Dave Parker

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

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1. When was Dave Parker born?June 9, 1951
2. When did Dave Parker die?June 28, 2025
3. What is the career hits?2,712
4. What is the career home runs?339
5. Who was Dave Parker and why was he called "The Cobra"?Dave Parker was a baseball star who played from 1973 to 1991. He earned the nickname "The Cobra" because of his powerful hits and throws.
6. What were some of Dave Parker's biggest achievements in baseball?He won three Gold Glove Awards for his defense, two batting titles, and was named MVP in 1978. He hit 339 home runs and had 1,493 RBIs in his career.

Five-Tool Player: A baseball player who excels in hitting for average, hitting for power, running, fielding, and throwing.
National League (NL): One of the two leagues that make up Major League Baseball.
Baseball Hall of Fame: A museum and hall of fame dedicated to preserving the history of baseball and honoring its greatest players.