Don Aase, baseball player, 1977-1990

Don Aase

Born: 9/8/1954 in Orange, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1977-07-26 | Final Game: 1990-10-03

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Donald William Aase

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Biography

Don Aase was a professional baseball pitcher who had a notable career spanning from 1977 to 1990. Born in 1954, Aase made a significant impact in Major League Baseball, primarily known for his tenure as a reliable reliever. Over his career, he compiled a record of 66-60, with an earned run average (ERA) of 3.8. His ability to close games was exemplified by his 82 saves, which highlighted his effectiveness in high-pressure situations. Aase's career strikeout total reached 641, showcasing his skill at overpowering hitters with his pitching arsenal. Aase was selected as an All-Star during his career, a recognition that underscored his status among his peers in the league. He played during an era that featured a transition in pitching styles, where the emphasis began to shift towards specialization in bullpen roles. Aase’s contributions were particularly valuable to the teams he played for, as he consistently delivered solid performances on the mound, helping to shape the competitive landscape of Major League Baseball during his time. His legacy remains as a testament to the effectiveness of skilled relievers in the game.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
66 60 448 91 22 5 82 1109.3 1085 468 89 457 641 3.80 0

Career ERA 3.80 vs. league average 3.87 across their career seasons — near league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
1977 BOS AL 6 2 13 13 4 2 0 92.3 85 32 19 49 3.12 4.00 (+22%) 1945.9
1978 LAA AL 11 8 29 29 6 1 0 178.7 185 80 80 93 4.03 3.69 (-9%) -
1979 LAA AL 9 10 37 28 7 1 2 185.3 200 99 77 96 4.81 4.00 (-20%) -
1980 LAA AL 8 13 40 21 5 1 2 175.0 193 79 66 74 4.06 3.84 (-6%) -
1981 LAA AL 4 4 39 0 0 0 11 65.3 56 17 24 38 2.34 3.58 (+35%) -
1982 LAA AL 3 3 24 0 0 0 4 52.0 45 20 23 40 3.46 3.86 (+10%) -
1984 LAA AL 4 1 23 0 0 0 8 39.0 30 7 19 28 1.62 3.81 (+58%) -
1985 BAL AL 10 6 54 0 0 0 14 88.0 83 37 35 67 3.78 3.89 (+3%) 1384.8
1986 BAL AL 6 7 66 0 0 0 34 81.7 71 27 28 67 2.98 3.97 (+25%) 1782.5
1987 BAL AL 1 0 7 0 0 0 2 8.0 8 2 4 3 2.25 — 0.0
1988 BAL AL 0 0 35 0 0 0 0 46.7 40 21 37 28 4.05 3.73 (-8%) -1564.5
1989 NYN NL 1 5 49 0 0 0 2 59.3 56 26 26 34 3.94 3.71 (-6%) -551.2
1990 LAD NL 3 1 32 0 0 0 3 38.0 33 21 19 24 4.97 3.86 (-29%) -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
448 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .389 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.713 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
1977 BOS AL 13 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1978 LAA AL 29 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1979 LAA AL 37 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1980 LAA AL 40 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1981 LAA AL 39 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1982 LAA AL 24 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1984 LAA AL 23 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1985 BAL AL 54 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1986 BAL AL 66 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1987 BAL AL 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1988 BAL AL 35 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1989 NYN NL 49 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1990 LAD NL 32 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1979 ALCS CAL 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Playoff Career Pitching

W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
1 0 2 0 0 5.0 4 1 2 6 1.80

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year Round Team W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
1979 ALCS CAL 1 0 2 0 0 5.0 4 1 2 6 1.80

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 448 91 67 135 13 10

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1977 BOS P 13 13 5 13 1 0
1978 CAL P 29 29 16 26 3 2
1979 CAL P 37 28 8 17 2 3
1980 CAL P 40 21 10 22 4 2
1981 CAL P 39 0 2 10 1 1
1982 CAL P 24 0 3 5 0 0
1984 CAL P 23 0 1 5 1 0
1985 BAL P 54 0 8 10 0 0
1986 BAL P 66 0 5 12 1 1
1987 BAL P 7 0 0 1 0 0
1988 BAL P 35 0 2 3 0 1
1989 NYN P 49 0 6 8 0 0
1990 LAN P 32 0 1 3 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 448

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
1986 Pitcher of the Month May
1977 Player of the Week Week of 1977-07-29

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1989 NYN NL $400,000
1988 BAL AL $675,000
1987 BAL AL $625,000
1986 BAL AL $600,000
Total Career Earnings $2,300,000