Denny Galehouse, baseball player, 1934-1949

Denny Galehouse

Born: 12/7/1911 in Marshallville, OH, USA

Died: 12/12/1998 in Doylestown, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1934-04-30 | Final Game: 1949-05-03

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Dennis Ward Galehouse

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Biography

Denny Galehouse, born in 1911, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1934 to 1949. Known for his durability on the mound, Galehouse finished his career with a record of 109 wins and 118 losses, alongside an earned run average (ERA) of 3.97. Over the course of his time in Major League Baseball, he struck out 851 batters and recorded 13 saves, showcasing his ability to perform in high-pressure situations. Galehouse's playing style was characterized by his competitive spirit and resilience, traits that made him a valuable asset to the teams he played for during an era that saw significant changes in the game, including the transition from the deadball era to a more offense-driven approach. Galehouse's career unfolded during a tumultuous time in American history, marked by the Great Depression and World War II. He played for several teams, including the St. Louis Browns and the Boston Red Sox, contributing to the evolving landscape of baseball as it adapted to the challenges of the era. His statistics, while not those of a superstar, reflect a solid and reliable pitcher who played an important role in his teams' rotations. Galehouse's legacy is remembered by baseball historians as part of the fabric of the game, illustrating the dedication and perseverance of players during a significant period in baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
109 118 375 258 100 17 13 2004.0 2148 885 104 735 851 3.97 0

Career ERA 3.97 vs. league average 4.05 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
1934 CLE AL 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1.0 2 2 1 0 18.00 — 0.0
1935 CLE AL 1 0 5 1 1 0 0 13.0 16 13 9 8 9.00 4.35 (-107%) -299.9
1936 CLE AL 8 7 36 15 5 0 1 148.3 161 80 68 71 4.85 4.59 (-6%) 1272.6
1937 CLE AL 9 14 36 29 7 0 3 200.7 238 102 83 78 4.57 4.34 (-5%) -288.6
1938 CLE AL 7 8 36 12 5 1 3 114.0 119 55 65 66 4.34 4.35 (avg) -2022.9
1939 BOS AL 9 10 30 18 6 1 0 146.7 160 74 52 68 4.54 4.28 (-6%) 1993.5
1940 BOS AL 6 6 25 20 5 0 0 120.0 155 69 41 53 5.17 4.21 (-23%) -46.5
1941 SLA AL 9 10 30 24 11 2 0 190.3 183 77 68 61 3.64 3.94 (+7%) -225.1
1942 SLA AL 12 12 32 28 12 3 1 192.3 193 77 79 75 3.60 3.57 (-1%) 695.3
1943 SLA AL 11 11 31 28 14 2 1 224.0 217 69 74 114 2.77 3.50 (+21%) 2351.9
1944 SLA AL 9 10 24 19 6 2 0 153.0 162 53 44 80 3.12 3.57 (+13%) 2173.5
1946 SLA AL 8 12 30 24 11 2 0 180.0 194 73 52 90 3.65 3.59 (-2%) 2280.9
1947 SLA AL 1 3 9 4 0 0 1 32.3 42 22 16 11 6.12 3.97 (-54%) -598.0
1947 BOS AL 11 7 21 21 11 3 0 149.0 150 55 34 38 3.32 3.97 (+16%) 1885.5
1948 BOS AL 8 8 27 15 6 1 3 137.3 152 61 46 38 4.00 4.10 (+3%) -396.1
1949 BOS AL 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 2.0 4 3 3 0 13.50 — 0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
375 665 33 92 6 1 0 26 0 40 201 0.138 0.188 0.150 0.339 -4792.6

Career AVG .138 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — 48.3% below league average.

Career OBP .188 vs. league average .337 across their career seasons — 44.0% below league average.

Career SLG .150 vs. league average .379 across their career seasons — 60.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.339 vs. league average 0.716 across their career seasons — 52.7% 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
1934 CLE AL 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1935 CLE AL 5 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.250 — — — — 0.0
1936 CLE AL 36 47 2 8 1 0 0 1 0 6 13 0.170 — — — — -321.2
1937 CLE AL 36 72 3 15 0 0 0 3 0 2 11 0.208 .276 (-25%) .342 (-33%) .398 (-48%) .740 (-41%) -507.8
1938 CLE AL 36 39 5 6 0 0 0 0 0 2 13 0.154 — — — — 0.0
1939 BOS AL 30 47 0 3 1 0 0 1 0 6 20 0.064 — — — — -508.6
1940 BOS AL 25 39 0 3 1 0 0 1 0 0 19 0.077 — — — — 0.0
1941 SLA AL 30 68 4 13 2 0 0 5 0 2 14 0.191 .262 (-27%) .332 (-36%) .373 (-41%) .705 (-38%) -439.2
1942 SLA AL 32 72 3 14 0 1 0 6 0 3 15 0.194 .253 (-23%) .323 (-30%) .349 (-36%) .672 (-33%) -391.5
1943 SLA AL 31 72 5 9 1 0 0 2 0 3 20 0.125 .255 (-51%) .324 (-51%) .346 (-60%) .671 (-55%) -639.0
1944 SLA AL 24 48 1 3 0 0 0 1 0 3 19 0.062 — — — — -561.7
1946 SLA AL 30 55 2 5 0 0 0 1 0 3 23 0.091 .256 (-65%) .328 (-58%) .358 (-75%) .687 (-67%) -594.8
1947 SLA AL 9 8 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1947 BOS AL 21 52 1 5 0 0 0 3 0 1 19 0.096 .262 (-63%) .336 (-66%) .376 (-74%) .712 (-71%) 0.0
1948 BOS AL 27 42 6 7 0 0 0 1 0 8 13 0.167 — — — — -223.2
1949 BOS AL 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2 5 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0.200

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1944 WS SLA 2 5 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0.200

Playoff Career Pitching

W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
1 1 2 2 0 18.0 13 3 5 15 1.50

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year Round Team W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
1944 WS SLA 1 1 2 2 0 18.0 13 3 5 15 1.50

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 375 0 104 320 18 20

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1934 CLE P 1 0 0 0 1 0
1935 CLE P 5 0 1 3 0 0
1936 CLE P 36 0 6 15 1 0
1937 CLE P 36 0 6 42 2 3
1938 CLE P 36 0 4 21 0 2
1939 BOS P 30 0 11 24 3 2
1940 BOS P 25 0 11 22 0 2
1941 SLA P 30 0 15 35 0 3
1942 SLA P 32 0 15 41 2 3
1943 SLA P 31 0 7 33 2 0
1944 SLA P 24 0 3 21 3 0
1946 SLA P 30 0 11 17 1 1
1947 SLA P 9 0 0 7 1 0
1947 BOS P 21 0 8 21 0 2
1948 BOS P 27 0 6 17 2 2
1949 BOS P 2 0 0 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 375