Dave Skaggs

Born: 6/12/1951 in Santa Monica, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1977-04-17 | Final Game: 1980-10-04

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: David Lindsey Skaggs

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Biography

Dave Skaggs was a professional baseball player born in 1951, who played in Major League Baseball from 1977 to 1980. Primarily a position player, Skaggs appeared in 205 games throughout his career, showcasing his skills as a reliable contributor to the teams he played for. Over the course of his tenure in the big leagues, he recorded 123 hits, with a batting average of .241. His offensive contributions included 3 home runs and 49 runs batted in (RBIs), reflecting his ability to drive in runs when needed. Despite not being known for his speed on the basepaths, as evidenced by his total of 0 stolen bases, Skaggs carved out a niche for himself during a time when the game was evolving. Playing during the late 1970s, Skaggs experienced an era marked by a shift in the game towards more power hitting and athleticism. He was part of a generation of players that began to emphasize offensive production, which would shape the future of baseball in the 1980s and beyond. While he may not have achieved the same level of fame as some of his contemporaries, Skaggs' contributions on the field during his time in the league remain a testament to the role of solid, dependable players in the fabric of Major League Baseball. Skaggs retired on October 4, 1980, leaving behind a legacy as a dedicated athlete who played the game with passion.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
205	510	44	123	18	2	3	49	0	51	76	0.241	0.309	0.302	0.610	-1237.0

Career AVG .241 vs. league average .263 across their career seasons — 8.3% below league average.

Career OBP .309 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 5.7% below league average.

Career SLG .302 vs. league average .391 across their career seasons — 22.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.610 vs. league average 0.719 across their career seasons — 15.0% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1977	BAL	AL	80	216	22	62	9	1	1	24	20	34	0.287	.264 (+9%)	.329 (+5%)	.401 (-12%)	.730 (-5%)	-145.3
1978	BAL	AL	36	86	6	13	1	1	0	2	9	14	0.151	.257 (-41%)	.323 (-28%)	.378 (-51%)	.702 (-41%)	-567.0
1979	BAL	AL	63	137	9	34	8	0	1	14	13	14	0.248	.265 (-7%)	.329 (-5%)	.397 (-17%)	.727 (-12%)	-266.9
1980	BAL	AL	2	5	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.200	—	—	—	—	0.0
1980	LAA	AL	24	66	7	13	0	0	1	9	9	13	0.197	.264 (-26%)	.326 (-11%)	.387 (-37%)	.714 (-26%)	0.0