Dave Cash (baseball) facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Dave Cash
Second baseman
Born: (1948-06-11) June 11, 1948 (age 77) Utica, New York, U.S.
Batted: Right Threw: Right
debut
September 13, 1969, for the Pittsburgh Pirates
Last appearance
October 5, 1980, for the San Diego Padres
MLB statistics
Batting average	.283
Home runs	21
Runs batted in	426
Teams
Pittsburgh Pirates (1969–1973) Philadelphia Phillies (1974–1976) Montreal Expos (1977–1979) San Diego Padres (1980)
Career highlights and awards
3× All-Star (1974–1976) World Series champion (1971)

David Cash Jr. (born June 11, 1948) is a former American baseball player and coach. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a second baseman. His career lasted from 1969 to 1980.

Dave Cash was a key player for the Pittsburgh Pirates. He helped them win the 1971 World Series. He also played for the Philadelphia Phillies, where he was chosen as an All-Star three times. Later, he played for the Montreal Expos and the San Diego Padres. After playing, Cash became a coach and manager in minor league baseball.

Playing Career Highlights

Dave Cash was born in Utica, New York. He went to Thomas R. Proctor High School. His MLB career began in 1969. In his first two seasons, he played in 82 games. He showed he could hit well, with a .306 batting average.

Time with the Pittsburgh Pirates

Cash became a strong player for the Pittsburgh Pirates. He was known for hitting singles and playing great defense at second base. From 1971 to 1973, he was the Pirates' main second baseman. He helped the team win the 1971 World Series.

After the 1973 season, the Pirates traded Cash. He went to the Philadelphia Phillies in exchange for pitcher Ken Brett.

Becoming an All-Star with the Phillies

With the Philadelphia Phillies, Dave Cash became an everyday player. From 1974 to 1976, he hardly missed any games. He was chosen for the All-Star team every year during this time. In 1974 and 1975, he batted .300 or better. He also had over 200 hits in both of those seasons.

Later Years in Baseball

After the 1976 season, Cash joined the Montreal Expos. He had a good year in 1977. However, his performance dropped in 1978. By 1979, he was no longer the Expos' starting second baseman. He finished his playing career in 1980. He played part-time for the San Diego Padres.

Coaching and Managing Roles

After his playing days, Dave Cash continued his career in baseball as a coach and manager.

In 2006, he became the first base coach for the Baltimore Orioles.

Managing the Utica Brewmasters

In 2007, Cash was hired to manage the Utica Brewmasters. This team was part of the New York State League. It was special because it was in his hometown of Utica, New York. During the team's very first game, Cash was ejected from the game. This happened when he argued with the umpire about calls.

Coaching the Sussex Skyhawks

In 2008, Cash became the hitting coach for the Sussex Skyhawks. This team played in the CAN-AM League. The Skyhawks won the 2008 CAN-AM League Championship. They beat the Quebec Capitales 3 games to 0.

In 2010, Cash also served as the hitting coach for the Yuma Scorpions.

Interesting Facts

• Dave Cash was part of a special moment in baseball history. On September 1, 1971, the Pittsburgh Pirates had an all-Black starting lineup. This included several Latino players. The lineup was: Rennie Stennett, 2B; Gene Clines, CF; Roberto Clemente, RF; Willie Stargell, LF; Manny Sanguillén, C; Dave Cash, 3B; Al Oliver, 1B; Jackie Hernández, SS; and Dock Ellis, P.

Career Statistics

In 21 postseason games, including 4 National League Championship Series and 1 World Series, Cash batted .236. He had 9 runs and 6 RBI.

See also

• List of Major League Baseball annual triples leaders