Dave Owen

Born: 4/25/1958 in Cleburne, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1983-09-06 | Final Game: 1988-10-02

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 170 lbs

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Biography

Dave Owen, born in 1958, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player from 1983 until his retirement in 1988. Over the course of his career, he participated in 92 games, primarily showcasing his skills as a utility player. Owen recorded a total of 27 hits, including one home run, while driving in 16 runs. His career batting average settled at .194, and he also demonstrated some speed on the bases with three stolen bases. Owen's playing career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, as the sport was entering a new era characterized by increasing offensive production and evolving player roles. Although his statistics may not reflect a standout career, Owen contributed to his teams with versatility and grit, embodying the spirit of a player willing to fill various roles on the roster. His journey through Major League Baseball serves as a reminder of the countless players who strive for success in the shadow of the game's legends.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
92	139	15	27	2	3	1	16	3	11	30	0.194	0.260	0.273	0.533	-337.0

Career AVG .194 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 24.7% below league average.

Career OBP .260 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — 19.4% below league average.

Career SLG .273 vs. league average .386 across their career seasons — 29.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.533 vs. league average 0.708 across their career seasons — 24.7% 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	CHC	NL	16	22	1	2	0	1	0	2	1	2	7	0.091	—	—	—	—	0.0
1984	CHC	NL	47	93	8	18	2	2	1	10	1	8	15	0.194	.259 (-26%)	.322 (-17%)	.384 (-25%)	.707 (-21%)	-337.0
1985	CHC	NL	22	19	6	7	0	0	0	4	1	1	5	0.368	—	—	—	—	0.0
1988	KCR	AL	7	5	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	3	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0