Dave Skaggs

David Lindsey Skaggs (born June 12, 1951) is an American former Major League Baseball catcher. He played all or part of four seasons, from 1977 until 1980, for the Baltimore Orioles and California Angels. As a member of the Orioles, he was the last Oriole to wear #8 before Cal Ripken, Jr.

Dave Skaggs
Catcher
Born: (1951-06-12) June 12, 1951
Santa Monica, California
Batted: Right Threw: Right
MLB debut
April 17, 1977, for the Baltimore Orioles
Last MLB appearance
October 4, 1980, for the California Angels
MLB statistics
Batting average.241
Home runs3
Runs batted in49
Teams

Skaggs was the starting catcher in game 4 of the 1979 World Series against the Pittsburgh Pirates, a game in which the Orioles won 9-6.

The Dave Skaggs family would appear later in the 1980's on an episode of the popular game show Family Feud.

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