Dave Edler, baseball player, 1980-1983

Dave Edler

Born: 8/5/1956 in Sioux City, IA, USA

MLB Debut: 1980-09-04 | Final Game: 1983-06-09

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: David Delmer Edler

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Biography

Dave Edler, born in 1956, was a professional baseball player who played primarily as a position player during his career in Major League Baseball from 1980 to 1983. Over the course of his playing days, Edler appeared in 126 games, where he recorded 72 hits, contributing to a batting average of .216. Known for his speed on the basepaths, he successfully stole 12 bases and drove in 36 runs, showcasing his ability to impact the game in various ways. Edler's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball that saw the rise of more power-focused playstyles. While he hit six home runs in his tenure, Edler's contributions were often more about situational hitting and base running than power hitting. Despite his modest career statistics, Edler's presence on the field and his versatility demonstrated the evolving roles of players during the early 1980s, particularly as teams began to prioritize speed and defensive capabilities alongside traditional power metrics. He retired from baseball on June 9, 1983, leaving behind a legacy of dedication and hard work in the game.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
126 334 34 72 7 3 6 36 12 35 53 0.216 0.291 0.308 0.599 -826.0

Career AVG .216 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 17.4% below league average.

Career OBP .291 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — 10.3% below league average.

Career SLG .308 vs. league average .385 across their career seasons — 19.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.599 vs. league average 0.709 across their career seasons — 15.5% 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
1980 SEA AL 28 89 11 20 1 0 3 9 2 8 16 0.225 .264 (-15%) .326 (-12%) .387 (-13%) .714 (-12%) -172.5
1981 SEA AL 29 78 7 11 3 0 0 5 3 11 13 0.141 .255 (-45%) .320 (-22%) .368 (-51%) .688 (-38%) -465.5
1982 SEA AL 40 104 14 29 2 2 2 18 4 11 13 0.279 .261 (+7%) .324 (+6%) .388 (+1%) .712 (+4%) 72.5
1983 SEA AL 29 63 2 12 1 1 1 4 3 5 11 0.190 .260 (-27%) .324 (-21%) .389 (-27%) .714 (-24%) -260.4

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 5 4 26 4 1 5
3B 98 91 59 176 20 15
OF 3 2 4 2 0 0
SS 1 0 0 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1980 SEA 3B 28 27 18 64 3 6
1981 SEA 3B 26 22 18 43 8 4
1981 SEA SS 1 0 0 0 0 0
1982 SEA 3B 31 30 20 51 6 4
1982 SEA OF 2 1 4 2 0 0
1983 SEA 1B 5 4 26 4 1 5
1983 SEA 3B 13 12 3 18 3 1
1983 SEA OF 1 1 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 5
Third Base 98
Shortstop 1
Left Field 1
Right Field 2
Designated Hitter 8

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Washington State University Pullman WA 1976, 1977, 1978