Dave Huppert, baseball player, 1983-1985

Dave Huppert

Born: 4/17/1957 in South Gate, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1983-09-15 | Final Game: 1985-10-06

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: David Blain Huppert

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Biography

Dave Huppert was a professional baseball player born in 1957, who played in the Major Leagues from 1983 to 1985. Primarily serving as a position player, Huppert had a brief career, appearing in 17 games over two seasons. He made his debut on September 15, 1983, and concluded his time in the majors on October 6, 1985. During his career, Huppert recorded 1 hit in 21 at-bats, resulting in a batting average of .048. Despite his limited offensive contributions, he was known for his versatility and defensive skills. Huppert's time in the major leagues occurred during a transitional period in baseball, as the sport was beginning to see a shift towards more athleticism and offensive prowess in the late 1980s. While he may not have had the statistical impact of many of his contemporaries, his journey through the ranks of professional baseball reflects the challenges faced by players trying to make their mark during that era. Huppert's career serves as a reminder of the many players who contributed to the game in less visible ways, emphasizing the importance of every role within a team.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
17 21 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 7 0.048 0.130 0.048 0.178 0.0

Career AVG .048 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 81.6% below league average.

Career OBP .130 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — 59.8% below league average.

Career SLG .048 vs. league average .390 across their career seasons — 87.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.178 vs. league average 0.714 across their career seasons — 75.1% 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
1983 BAL AL 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1985 ATL AL 15 21 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 7 0.048 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
C 17 8 48 3 2 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1983 BAL C 2 0 3 0 0 0
1985 ML4 C 15 8 45 3 2 2

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 17

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Golden West College Huntington Beach CA 1977