Dana Fillingim, baseball player, 1915-1925

Dana Fillingim

Born: 11/6/1893 in Columbus, GA, USA

Died: 2/3/1961 in Tuskegee, AL, USA

MLB Debut: 1915-08-02 | Final Game: 1925-05-12

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 175 lbs

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Biography

Dana Fillingim was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1893, who played from 1915 until his retirement in 1925. He was known for his competitive spirit and durability on the mound during a transformative period in baseball, which included the tail end of the deadball era and the rise of the lively ball. Fillingim finished his career with a record of 47 wins and 73 losses, complemented by an earned run average (ERA) of 3.56. Throughout his tenure in Major League Baseball, he amassed a total of 270 strikeouts and recorded 5 saves, showcasing his ability to both start games and secure victories in relief appearances. Fillingim's playing style was characterized by his reliable pitching and capability to manage games effectively, traits that were particularly valued during an era where pitchers often faced heavy workloads. While his career win-loss record may not reflect the dominance of some of his contemporaries, his contributions to his teams and the game itself were significant during a time when baseball was evolving into the modern era. Dana Fillingim remains a part of baseball history, remembered for his role on the mound and his perseverance through the challenges of the game.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
47 73 200 113 59 10 5 1076.3 1170 426 32 313 270 3.56 0

Career ERA 3.56 vs. league average 3.67 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
1915 PHA AL 0 5 8 4 1 0 0 39.3 42 15 32 17 3.43 2.90 (-18%) -1164.5
1918 BSN NL 7 6 14 13 10 4 0 113.0 99 28 28 29 2.23 2.83 (+21%) 502.6
1919 BSN NL 6 13 32 19 9 0 2 186.3 185 70 39 50 3.38 3.09 (-10%) 1539.2
1920 BSN NL 12 21 37 30 22 2 0 272.0 292 94 79 66 3.11 3.45 (+10%) -1077.4
1921 BSN NL 15 10 44 22 11 3 1 239.7 249 92 56 54 3.45 4.02 (+14%) 230.4
1922 BSN NL 5 9 25 12 5 1 2 117.0 143 59 37 25 4.54 4.18 (-9%) -687.7
1923 BSN NL 1 9 35 12 1 0 0 100.3 141 58 36 27 5.20 4.03 (-29%) -888.3
1925 PHI NL 1 0 5 1 0 0 0 8.7 19 10 6 2 10.38 — 0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
203 368 21 77 4 0 2 26 0 24 69 0.209 0.261 0.236 0.498 -1000.7

Career AVG .209 vs. league average .274 across their career seasons — 23.5% below league average.

Career OBP .261 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — 22.1% below league average.

Career SLG .236 vs. league average .372 across their career seasons — 36.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.498 vs. league average 0.708 across their career seasons — 29.7% 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
1915 PHA AL 8 12 0 2 0 0 0 1 0 1 5 0.167 — — — — 0.0
1918 BSN NL 14 42 2 9 0 0 0 2 0 2 16 0.214 — — — — 0.0
1919 BSN NL 32 65 3 16 2 0 0 3 0 1 16 0.246 .262 (-6%) .322 (-20%) .347 (-20%) .670 (-20%) -220.1
1920 BSN NL 38 92 1 16 1 0 0 6 0 6 13 0.174 .271 (-36%) .331 (-30%) .363 (-49%) .694 (-40%) -595.2
1921 BSN NL 45 85 12 21 0 0 2 8 0 9 8 0.247 .286 (-14%) .344 (-7%) .395 (-20%) .739 (-14%) -185.4
1922 BSN NL 25 38 0 6 0 0 0 1 0 1 3 0.158 — — — — 0.0
1923 BSN NL 36 31 1 7 1 0 0 5 0 2 8 0.226 — — — — 0.0
1925 PHI NL 5 3 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 200 0 16 328 6 13

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1915 PHA P 8 0 0 10 0 0
1918 BSN P 14 0 1 34 0 1
1919 BSN P 32 0 4 67 2 2
1920 BSN P 37 0 6 104 2 6
1921 BSN P 44 0 2 62 2 2
1922 BSN P 25 0 2 24 0 1
1923 BSN P 35 0 0 25 0 0
1925 PHI P 5 0 1 2 0 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 200