Dave Oliver, baseball player, 1977-1977

Dave Oliver

Born: 4/7/1951 in Stockton, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1977-09-25 | Final Game: 1977-10-02

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: David Jacob Oliver

📊 Compare This Player 📈 View Career Timeline

Biography

Dave Oliver, born in 1951, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in the Major Leagues during a brief career that spanned just a week in 1977. Playing primarily as a position player, Oliver appeared in a total of 7 games, showcasing his skills at the plate with a notable batting average of .318. His performance included 7 hits and 3 runs batted in (RBIs), though he did not hit any home runs or record stolen bases during his short stint in the league. Oliver's time in Major League Baseball came during a transitional period in the sport, as teams began to embrace a more dynamic style of play that emphasized speed and power. Despite his limited exposure at the highest level of the game, Oliver's contributions on the field demonstrated his potential and highlighted the challenges faced by players vying for a permanent spot on a major league roster. His career stats reflect a player who, despite not having the opportunity to fully showcase his talents over an extended period, made a memorable impression during his time in the spotlight.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
7 22 2 7 0 1 0 3 0 4 0 0.318 0.444 0.409 0.854 0.0

Career AVG .318 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — +20.4% above league average.

Career OBP .444 vs. league average .329 across their career seasons — +35.0% above league average.

Career SLG .409 vs. league average .401 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.854 vs. league average 0.730 across their career seasons — +16.9% above 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
1977 CLE AL 7 22 2 7 0 1 0 3 0 4 0 0.318 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 7 6 20 17 2 7

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1977 CLE 2B 7 6 20 17 2 7

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 7

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo San Luis Obispo CA 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973