Rich Dauer was a longtime second baseman for the Baltimore Orioles, winning a World Series with the team in 1983 and securing a spot in the team’s Hall of Fame.
- Died: February 3, 2025 (Who else died on February 3?)
- Details of death: Died at the age of 72.
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Rich Dauer’s legacy
Dauer was a Baltimore Oriole through and through, spending his entire 10-year Major League Baseball career with the team, winning a World Series with the team, and eventually ending up in their Hall of Fame.
A California native, Dauer was an All-American player in college who helped the University of Southern California win back-to-back College World Series championships in 1973 and ’74. He was a first-round draft pick, earning his way to the majors by 1976. He’d remain there for 10 years, spending all of them with the Orioles.
Dauer was never a powerhouse at the plate – with a batting average of .257, a mere 43 home runs and a .653 OPS – but he had a great glove and, perhaps just as vitally, was a beloved presence in the clubhouse, nicknamed “Wacko” for his sense of humor. On the field at second base, he was a consistent performer, setting the American League record in 1978 for consecutive errorless games and consecutive errorless chances.
Dauer won a World Series with the Orioles in 1983, and in 2012 was inducted into the team’s Hall of Fame. He went on to coach for several teams in the minor leagues and was first base coach with the Houston Astros during their World Series-winning 2017 season.
Tributes to Rich Dauer
Full obituary: The Baltimore Banner
