Dave Downs

Born: 6/21/1952 in Logan, UT, USA

MLB Debut: 1972-09-02 | Final Game: 1972-09-19

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'5" | Weight: 220 lbs

Full name: David Ralph Downs

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Biography

Dave Downs was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1952, who made his mark in the Major Leagues during a brief career spanning from 1972 to 1972. Known for his exceptional control and ability to keep runs off the board, Downs finished his career with a record of 1-1 and an impressive earned run average (ERA) of 2.74. Over the course of his time in the league, he tallied a total of 5 strikeouts, showcasing his capability to miss bats despite limited opportunities. Downs played in an era that was characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-minded approach in baseball. His contributions, although limited in games played, highlighted the importance of reliable pitchers in a team's success. With no saves recorded, Downs primarily served as a starter during his brief tenure, emphasizing his role in the rotation. His career, albeit short-lived, reflected the challenges and competitiveness of Major League Baseball during the early 1970s.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
1	1	4	4	1	1	0	23.0	25	7	1	3	5	2.74	0

Career ERA 2.74 vs. league average 3.26 across their career seasons — 16.1% better than 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
1972	PHI	NL	1	1	4	4	1	1	0	23.0	25	7	3	5	2.74	3.26 (+16%)	122.9

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
4	8	1	2	0	0	0	2	0	0	4	0.250	0.250	0.250	0.500	0.0

Career AVG .250 vs. league average .244 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .250 vs. league average .311 across their career seasons — 19.5% below league average.

Career SLG .250 vs. league average .354 across their career seasons — 29.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.500 vs. league average 0.664 across their career seasons — 24.8% 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
1972	PHI	NL	4	8	1	2	0	0	0	2	0	0	4	0.250	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	4	4	0	5	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1972	PHI	P	4	4	0	5	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	4