Davy Dunkle

Born: 8/30/1872 in Phillipsburg, PA, USA

Died: 11/19/1941 in Lock Haven, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1897-08-28 | Final Game: 1904-07-19

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 220 lbs

Full name: Edward Perks Dunkle

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Biography

Davy Dunkle was a professional baseball pitcher who played from 1897 to 1904, making his mark in the early years of Major League Baseball. Born in 1872, Dunkle’s career spanned a transformative period in the sport, where the game was shifting towards a more offensive approach. Over his seven seasons in the major leagues, he recorded a win-loss record of 17-30 and posted an earned run average (ERA) of 5.02. His pitching style was characterized by a blend of determination and a competitive spirit, which was essential during an era when pitchers were adapting to the changing dynamics of the game. Dunkle also tallied 139 strikeouts throughout his career, showcasing his ability to overpower hitters at times, alongside securing 1 save. While his overall statistics may not reflect the dominance seen in some of his contemporaries, Dunkle's contributions to the teams he played for were significant in the context of the burgeoning league. He navigated the challenges of a developing sport during a time when the rules and strategies were still evolving, leaving a legacy as a part of baseball history during its formative years.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
17 30 61 47 36 0 1 421.0 503 235 10 162 139 5.02 0

Career ERA 5.02 vs. league average 3.41 across their career seasons — 47.5% worse 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
1897 PHI NL 5 2 7 7 7 0 0 62.0 72 24 23 9 3.48 4.30 (+19%) 182.9
1898 PHI NL 1 4 12 7 4 0 0 68.3 83 53 38 21 6.98 3.59 (-94%) -1397.7
1899 WAS NL 0 2 4 2 2 0 0 26.0 46 29 14 9 10.04 3.85 (-161%) -1064.6
1903 CHW AL 4 4 12 7 6 0 1 82.0 96 37 31 26 4.06 3.10 (-31%) -
1903 WSN AL 5 9 14 13 10 0 0 108.3 111 51 33 51 4.24 3.10 (-37%) -
1904 WSN AL 2 9 12 11 7 0 0 74.3 95 41 23 23 4.96 2.66 (-87%) -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
62 164 8 31 2 0 0 10 0 4 36 0.189 0.208 0.201 0.410 0.0

Career AVG .189 vs. league average .269 across their career seasons — 29.6% below league average.

Career OBP .208 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 36.4% below league average.

Career SLG .201 vs. league average .351 across their career seasons — 42.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.410 vs. league average 0.678 across their career seasons — 39.6% 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
1897 PHI NL 7 23 2 4 1 0 0 1 0 2 9 0.174 — — — — 0.0
1898 PHI NL 12 28 2 6 1 0 0 1 0 1 2 0.214 — — — — 0.0
1899 WAS NL 4 11 0 3 0 0 0 2 0 0 2 0.273 — — — — 0.0
1903 CHW AL 12 33 1 10 0 0 0 4 0 1 7 0.303 — — — — 0.0
1903 WSN AL 14 41 2 4 0 0 0 1 0 0 9 0.098 — — — — 0.0
1904 WSN AL 13 28 1 4 0 0 0 1 0 0 7 0.143 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 61 11 12 94 16 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1897 PHI P 7 0 2 14 5 1
1898 PHI P 12 0 1 11 2 0
1899 WAS P 4 0 1 5 2 0
1903 CHA P 12 0 2 20 6 0
1903 WS1 P 14 0 3 21 1 0
1904 WS1 P 12 11 3 23 0 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 61