Andre David, baseball player, 1984-1986

Andre David

Born: 5/18/1958 in Hollywood, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1984-06-29 | Final Game: 1986-06-10

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Andre Anter David

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Biography

Andre David was a professional baseball player born in 1958, whose career spanned from 1984 to June 29, 1986. A versatile position player, David made his mark in Major League Baseball during a period characterized by the emergence of power hitters and a focus on offensive production. Across his career, he played in a total of 38 games, where he recorded 13 hits, including one home run, and drove in five runs, finishing with a batting average of .245. Although he did not steal any bases, David contributed to his teams with his ability to put the ball in play and produce runs. David's time in the league, while brief, came during a transformative era in baseball as teams began to emphasize athleticism and power at the plate. Despite limited playing time, his contributions on the field reflected the competitive spirit of the mid-1980s, a time when players were adapting to new training regimens and evolving game strategies. His journey in professional baseball remains a testament to the dedication and resilience required to compete at the highest level.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
38 53 5 13 2 0 1 5 0 7 13 0.245 0.349 0.340 0.689 17.9

Career AVG .245 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 5.2% below league average.

Career OBP .349 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — +7.7% above league average.

Career SLG .340 vs. league average .390 across their career seasons — 12.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.689 vs. league average 0.714 across their career seasons — near 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
1984 MIN AL 33 48 5 12 2 0 1 5 0 7 11 0.250 — — — — 17.9
1986 MIN AL 5 5 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.200 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 14 7 14 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1984 MIN OF 14 7 14 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 10
Right Field 4
Designated Hitter 3

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Los Angeles Valley College Los Angeles CA 1977
California State University Fullerton Fullerton CA 1979, 1980