Dave Roberts

Dave Roberts, born David Ray Roberts (May 31, 1972 in Okinawa, Japan), is a Major League Baseball center fielder who plays for the San Diego Padres. Previously, he played with the Cleveland Indians (1999-2001), Los Angeles Dodgers (2002-04) and Boston Red Sox (2004). Roberts bats and throws left-handed. He is the son of a retired Marine (Waymon Roberts) and a Japanese mother (Eiko) and was raised in San Diego, California.

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May 31 - 1972 - Okinawa, Japan - Major League Baseball - Center fielder - San Diego Padres - Cleveland Indians - 1999 - 2001 - Los Angeles Dodgers - 2002 - 04 - Boston Red Sox - Left-handed - Marine - Japan - San Diego, California

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In a six-year career, Roberts is a .259 hitter with 11 home runs, 99 RBI, and 135 stolen bases in 422 games.

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.259 - Home run - RBI - Stolen base - Games

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Roberts has a good knowledge of the strike zone. He has no power, but is a spray hitter who uses raw speed to get on base and stretch singles to doubles. He is a terror once he gets on base, commonly manufacturing runs by stealing second base, moving to third on a grounder, and coming home on a sacrifice fly. Only two players have stolen more bases than him over the last three seasons. Roberts' weaknesses include being overly aggressive, such as unwisely attempting to extend a hit or steal third base and running into outs, and being extremely injury-prone. Roberts has exceptional range in the outfield, but his below-average arm occasionally allows opponents to take extra bases on him.

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Strike zone - Singles - Doubles - Runs - Second base - Third - Grounder - Sacrifice fly - Outfield

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Before the 2005 season, Roberts was dealt to San Diego for veteran Jay Payton. The speedy Roberts looks perfect to roam the spacious outfield at Petco Park.

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2005 - Jay Payton - Petco Park

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