Dave Eilers, baseball player, 1964-1967

Dave Eilers

Born: 12/3/1936 in Oldenburg, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1964-07-27 | Final Game: 1967-09-26

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 188 lbs

Full name: David Louis Eilers

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Biography

Dave Eilers, born in 1936, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1964 to 1967. Throughout his career, Eilers showcased his skills on the mound, finishing with a win-loss record of 8-6 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.45. He struck out 52 batters and recorded 3 saves, contributing to his teams' efforts during a competitive era in baseball that saw the rise of power hitters and the continued evolution of pitching strategies. Eilers played in a time when the game was transitioning from the more subdued play of the early 1960s to a more dynamic style characterized by an increase in offensive production. His ability to contribute not only as a starter but also in relief situations highlighted his versatility as a pitcher. Although his career was relatively brief, Eilers left a mark on the teams he played for, demonstrating the grit and determination that characterized many pitchers of his era. After concluding his MLB career in September 1967, he remained a part of baseball history through his contributions on the field.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
8 6 81 0 0 0 3 123.3 146 61 14 29 52 4.45 0

Career ERA 4.45 vs. league average 3.48 across their career seasons — 28.1% 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
1964 ATL NL 0 0 6 0 0 0 0 7.7 11 4 1 1 4.70 — -
1965 ATL NL 0 0 6 0 0 0 0 3.7 8 5 0 1 12.27 — -
1965 NYN NL 1 1 11 0 0 0 2 18.0 20 8 4 9 4.00 3.50 (-14%) -209.0
1966 NYN NL 1 1 23 0 0 0 0 34.7 39 18 7 14 4.67 3.52 (-33%) -1347.4
1967 HOU NL 6 4 35 0 0 0 1 59.3 68 26 17 27 3.94 3.30 (-19%) 9.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
81 9 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.111 0.111 0.111 0.222 0.0

Career AVG .111 vs. league average .247 across their career seasons — 55.0% below league average.

Career OBP .111 vs. league average .310 across their career seasons — 64.1% below league average.

Career SLG .111 vs. league average .371 across their career seasons — 70.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.222 vs. league average 0.681 across their career seasons — 67.4% 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
1964 ATL NL 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1965 ATL NL 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1965 NYN NL 11 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1.000 — — — — 0.0
1966 NYN NL 23 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1967 HOU NL 35 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 81 0 8 21 0 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1964 ML1 P 6 0 1 0 0 0
1965 ML1 P 6 0 1 1 0 0
1965 NYN P 11 0 1 2 0 0
1966 NYN P 23 0 2 8 0 1
1967 HOU P 35 0 3 10 0 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 81