David Gene Parker (born June 9, 1951), nicknamed "the Cobra", [1] is an American former professional baseball player. He played in Major League Baseball as a right fielder from 1973 to 1991. A seven-time All-Star, Parker won two National League batting titles and was the 1978 National League Most Valuable Player.

Dave Parker played for 6 teams; the Pittsburgh Pirates, Cincinnati Reds, Oakland Athletics, Milwaukee Brewers, California Angels and Toronto Blue Jays. How many World Series has Dave Parker won? Dave Parker has won 2 World Series.

For a time, Dave Parker was the undisputed best player in Major League Baseball. And though his career took more than a few unexpected twists, the numbers Parker left behind tell the story of a player who could do it all. “I was a five-tool player,” Parker said.

David Gene Parker was a Major League Baseball player with the Pittsburgh Pirates (1973 – 1983), Cincinnati Reds (1984 – 1987), Oakland Athletics (1988 – 1989), Milwaukee Brewers (1990), California Angels (1991), and Toronto Blue Jays (1991).

Dave Parker Bio. Fullname: David Gene Parker; Nickname: Cobra; Born: 6/09/1951 in Grenada, MS; Draft: 1970, Pittsburgh Pirates, Round: 14, Overall Pick: 324; High School: Courter Tech, Cincinnati, OH; Debut: 7/12/1973; Hall of Fame: 2025

Complete career MLB stats for the Toronto Blue Jays Designated Hitter Dave Parker on ESPN. Includes games played, hits and home runs per MLB season.

Jan 4, 2012 · Parker’s final totals after 19 seasons in the big leagues are impressive: 339 home runs, 1,493 RBIs, 2,712 hits, and a .290 batting average.

Dec 13, 2024 · Former Cincinnati Reds’ right fielder Dave Parker has been elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame alongside seven-time All-Star, Dick Allen. They’ll be inducted during a ceremony in Cooperstown, N.Y., Hall of Fame on July 27, 2025.

Dec 8, 2024 · The National Baseball Hall of Fame today announced that former Pirates outfielder Dave Parker has been voted into the Hall of Fame. The announcement was made by Josh Rawitch, President of the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum, at the Baseball Winter Meetings in Dallas, TX.

Player page for Dave Parker [1973-1991]. Includes MLB, Minor League, College and Summer League stats along with player biography, draft results, salary, career earnings, transactions, awards and much more!