Dave Cole

Born: 8/29/1930 in Williamsport, MD, USA

Died: 10/26/2011 in Hagerstown, MD, USA

MLB Debut: 1950-09-09 | Final Game: 1955-06-06

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: David Bruce Cole

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Biography

Dave Cole, born in 1930, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1950 until his last game on June 6, 1955. Known for his determination on the mound, Cole finished his career with a record of 6-18 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.93. Over the course of his time in the majors, he tallied 119 strikeouts, showcasing his ability to overpower hitters despite the challenges of competing in a league that experienced significant changes during the early 1950s. Cole's pitching career unfolded during a transformative era in baseball, marked by the rise of power hitters and the increasing importance of bullpen specialization. Although he did not record any saves, his role as a pitcher contributed to the evolving landscape of the game. Despite a modest win-loss record, Cole's perseverance and contributions reflect the spirit of the time, as many pitchers navigated the challenges of a highly competitive league. His career remains a testament to the dedication required to succeed at the highest levels of baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
6	18	84	27	3	1	0	237.3	221	130	16	199	119	4.93	0

Career ERA 4.93 vs. league average 4.02 across their career seasons — 22.6% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1950	BSN	NL	0	1	4	0	0	0	8.0	7	1	3	8	1.12	—	0.0
1951	BSN	NL	2	4	23	7	1	0	67.7	64	32	64	33	4.26	4.04 (-5%)	-1659.0
1952	BSN	NL	1	1	22	3	0	0	44.7	38	20	42	22	4.03	3.70 (-9%)	-1474.0
1953	ATL	NL	0	1	10	0	0	0	14.7	17	14	14	13	8.59	4.14 (-108%)	-
1954	CHC	NL	3	8	18	14	2	1	84.0	74	50	62	37	5.36	3.90 (-37%)	-
1955	PHI	NL	0	3	7	3	0	0	18.3	21	13	14	6	6.38	4.00 (-60%)	-981.6

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
85	61	3	14	1	1	3	11	0	2	15	0.230	0.254	0.426	0.680	0.0

Career AVG .230 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 11.9% below league average.

Career OBP .254 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — 24.2% below league average.

Career SLG .426 vs. league average .390 across their career seasons — +9.4% above league average.

Career OPS 0.680 vs. league average 0.725 across their career seasons — 6.2% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS
1950	BSN	NL	4	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—
1951	BSN	NL	23	17	1	6	1	1	1	6	0	4	0.353	—	—	—	—
1952	BSN	NL	22	8	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	4	0.000	—	—	—	—
1953	ATL	NL	10	2	1	1	0	0	1	1	0	0	0.500	—	—	—	—
1954	CHC	NL	19	28	1	6	0	0	1	4	2	4	0.214	—	—	—	—
1955	PHI	NL	7	5	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	3	0.200	—	—	—	—