Dave Parker

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Dave Parker
Right fielder
Born: Birth date -1st March 1966 Grenada, Mississippi
Batted: Left Threw: Right
Major League Baseball debut
July 12, 1973, for the Pittsburgh Pirates
Last MLB appearance
October 2, 1991, for the Toronto Blue Jays
MLB statistics
Batting average	.290
Home run	339
Runs batted in	1,493
Teams
Pittsburgh Pirates (1973–1983) Cincinnati Reds (1984–1987) Oakland Athletics (1988–1989) Milwaukee Brewers (1990) California Angels (1991) Toronto Blue Jays (1991)
Career highlights and awards
2× World Series champion (1979, 1989) NL MVP (1978) 7× All-Star (1977–1981, 1985, 1990) 3× Gold Glove Award (1977–1979) 3× Silver Slugger Award (1985, 1986, 1990) 2× NL batting champion (1977, 1978)

David Gene Parker (born June 9, 1951) is an American former professional baseball player. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a right fielder from 1973 to 1991. Parker was known for his powerful hitting and strong throwing arm.

Early life

Parker was born in Grenada, Mississippi, and grew up in Cincinnati, Ohio. He attended Courter Tech High School, where he excelled in both baseball and football.

Professional career

Pittsburgh Pirates

Parker made his MLB debut with the Pittsburgh Pirates on July 12, 1973. He quickly established himself as one of the league's premier hitters. In 1978, Parker won the NL MVP award, leading the league with a .334 batting average, 30 home runs, and 117 runs batted in (RBIs). He was also a key player in the Pirates' 1979 World Series championship team.

Cincinnati Reds

In 1984, Parker signed with the Cincinnati Reds. During his time with the Reds, he continued to be a dominant force at the plate, earning two Silver Slugger Awards and making the All-Star team in 1985.

Later career

Parker later played for the Oakland Athletics, Milwaukee Brewers, California Angels, and Toronto Blue Jays. He won his second World Series with the Athletics in 1989. Parker retired after the 1991 season with a career batting average of .290, 339 home runs, and 1,493 RBIs.

Legacy

Parker was known for his powerful hitting and strong arm, earning three Gold Glove Awards for his defensive prowess. He was a seven-time All-Star and won two batting titles. Parker's contributions to the game have left a lasting impact, and he remains a beloved figure in baseball history.

Personal life

Parker has been involved in various charitable activities since his retirement. He has also worked as a coach and mentor for young players.

See also

• List of Major League Baseball career home run leaders
• List of Major League Baseball career runs batted in leaders
• List of Major League Baseball players to hit for the cycle

External links

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