Dave Rader

Born: 12/26/1948 in Claremore, OK, USA

MLB Debut: 1971-09-05 | Final Game: 1980-10-05

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: David Martin Rader

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Biography

Dave Rader was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1971 to 1980. Born in 1948, Rader played primarily as a position player and appeared in a total of 846 games throughout his career. He recorded 619 hits, totaling 30 home runs and 235 RBIs, while maintaining a batting average of .257. Known for his versatility on the field, Rader contributed both offensively and defensively, showcasing a well-rounded skill set that was appreciated during his time in the league. Rader's career was highlighted by his recognition as the TSN Rookie Player of the Year, underscoring his immediate impact in the majors. Over his nine seasons, he demonstrated a consistent ability to get on base and support his team in various roles, earning a reputation as a reliable player. With a total of 8 stolen bases, he also added a dimension of speed to his game, making him a multifaceted asset for the clubs he played for. Rader's contributions came during an era that was transitioning in baseball, as the game began to embrace more power hitting and strategic base running, which made his balanced contributions stand out even more.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
846	2405	254	619	107	12	30	235	8	245	180	0.257	0.326	0.349	0.675	-1011.4

Career AVG .257 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .326 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .349 vs. league average .377 across their career seasons — 7.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.675 vs. league average 0.701 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
1971	SFG	NL	3	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1972	SFG	NL	133	459	44	119	14	1	6	41	1	29	31	0.259	.243 (+6%)	.310 (-1%)	.353 (-6%)	.664 (-4%)	-321.9
1973	SFG	NL	148	462	59	106	15	4	9	41	0	63	22	0.229	.256 (-11%)	.325 (avg)	.378 (-11%)	.703 (-6%)	-395.7
1974	SFG	NL	113	323	26	94	16	2	1	26	1	31	21	0.291	.256 (+13%)	.324 (+8%)	.369 (-2%)	.693 (+3%)	209.5
1975	SFG	NL	98	292	39	85	15	0	5	31	1	32	30	0.291	.257 (+13%)	.327 (+10%)	.374 (+5%)	.701 (+7%)	444.2
1976	SFG	NL	88	255	25	67	15	0	1	22	2	27	21	0.263	.255 (+3%)	.320 (+4%)	.360 (-8%)	.681 (-2%)	-52.5
1977	STL	NL	66	114	15	30	7	1	1	16	1	9	10	0.263	.264 (avg)	.329 (-6%)	.401 (-8%)	.730 (-7%)	-181.3
1978	CHC	NL	116	305	29	62	13	3	3	36	1	34	26	0.203	.257 (-21%)	.323 (-13%)	.378 (-22%)	.702 (-18%)	-1058.1
1979	PHI	NL	31	54	3	11	1	1	1	5	0	6	7	0.204	.265 (-23%)	.329 (-14%)	.397 (-21%)	.727 (-18%)	-160.7
1980	BOS	AL	50	137	14	45	11	0	3	17	1	14	12	0.328	.264 (+24%)	.326 (+19%)	.387 (+22%)	.714 (+21%)	505.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
C	771	638	3391	285	63	41

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1971	SFN	C	1	0	1	0	0	0
1972	SFN	C	127	122	661	45	11	7
1973	SFN	C	148	135	701	48	7	5
1974	SFN	C	109	88	461	38	8	4
1975	SFN	C	94	80	457	37	8	7
1976	SFN	C	81	70	349	32	6	4
1977	SLN	C	38	23	147	13	4	2
1978	CHN	C	114	83	412	51	11	7
1979	PHI	C	25	10	62	6	5	1
1980	BOS	C	34	27	140	15	3	4