Dave McKay

Born: 3/14/1950 in Vancouver, BC, CAN

MLB Debut: 1975-08-22 | Final Game: 1982-10-03

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: David Lawrence McKay

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Biography

Dave McKay, born in 1950, enjoyed a professional baseball career that spanned from 1975 to 1982. As a position player, he played in a total of 645 games, primarily contributing as a utility player known for his versatility on the field. McKay recorded 441 hits during his career, along with 21 home runs and 170 RBIs, reflecting his ability to support the offense while also demonstrating a knack for timely hitting. His career batting average stood at .229, and he showcased his speed on the bases with 20 stolen bases. McKay's playing style was characterized by his defensive skills and agility, which allowed him to excel in various positions throughout his career. He played during an era when baseball was evolving, with players increasingly focused on athleticism and versatility. While not a household name, McKay's contributions to the teams he played for were significant, as he provided depth and experience during a transitional period in Major League Baseball. His role in the game was a testament to the importance of utility players, who often serve as the backbone of a team’s roster.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
645	1928	191	441	70	15	21	170	20	86	337	0.229	0.266	0.313	0.580	-6719.8

Career AVG .229 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 12.2% below league average.

Career OBP .266 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 18.1% below league average.

Career SLG .313 vs. league average .383 across their career seasons — 18.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.580 vs. league average 0.708 across their career seasons — 18.2% 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
1975	MIN	AL	33	125	8	32	4	1	2	16	1	6	14	0.256	.257 (-1%)	.327 (-11%)	.374 (-6%)	.701 (-8%)	-207.9
1976	MIN	AL	45	138	8	28	2	0	0	8	1	9	27	0.203	.255 (-21%)	.320 (-15%)	.360 (-40%)	.681 (-28%)	-593.3
1977	TOR	AL	95	274	18	54	4	3	3	22	2	7	51	0.197	.264 (-25%)	.329 (-33%)	.401 (-34%)	.730 (-33%)	-1754.0
1978	TOR	AL	145	504	59	120	20	8	7	45	4	20	91	0.238	.257 (-8%)	.323 (-17%)	.378 (-7%)	.702 (-12%)	-1363.1
1979	TOR	AL	47	156	19	34	9	0	0	12	1	7	19	0.218	.265 (-18%)	.329 (-22%)	.397 (-31%)	.727 (-27%)	-733.5
1980	OAK	AL	123	295	29	72	16	1	1	29	1	10	57	0.244	.264 (-8%)	.326 (-13%)	.387 (-19%)	.714 (-16%)	-928.3
1981	OAK	AL	79	224	25	59	11	1	4	21	4	16	43	0.263	.255 (+3%)	.320 (-2%)	.368 (+2%)	.688 (avg)	-44.6
1982	OAK	AL	78	212	25	42	4	1	4	17	6	11	35	0.198	.261 (-24%)	.324 (-28%)	.388 (-27%)	.712 (-27%)	-1095.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
6	22	1	6	0	0	1	2	1	3	0.273

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
1981	ALCS	OAK	3	11	0	3	0	0	0	1	0	2	0.273
1981	AWDIV	OAK	3	11	1	3	0	0	1	1	1	1	0.273

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2B	385	331	785	1038	44	223
3B	223	181	182	379	39	41
SS	45	19	61	66	3	13

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1975	MIN	3B	33	33	38	70	9	12
1976	MIN	3B	41	38	25	77	10	13
1976	MIN	SS	2	0	2	0	0	0
1977	TOR	2B	40	35	75	107	6	21
1977	TOR	3B	32	31	32	65	5	7
1977	TOR	SS	20	13	34	33	3	8
1978	TOR	2B	140	137	310	408	12	96
1978	TOR	3B	2	2	0	5	0	0
1978	TOR	SS	3	0	0	1	0	0
1979	TOR	2B	46	45	119	148	7	37
1979	TOR	3B	2	0	0	2	0	0
1980	OAK	2B	62	45	99	151	6	24
1980	OAK	3B	54	30	39	66	4	5
1980	OAK	SS	10	6	17	25	0	4
1981	OAK	2B	38	33	83	108	6	23
1981	OAK	3B	43	32	29	59	7	3
1981	OAK	SS	7	0	6	5	0	0
1982	OAK	2B	59	36	99	116	7	22
1982	OAK	3B	16	15	19	35	4	1
1982	OAK	SS	3	0	2	2	0	1