Dave Machemer, baseball player, 1978-1979

Dave Machemer

Born: 5/24/1951 in St. Joseph, MI, USA

MLB Debut: 1978-06-21 | Final Game: 1979-07-02

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: David Ritchie Machemer

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Biography

Dave Machemer was a professional baseball player born in 1951, who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1978 until 1979. Over the course of his brief career, he appeared in 29 games, recording 11 hits, including one home run, and driving in four runs, which contributed to a batting average of .229. Machemer's tenure in the major leagues came during a transitional period in baseball, characterized by shifting player dynamics and increasing athleticism. Though his time in the majors was short-lived, Machemer's presence on the field reflected the competitive nature of the late 1970s baseball landscape, a time when teams began to emphasize speed and power more than ever before. His contributions, albeit modest in statistical terms, were part of a larger narrative of players navigating the complexities of the game during this evolving era. After his retirement on July 2, 1979, Machemer's legacy remains a testament to the many athletes who strive for the opportunity to compete at the highest level in baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
29 48 14 11 2 0 1 4 0 5 3 0.229 0.302 0.333 0.635 0.0

Career AVG .229 vs. league average .262 across their career seasons — 12.4% below league average.

Career OBP .302 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 7.6% below league average.

Career SLG .333 vs. league average .388 across their career seasons — 14.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.635 vs. league average 0.715 across their career seasons — 11.1% 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
1978 LAA AL 10 22 6 6 1 0 1 2 0 2 1 0.273 — — — — 0.0
1979 DET AL 19 26 8 5 1 0 0 2 0 3 2 0.192 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 16 9 18 27 1 6
3B 3 3 1 4 2 0
OF 1 1 3 0 0 0
SS 1 1 2 1 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1978 CAL 2B 5 2 3 7 0 0
1978 CAL 3B 3 3 1 4 2 0
1978 CAL SS 1 1 2 1 0 0
1979 DET 2B 11 7 15 20 1 6
1979 DET OF 1 1 3 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 16
Third Base 3
Shortstop 1
Left Field 1
Designated Hitter 2

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Central Michigan University Mount Pleasant MI 1971, 1972