Dave Gallagher

Born: 9/20/1960 in Trenton, NJ, USA

MLB Debut: 1987-04-12 | Final Game: 1995-10-02

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

Full name: David Thomas Gallagher

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Biography

Dave Gallagher, born in 1960, was a professional baseball player who enjoyed a career spanning from 1987 to 1995. Primarily playing as a position player, Gallagher made his mark in Major League Baseball during an era characterized by the increasing emphasis on power hitting and offensive production. Over his career, he appeared in 794 games, where he accumulated 564 hits and maintained a batting average of .271. Although he hit 17 home runs and drove in 190 runs, Gallagher was known for his versatility and ability to contribute in various capacities on the field. Gallagher's playing style was marked by his speed and base-running acumen, as evidenced by his 20 stolen bases throughout his career. He showcased a strong ability to get on base and provide stability for his teams, which included stints with several franchises. His contributions were particularly valued in the context of the late 1980s and early 1990s, a time when the game was evolving with a focus on a more athletic and dynamic style of play. Gallagher's legacy is defined not only by his individual statistics but also by his role as a dependable player who adapted to the changing landscape of baseball during his time in the league.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
794	2081	273	564	100	10	17	190	20	187	251	0.271	0.331	0.353	0.684	-908.1

Career AVG .271 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .331 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .353 vs. league average .395 across their career seasons — 10.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.684 vs. league average 0.722 across their career seasons — 5.2% 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
1987	CLE	AL	15	36	2	4	1	1	0	1	2	2	5	0.111	—	—	—	—	0.0
1988	CHW	AL	101	347	59	105	15	3	5	31	5	29	40	0.303	.254 (+19%)	.317 (+12%)	.377 (+8%)	.695 (+9%)	613.7
1989	CHW	AL	161	601	74	160	22	2	1	46	5	46	79	0.266	.254 (+5%)	.319 (avg)	.375 (-16%)	.694 (-9%)	-941.6
1990	CHW	AL	45	75	5	21	3	1	0	5	0	3	9	0.280	.257 (+9%)	.324 (-3%)	.385 (-10%)	.710 (-7%)	-86.8
1990	BAL	AL	23	51	7	11	1	0	0	2	1	4	3	0.216	.257 (-16%)	.324 (-17%)	.385 (-39%)	.710 (-29%)	-86.8
1991	LAA	AL	90	270	32	79	17	0	1	30	2	24	43	0.293	.255 (+14%)	.323 (+10%)	.384 (-5%)	.708 (+2%)	162.8
1992	NYN	NL	98	175	20	42	11	1	1	21	4	19	16	0.240	.255 (-6%)	.322 (-5%)	.377 (-12%)	.699 (-9%)	-327.1
1993	NYN	NL	99	201	34	55	12	2	6	28	1	20	18	0.274	.265 (+3%)	.332 (+2%)	.403 (+10%)	.735 (+6%)	214.0
1994	ATL	NL	89	152	27	34	5	0	2	14	0	22	17	0.224	.269 (-17%)	.338 (-4%)	.424 (-30%)	.763 (-19%)	-476.0
1995	PHI	NL	62	157	12	50	12	0	1	12	0	16	20	0.318	.266 (+19%)	.337 (+12%)	.417 (-1%)	.755 (+5%)	175.9
1995	LAA	AL	11	16	1	3	1	0	0	0	0	2	1	0.188	—	—	—	—	175.9

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	10	2	28	4	0	1
OF	699	494	1336	38	9	15

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1987	CLE	OF	14	12	34	1	1	1
1988	CHA	OF	95	84	228	5	0	2
1989	CHA	OF	160	146	390	8	3	4
1990	CHA	OF	37	20	50	1	1	1
1990	BAL	OF	20	15	46	2	1	1
1991	CAL	OF	87	73	180	8	0	1
1992	NYN	OF	76	34	105	4	2	3
1993	NYN	1B	9	1	22	1	0	0
1993	NYN	OF	72	43	117	6	0	1
1994	ATL	1B	1	1	6	3	0	1
1994	ATL	OF	77	23	88	1	1	0
1995	PHI	OF	55	41	89	1	0	0
1995	CAL	OF	6	3	9	1	0	1