	101	26	0	2	24	1	24	23	0.254	.259 (-2%)	.322 (-8%)	.384 (-13%)	.707 (-11%)	-870.4
1985	BAL	AL	85	208	25	42	7	0	2	14	0	20	7	0.202	.257 (-21%)	.323 (-15%)	.390 (-32%)	.714 (-24%)	-885.5

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
19	61	4	11	2	0	1	5	0	5	0.180

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	HR	RBI	SO	AVG
1983	ALCS	BAL	4	14	0	0	0	0	1	0	0.000
1983	WS	BAL	5	19	2	4	1	0	3	3	0.211
1979	ALCS	BAL	4	11	0	2	0	0	0	1	0.182
1979	WS	BAL	6	17	2	5	1	1	1	1	0.294

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	1	0	2	0	0	0
2B	964	906	2004	2451	57	636
3B	242	135	109	372	18	28

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1976	BAL	2B	10	8	22	22	0	7
1977	BAL	2B	83	69	179	213	7	55
1977	BAL	3B	9	5	3	20	0	1
1978	BAL	2B	87	85	193	239	1	60
1978	BAL	3B	52	30	29	82	6	9
1979	BAL	2B	103	94	213	260	10	68
1979	BAL	3B	44	37	21	95	7	4
1980	BAL	2B	137	130	320	368	6	110
1980	BAL	3B	35	16	14	50	2	5
1981	BAL	2B	94	92	201	253	5	71
1981	BAL	3B	4	0	0	3	0	0
1982	BAL	2B	123	119	261	268	7	67
1982	BAL	3B	61	34	28	86	1	8
1983	BAL	2B	131	126	273	322	7	78
1983	BAL	3B	17	5	7	11	1	1
1984	BAL	2B	123	120	225	325	11	76
1984	BAL	3B	3	0	0	4	0	0
1985	BAL	1B	1	0	2	0	0	0
1985	BAL	2B	73	63	117	181	3	44
1985	BAL	3B	17	8	7	21	1	0