Dave Pickett, baseball player, 1898-1898

Dave Pickett

Born: 5/26/1874 in Brookline, MA, USA

Died: 4/22/1950 in Easton, MA, USA

MLB Debut: 1898-07-21 | Final Game: 1898-08-05

Throws: R | Height: 5'7" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: David Pickett

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Biography

Dave Pickett was a professional baseball player born in 1874, who made a brief but notable impact in Major League Baseball during his career from July 21, 1898, to August 5, 1898. Primarily serving as a position player, Pickett competed in a total of 14 games, showcasing his offensive capabilities with a commendable batting average of .279. In his short stint, he recorded 12 hits, contributed 3 runs batted in (RBIs), and demonstrated his speed on the bases with 2 stolen bases. Playing during the late 19th century, an era characterized by the evolution of baseball into a professional sport, Pickett’s performance reflected the competitive nature of the game as it began to gain popularity across the United States. Although he did not hit any home runs throughout his career, his ability to get on base and contribute to his team's offense illustrated the skills necessary for success during this formative time in baseball history. Despite the brevity of his career, Pickett remains a part of the rich tapestry of early American baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
14 43 3 12 1 0 0 3 2 6 3 0.279 0.380 0.302 0.682 33.0

Career AVG .279 vs. league average .271 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .380 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — +13.8% above league average.

Career SLG .302 vs. league average .347 across their career seasons — 12.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.682 vs. league average 0.681 across their career seasons — near 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
1898 BSN NL 14 43 3 12 1 0 0 3 2 6 3 0.279 — — — — 33.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 14 0 20 1 1 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1898 BSN OF 14 0 20 1 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 14