PITTSBURGH (AP) — Dave Parker, a hard-hitting outfielder who was set to be inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame next month, has died, the Pittsburgh Pirates announced Saturday. He was 74., Baseball Hall of Famer Dave Parker passed away on Saturday, the Pirates announced. He was 74. The hulking outfielder was one of MLB's grandest talents during his pomp, trawling big league , Dave Parker, the seven-time All-Star and former National League MVP who was recently elected into the Baseball Hall of Fame, has died at age 74, the Pittsburgh Pirates announced on Saturday., Dave Parker, a hard-hitting outfielder who was set to be inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame next month, has died. He was 74., Dave "The Cobra" Parker, the Cincinnati native and one of the most feared hitters of his generation, has died of complications following a long illness, the Cincinnati Reds announced Saturday. He , Parker won two World Series and hit 339 home runs while playing for six teams. He was elected to the Hall of Fame in December 2024..