David Ray Roberts, popularly known as “Doc” is a former center fielder and present manager for the Los Angeles Dodgers in Major League Baseball (MLB). He started his baseball career playing for teams like Detroit Tigers (minor league), Cleveland Indians, Los Angeles Dodgers, Boston Red Sox, San Diego Padres and San Francisco Giants. He won the World Series title twice, in 2004 as a MLB player and in 2020 as a manager.
Originally from Naha, Okinawa, Japan, Dave Roberts has scored 23 home runs with 213 RBIs throughout her playing career. Post his retirement as a player, he served as the NESN studio analyst and color commentator for the Boston Red Sox and Baseball Operations Special Assistant for the San Diego Padres. He started his managing career with the Padres and was declared as the NL Manager of the Year in 2016.
Since then, he has been managing the Los Angeles Dodgers and helped them to win 7 NL West Division titles. He also won his 2nd World Series title in 2020 as a manager with the Dodgers. As a manager, he has a win-loss record of 753-443 with a win-loss% of 63.0%.
Who are Dave Roberts’ Parents?
Dave Roberts is the son of the late Waymon Roberts and Eiko Roberts.
Dave Roberts’ Mother
Eiko Roberts is the mother of Dave Roberts. She is Japanese and is a native of Okinawa, where she met her future husband. She is very close with her son Dave Roberts and both of them often joke and tease each other. Unfortunately, she suffers from Parkinson’s disease and receives help from the Parkinson's Association of San Diego. She undergoes exercise classes at Tri-City Wellness and Fitness Center in Carlsbad, which she states has been helping her with her illness. However, she has acknowledged that since her husband passed away, her son has been her biggest source of strength and they chat every day.
Dave Roberts’ Father
The late Waymon Roberts was the father of Dave Roberts. Being from Texas, United States, he joined the United States Marine Corps. and was stationed in Japan, where he met his future wife. His son, Dave Roberts was also born in Japan. He served as the Master Gunnery Sergeant in the United States Marine Corps, while also raising his son and daughter with his wife Eiko Roberts. He retired from the army in 1998.
Unfortunately, Waymon Roberts passed away in March 2017 due to health complications at the age 68 years.
Who is Dave Roberts’ Sister?
Melissa Roberts Parker is the younger sister of Dave Roberts. She grew up in military bases alongside her older brother. She is married to Keith Parker and is a proud mother of two notable collegiate softball players - Ella Parker of the Oklahoma Sooners (University of Oklahoma) and Mia Parker of the George Washington Revolutionaries (George Washington University). Dave Roberts frequently helps his nieces with their softball practices.
Melissa Roberts Parker also has two other children with her husband Keith Parker - Ava Parker and Keith Jr. Parker.
Who is Dave Roberts’ Wife?
Dave Roberts is married to Tricia Roberts. Prior to her marriage, her name was Tricia Lynn Schempp and she resided in San Diego. She is a certified wine specialist by profession. She also has her own interior design firm called Tricia Roberts Design, which undertakes interior design jobs all across the United States.
Dave Roberts and his wife Tricia Roberts first met at high school in San Diego and started a romantic relationship with each other. They became husband and wife 1997 and have been together ever since.
Does Dave Roberts have kids?
Dave Roberts and his wife Tricia Roberts have two children together. The couple’s eldest child is their son Cole Roberts. Cole Roberts is 22 years old as of February 2024 and is a collegiate baseball player for the Loyola Marymount Lions (Loyola Marymount University). Dave Roberts has described his son to be reserved and witty but also very confident in whatever he does.
Emmerson Roberts, popularly known as Emme Roberts is the second child of Dave Roberts and Tricia Roberts. She is around 18 years old as of February 2024. She is a fan of playing tennis, acting, singing and dancing. Her father has described her to be positive and outgoing.
FAQ's on Dave Roberts Family
Q. What is the age of Dave Roberts?
A. Dave Roberts is 51 years old as of February 2024.
A. Dave Roberts is 51 years old as of February 2024.
Q. What team is Dave Roberts managing?
A. Dave Roberts is the manager of the Los Angeles Dodgers. He previously managed the San Diego Padres.
A. Dave Roberts is the manager of the Los Angeles Dodgers. He previously managed the San Diego Padres.
Q. Who are Dave Roberts’ children?
A. Dave Roberts’ children are Cole Roberts and Emmerson Roberts.
A. Dave Roberts’ children are Cole Roberts and Emmerson Roberts.
Q. When did Dave Roberts win the World Series title?
A. Dave Roberts won the World Series title twice in 2004 as a player and in 2020 as a manager.
A. Dave Roberts won the World Series title twice in 2004 as a player and in 2020 as a manager.
Q. Which MLB teams did Dave Roberts play for?
A. Dave Roberts has represented the Cleveland Indians, Los Angeles Dodgers, Boston Red Sox, San Diego Padres and San Francisco Giants as a player in the MLB.
A. Dave Roberts has represented the Cleveland Indians, Los Angeles Dodgers, Boston Red Sox, San Diego Padres and San Francisco Giants as a player in the MLB.
