Dave Roberts

Born: 5/31/1972 in Naha, Okinawa, Japan

MLB Debut: 1999-08-07 | Final Game: 2008-09-28

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 172 lbs

Full name: David Ray Roberts

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Biography

Dave Roberts, born in 1972, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball (MLB) between 1999 and 2008. Known for his speed and versatility as a position player, Roberts played in a total of 832 games during his career. He amassed 721 hits, including 23 home runs, and drove in 213 runs, finishing with a batting average of .266. One of his most notable strengths was his ability to steal bases; he successfully swiped 243 bases, showcasing his exceptional speed on the base paths, which was particularly valued during an era that increasingly emphasized athleticism and small ball tactics. Roberts gained recognition not only for his performance but also for his leadership and tenacity. He played for several teams throughout his career, contributing significantly to each one. His tenure in the league coincided with a transformative period in baseball, as the game saw a shift towards increased emphasis on power hitting and advanced metrics. Roberts' style of play, characterized by aggressive baserunning and a knack for clutch performances, made him a fan favorite and an integral part of the teams he played for. After retiring from active play, he continued to influence the game, eventually transitioning into coaching, where he could share his wealth of experience with the next generation of players.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
832	2707	437	721	95	53	23	213	243	307	362	0.266	0.342	0.366	0.708	-2928.7

Career AVG .266 vs. league average .266 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .342 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .366 vs. league average .425 across their career seasons — 13.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.708 vs. league average 0.761 across their career seasons — 6.9% 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
1999	CLE	AL	41	143	26	34	4	0	2	12	11	9	16	0.238	.271 (-12%)	.344 (-18%)	.433 (-29%)	.778 (-24%)	-641.2
2000	CLE	AL	19	10	1	2	0	0	0	0	1	2	2	0.200	—	—	—	—	0.0
2001	CLE	AL	15	12	3	4	1	0	0	2	0	1	2	0.333	—	—	—	—	0.0
2002	LAD	NL	127	422	63	117	14	7	3	34	45	48	51	0.277	.261 (+6%)	.331 (+7%)	.416 (-12%)	.747 (-4%)	-214.2
2003	LAD	NL	107	388	56	97	6	5	2	16	40	43	39	0.250	.264 (-5%)	.332 (avg)	.422 (-27%)	.754 (-15%)	-1032.3
2004	LAD	NL	68	233	45	59	4	7	2	21	33	28	31	0.253	.266 (-5%)	.335 (+1%)	.427 (-17%)	.762 (-9%)	-356.5
2004	BOS	AL	45	86	19	22	10	0	2	14	5	10	17	0.256	.266 (-4%)	.335 (-2%)	.427 (+3%)	.762 (+1%)	-356.5
2005	SDP	NL	115	411	65	113	19	10	8	38	23	53	59	0.275	.264 (+4%)	.330 (+8%)	.418 (+2%)	.749 (+5%)	411.2
2006	SDP	NL	129	499	80	146	18	13	2	44	49	51	61	0.293	.269 (+9%)	.336 (+7%)	.431 (-9%)	.768 (-2%)	-159.8
2007	SFG	NL	114	396	61	103	17	9	2	23	31	42	66	0.260	.268 (-3%)	.335 (-1%)	.422 (-14%)	.758 (-8%)	-637.5
2008	SFG	NL	52	107	18	24	2	2	0	9	5	20	18	0.224	.263 (-15%)	.333 (+2%)	.416 (-33%)	.749 (-17%)	-284.9

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
12	28	4	9	0	1	1	1	1	7	0.321

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
2006	NLDS2	SDN	4	16	1	7	1	0	0	1	4	0.438
2005	NLDS1	SDN	3	9	1	2	0	1	1	0	1	0.222
2004	ALCS	BOS	2	0	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000
2004	ALDS1	BOS	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000
1999	ALDS1	CLE	2	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	761	657	1540	25	14	6

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1999	CLE	OF	39	30	87	0	0	0
2000	CLE	OF	17	2	10	0	0	0
2001	CLE	OF	13	0	8	0	0	0
2002	LAN	OF	117	112	253	4	0	1
2003	LAN	OF	105	98	202	4	5	1
2004	LAN	OF	62	57	118	2	3	1
2004	BOS	OF	38	19	53	1	1	1
2005	SDN	OF	109	101	235	4	2	0
2006	SDN	OF	127	121	273	1	0	0
2007	SFN	OF	102	94	247	6	3	0
2008	SFN	OF	32	23	54	3	0	2

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Left Field	259
Center Field	514
Right Field	17
Designated Hitter	3

Salary History

Year	Team	League	Salary
2008	SFN	NL	$6,500,000
2007	SFN	NL	$5,000,000
2006	SDN	NL	$2,250,000
2005	SDN	NL	$1,350,000
2004	LAN	NL	$975,000
2003	LAN	NL	$400,000
2002	LAN	NL	$217,500
2001	CLE	AL	$212,000
1999	CLE	AL	$200,000
Total Career Earnings			$17,104,500