David Green

Born: 12/4/1960 in Managua, Managua, Nicaragua

Died: 1/25/2022 in St. Louis, MO, USA

MLB Debut: 1981-09-04 | Final Game: 1987-10-04

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: David Alejandro Green

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Biography

David Green was a professional baseball player born in 1960, who made a significant impact in Major League Baseball from 1981 until his retirement in 1987. Primarily recognized as a position player, Green showcased his talents across 489 games during his career. He achieved a batting average of .268, accumulating 374 hits, including 31 home runs and 180 runs batted in (RBIs). Known for his speed on the bases, he also recorded 68 stolen bases, demonstrating a well-rounded offensive skill set that contributed to his teams’ success. Playing during a transformative era in baseball, Green was part of a generation that witnessed the evolution of the game through a focus on power hitting and athleticism. His contributions were felt not only in the batter's box but also in the field, where his versatility allowed him to adapt to various roles as needed. Although his career spanned just over six seasons, Green's performance and competitive spirit left a lasting impression, marking him as a notable player of his time. His legacy is remembered by fans and historians alike for his contributions to the sport during the vibrant and challenging years of the 1980s.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
489	1398	168	374	48	18	31	180	68	84	278	0.268	0.308	0.394	0.702	-514.5

Career AVG .268 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .308 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 5.1% below league average.

Career SLG .394 vs. league average .391 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.702 vs. league average 0.716 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
1981	STL	NL	21	34	6	5	1	0	0	2	0	6	5	0.147	—	—	—	—	0.0
1982	STL	NL	76	166	21	47	7	1	2	23	11	8	29	0.283	.261 (+8%)	.324 (-3%)	.388 (-4%)	.712 (-3%)	-137.4
1983	STL	NL	146	422	52	120	14	10	8	69	34	26	76	0.284	.260 (+9%)	.324 (avg)	.389 (+8%)	.714 (+4%)	247.0
1984	STL	NL	126	452	49	121	14	4	15	65	17	20	105	0.268	.259 (+3%)	.322 (-8%)	.384 (+8%)	.707 (+1%)	-98.9
1985	SFG	NL	106	294	36	73	10	2	5	20	6	22	58	0.248	.257 (-3%)	.323 (-7%)	.390 (-11%)	.714 (-9%)	-525.2
1987	STL	NL	14	30	4	8	2	1	1	1	0	2	5	0.267	—	—	—	—	0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
9	11	4	3	1	1	0	0	1	3	0.273

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
1982	NLCS	SLN	2	1	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1.000
1982	WS	SLN	7	10	3	2	1	1	0	0	1	3	0.200

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	198	181	1720	111	19	153
OF	258	162	402	17	12	4

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1981	SLN	OF	18	9	31	1	1	0
1982	SLN	OF	68	34	111	4	1	1
1983	SLN	OF	136	97	214	10	7	2
1984	SLN	1B	117	109	1088	69	10	98
1984	SLN	OF	14	7	15	1	0	1
1985	SFN	1B	78	72	628	42	9	54
1985	SFN	OF	12	8	17	0	1	0
1987	SLN	1B	3	0	4	0	0	1
1987	SLN	OF	10	7	14	1	2	0