Dave Rosello

Born: 6/26/1950 in Mayaguez, P.R.

MLB Debut: 1972-09-10 | Final Game: 1981-10-05

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: David Rosello

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Biography

Dave Rosello was a professional baseball player born in 1950, who played in Major League Baseball from 1972 to 1981. A versatile position player, Rosello appeared in 422 games throughout his career, showcasing his skills primarily as an infielder. He collected a total of 206 hits, including 10 home runs, and drove in 76 runs. His batting average stood at .236, reflecting the challenges many hitters faced during an era characterized by a diverse mix of pitching talent and evolving offensive strategies. Rosello's career spanned a transitional period in baseball, where changes in player development and tactics were beginning to take shape. While not a superstar, his contributions to the teams he played for were significant in their own right, exemplifying the role of dependable utility players who provided depth and versatility. Additionally, Rosello's modest total of 5 stolen bases highlighted his speed, although he was not primarily known for his base-running prowess. His journey through the major leagues remains a testament to the hard work and dedication required to compete at the highest levels of the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
422	873	114	206	31	3	10	76	5	108	145	0.236	0.318	0.313	0.630	-1340.4

Career AVG .236 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 8.6% below league average.

Career OBP .318 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .313 vs. league average .378 across their career seasons — 17.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.630 vs. league average 0.702 across their career seasons — 10.2% 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
1972	CHC	NL	5	12	2	3	0	0	1	3	0	3	2	0.250	—	—	—	—	0.0
1973	CHC	NL	16	38	4	10	2	0	0	2	2	2	4	0.263	—	—	—	—	0.0
1974	CHC	NL	62	148	9	30	7	0	0	10	1	10	28	0.203	.256 (-21%)	.324 (-22%)	.369 (-32%)	.693 (-28%)	-716.1
1975	CHC	NL	19	58	7	15	2	0	1	8	0	9	8	0.259	.257 (avg)	.327 (+6%)	.374 (-8%)	.701 (-1%)	-0.9
1976	CHC	NL	91	227	27	55	5	1	1	11	1	41	33	0.242	.255 (-5%)	.320 (+12%)	.360 (-21%)	.681 (-5%)	-5.4
1977	CHC	NL	56	82	18	18	2	1	1	9	0	12	12	0.220	.264 (-17%)	.329 (-3%)	.401 (-24%)	.730 (-15%)	-182.2
1979	CLE	AL	59	107	20	26	6	1	3	14	1	15	27	0.243	.265 (-8%)	.329 (-1%)	.397 (+1%)	.727 (avg)	-6.7
1980	CLE	AL	71	117	16	29	3	0	2	12	0	9	19	0.248	.264 (-6%)	.326 (-10%)	.387 (-16%)	.714 (-13%)	-292.3
1981	CLE	AL	43	84	11	20	4	0	1	7	0	7	12	0.238	.255 (-7%)	.320 (-7%)	.368 (-13%)	.688 (-10%)	-136.7

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2B	168	114	262	330	15	79
3B	65	17	17	63	5	7
SS	151	101	197	325	29	65

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1972	CHN	SS	5	3	11	11	4	4
1973	CHN	2B	13	7	27	26	2	5
1973	CHN	SS	1	1	3	3	1	2
1974	CHN	2B	49	33	77	95	5	32
1974	CHN	SS	12	7	20	19	3	5
1975	CHN	SS	19	19	27	53	4	7
1976	CHN	2B	1	0	1	0	0	0
1976	CHN	SS	86	68	128	217	12	45
1977	CHN	2B	3	1	2	1	0	0
1977	CHN	3B	21	9	4	26	2	2
1977	CHN	SS	10	3	2	15	4	0
1979	CLE	2B	33	24	40	84	3	12
1979	CLE	3B	14	5	2	12	2	3
1979	CLE	SS	11	0	1	2	0	1
1980	CLE	2B	43	29	69	75	3	17
1980	CLE	3B	22	2	7	15	1	1
1980	CLE	SS	3	0	0	1	0	0
1981	CLE	2B	26	20	46	49	2	13
1981	CLE	3B	8	1	4	10	0	1
1981	CLE	SS	4	0	5	4	1	1