Dave Cash (baseball)
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David Cash, Jr. is a former Major League Baseball
second baseman
who played in the National League
for the Pittsburgh Pirates
(1969–1973), Philadelphia Phillies
(1974–1976), Montreal Expos
(1977–1979) and San Diego Padres
(1980).
Cash established himself as a solid singles hitter and a good defensive second baseman in his seasons with the Pirates. He was the Pirates' primary second baseman from 1971–73, but his playing time was reduced somewhat by military service commitments and by the presence on the team of veteran second baseman Bill Mazeroski
and rising star Rennie Stennett
. After the 1973 season, with Stennett ready to play regularly and another excellent young second baseman (Willie Randolph
) in their minor league system, the Pirates decided to trade Cash to the Phillies for pitcher Ken Brett
.
With the Phillies from 1974 to 1976, Cash became a true everyday player, missing only two games in three seasons. He made the All-Star
team each year, and batted .300 or better with over 200 hits in both 1974 and 1975.
After the 1976 season, Cash signed with the Expos as a free agent. He had a good season in 1977 but a disappointing one in 1978, and lost his job as the Expos' starting second baseman in 1979. He finished his career as a part-time player with the Padres in 1980.
In 2006 he was hired to be first base coach for the Baltimore Orioles
.
In 2007 he was hired to be the Manager of the Utica Brewmasters in the New York State League of Professional Baseball established in 2007 in his hometown of Utica, NY. During the first game ever, Cash was ejected by homeplate umpire for arguing balls and strikes.
In 2008 he is the hitting coach for the Sussex Skyhawks in the CAN-AM League. The Skyhawks play in Sussex County NJ and won the 2008 CAN-AM League Championship 3 games to 0 over the Quebec Capitales. In 2010 , hitting coach for the GBL's Yuma Scorpions
Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball is the highest level of professional baseball in the United States and Canada, consisting of teams that play in the National League and the American League...
second baseman
Second baseman
Second base, or 2B, is the second of four stations on a baseball diamond which must be touched in succession by a base runner in order to score a run for that player's team. A second baseman is the baseball player guarding second base...
who played in the National League
National League
The National League of Professional Baseball Clubs, known simply as the National League , is the older of two leagues constituting Major League Baseball, and the world's oldest extant professional team sports league. Founded on February 2, 1876, to replace the National Association of Professional...
for the Pittsburgh Pirates
Pittsburgh Pirates
The Pittsburgh Pirates are a Major League Baseball club based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They play in the Central Division of the National League, and are five-time World Series Champions...
(1969–1973), Philadelphia Phillies
Philadelphia Phillies
The Philadelphia Phillies are a Major League Baseball team. They are the oldest continuous, one-name, one-city franchise in all of professional American sports, dating to 1883. The Phillies are a member of the Eastern Division of Major League Baseball's National League...
(1974–1976), Montreal Expos
Montreal Expos
The Montreal Expos were a Major League Baseball team located in Montreal, Quebec from 1969 through 2004, holding the first MLB franchise awarded outside the United States. After the 2004 season, MLB moved the Expos to Washington, D.C. and renamed them the Nationals.Named after the Expo 67 World's...
(1977–1979) and San Diego Padres
San Diego Padres
The San Diego Padres are a Major League Baseball team based in San Diego, California. They play in the National League Western Division. Founded in 1969, the Padres have won the National League Pennant twice, in 1984 and 1998, losing in the World Series both times...
(1980).
Cash established himself as a solid singles hitter and a good defensive second baseman in his seasons with the Pirates. He was the Pirates' primary second baseman from 1971–73, but his playing time was reduced somewhat by military service commitments and by the presence on the team of veteran second baseman Bill Mazeroski
Bill Mazeroski
William Stanley Mazeroski , nicknamed "Maz", is a former Major League Baseball player who spent his entire career with the Pittsburgh Pirates...
and rising star Rennie Stennett
Rennie Stennett
Renaldo Antonio Stennett Porte , is a former second baseman in Major League Baseball. Stennett played with the Pittsburgh Pirates and San Francisco Giants . He batted and threw right-handed...
. After the 1973 season, with Stennett ready to play regularly and another excellent young second baseman (Willie Randolph
Willie Randolph
Willie Larry Randolph is a former Major League Baseball second baseman and manager, most recently the third base coach for the Baltimore Orioles...
) in their minor league system, the Pirates decided to trade Cash to the Phillies for pitcher Ken Brett
Ken Brett
Kenneth Alven Brett was a Major League Baseball pitcher and the second of four Brett brothers who played professional baseball, the most notable being the youngest, George Brett.Ken played for 10 teams in his 14-year MLB career.Born in Brooklyn, Ken Brett grew up in southern California and was an...
.
With the Phillies from 1974 to 1976, Cash became a true everyday player, missing only two games in three seasons. He made the All-Star
Major League Baseball All-Star Game
The Major League Baseball All-Star Game, also known as the "Midsummer Classic", is an annual baseball game between players from the National League and the American League, currently selected by a combination of fans, players, coaches, and managers...
team each year, and batted .300 or better with over 200 hits in both 1974 and 1975.
After the 1976 season, Cash signed with the Expos as a free agent. He had a good season in 1977 but a disappointing one in 1978, and lost his job as the Expos' starting second baseman in 1979. He finished his career as a part-time player with the Padres in 1980.
In 2006 he was hired to be first base coach for the Baltimore Orioles
Baltimore Orioles
The Baltimore Orioles are a professional baseball team based in Baltimore, Maryland in the United States. They are a member of the Eastern Division of Major League Baseball's American League. One of the American League's eight charter franchises in 1901, it spent its first year as a major league...
.
In 2007 he was hired to be the Manager of the Utica Brewmasters in the New York State League of Professional Baseball established in 2007 in his hometown of Utica, NY. During the first game ever, Cash was ejected by homeplate umpire for arguing balls and strikes.
In 2008 he is the hitting coach for the Sussex Skyhawks in the CAN-AM League. The Skyhawks play in Sussex County NJ and won the 2008 CAN-AM League Championship 3 games to 0 over the Quebec Capitales. In 2010 , hitting coach for the GBL's Yuma Scorpions
Trivia
- Cash was part of what is believed to be the first all-blackBlack peopleThe term black people is used in systems of racial classification for humans of a dark skinned phenotype, relative to other racial groups.Different societies apply different criteria regarding who is classified as "black", and often social variables such as class, socio-economic status also plays a...
starting lineup (including several LatinoLatinoThe demonyms Latino and Latina , are defined in English language dictionaries as:* "a person of Latin-American descent."* "A Latin American."* "A person of Hispanic, especially Latin-American, descent, often one living in the United States."...
s) in Major League history. On September 1, 1971, the Pirates' starting lineup was: Rennie StennettRennie StennettRenaldo Antonio Stennett Porte , is a former second baseman in Major League Baseball. Stennett played with the Pittsburgh Pirates and San Francisco Giants . He batted and threw right-handed...
, 2B; Gene ClinesGene ClinesEugene Anthony Clines is a former outfielder in Major League Baseball, Clines played for the Pittsburgh Pirates , New York Mets , Texas Rangers and Chicago Cubs . He was also the hitting coach for the Chicago Cubs from 2005-2006...
, CF; Roberto ClementeRoberto ClementeRoberto Clemente Walker was a Puerto Rican Major League Baseball right fielder. He was born in Carolina, Puerto Rico, the youngest of seven children. Clemente played his entire 18-year baseball career with the Pittsburgh Pirates . He was awarded the National League's Most Valuable Player Award in...
, RF; Willie StargellWillie StargellWilver Dornell "Willie" Stargell , nicknamed "Pops" in the later years of his career, was a Major League Baseball left fielder and first baseman. He played his entire 21-year baseball career with the Pittsburgh Pirates...
, LF; Manny SanguillenManny SanguillenManuel De Jesus Sanguillen Magan, better known as Manny Sanguillen or "Sangy" , is a former professional baseball player who was a catcher in the Major Leagues. He was named to the All-Star team three times, in , , and . He played primarily for the Pittsburgh Pirates, but also for the Oakland...
, C; Dave Cash, 3B; Al OliverAl OliverAlbert Oliver, Jr. is a former Major League Baseball player. Over the course of his 18-year career, he played for the Pittsburgh Pirates , Texas Rangers , Montreal Expos , San Francisco Giants , Philadelphia Phillies , Los Angeles Dodgers and Toronto Blue Jays...
, 1B; Jackie HernandezJackie HernandezJacinto Hernández Zulueta is a former Major League Baseball shortstop and third baseman from 1965 to 1973....
, SS; and Dock EllisDock EllisDock Phillip Ellis, Jr. was a professional baseball player who pitched for the Pittsburgh Pirates, among other teams in Major League Baseball. His best season was 1971, when he won 19 games for the World Series champion Pirates and was the starting pitcher for the National League in the All-Star...
, P.