Dave Campbell

Born: 9/3/1951 in Princeton, IN, USA

MLB Debut: 1977-05-06 | Final Game: 1978-10-01

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 210 lbs

Full name: David Alan Campbell

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Biography

Dave Campbell was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1977 to 1978. Born in 1951, Campbell made his mark during a transitional period in the game, navigating the shift from the deadball era to a more offensive-focused style. Throughout his brief career, he showcased a strong competitive spirit and a reliable presence on the mound. Campbell finished his career with a record of 4-10 and an earned run average (ERA) of 3.82, reflecting his ability to keep opposing hitters at bay. He recorded 87 strikeouts over his career and earned 14 saves, highlighting his versatility and effectiveness in high-pressure situations. Although his time in the majors was short-lived, Campbell contributed to the teams he played for with a skill set that demonstrated the evolving role of pitchers during the late 1970s. His journey through the league is remembered by those who appreciate the nuances of pitching during this dynamic era of baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
4	10	118	0	0	0	14	158.0	145	67	17	82	87	3.82	0

Career ERA 3.82 vs. league average 3.84 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	ATL	NL	0	6	65	0	0	0	13	88.7	78	30	33	42	3.05	4.00 (+24%)	-82.4
1978	ATL	NL	4	4	53	0	0	0	1	69.3	67	37	49	45	4.80	3.69 (-30%)	-3184.4

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
118	12	1	1	0	0	0	1	0	0	8	0.083	0.083	0.083	0.167	0.0

Career AVG .083 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 68.1% below league average.

Career OBP .083 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — 74.5% below league average.

Career SLG .083 vs. league average .390 across their career seasons — 78.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.167 vs. league average 0.716 across their career seasons — 76.7% 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	ATL	NL	65	12	1	1	0	0	0	1	0	0	8	0.083	—	—	—	—	0.0
1978	ATL	NL	53	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	118	0	6	18	2	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1977	ATL	P	65	0	0	9	1	0
1978	ATL	P	53	0	6	9	1	1

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	118

College History

School Name	City	State	Years Attended
East Tennessee State University	Johnson City	TN	1971, 1972, 1973