We performed a site update on April 16, 2013. Please let the admin know if you User_talk:Admin#APRIL_16.2C_2013 encounter any issues. All updates have been performed.
Dave Rader
From BR Bullpen
David Martin Rader
- Bats Left, Throws Right
- Height 5' 11", Weight 165 lb.
- High School South High School (Bakersfield)
- Debut September 5, 1971
- Final Game October 5, 1980
- Born December 26, 1948 in Claremore, OK USA
[edit] Biographical Information
Dave Rader was a good-fielding catcher who came up with the San Francisco Giants in 1971. He replaced Dick Dietz behind the plate in 1972, and was named The Sporting News National League Rookie Player of the Year that season. The left handed batter showed considerable ability at the plate early on, twice hitting over .290, but his production tailed off after a trade to the Chicago Cubs in 1978. Two years later he was out of baseball.
