Dave Gerard

Born: 8/6/1936 in New York, NY, USA

Died: 10/10/2001 in Newtown, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1962-04-10 | Final Game: 1962-09-29

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 205 lbs

Full name: David Frederick Gerard

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Biography

Dave Gerard was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball during the early 1960s. Born in 1936, Gerard made his debut on April 10, 1962, and played until September 29 of the same year. His career, though brief, was marked by his contributions to the teams he played for, showcasing a competitive spirit in an era that was transitioning into a more dynamic style of play. Throughout his short tenure in the majors, Gerard recorded a win-loss record of 2-3, with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.91. He struck out a total of 30 batters and secured 3 saves. Despite the challenges of competing in the high-pressure environment of MLB, Gerard's performance reflected the resilience and determination characteristic of many pitchers of his time. His time in the league, though limited, remains a testament to the myriad of players who contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history during the early years of the modern game.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
2	3	39	0	0	0	3	58.7	67	32	10	28	30	4.91	0

Career ERA 4.91 vs. league average 3.96 across their career seasons — 24.1% 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
1962	CHC	NL	2	3	39	0	0	0	3	58.7	67	32	28	30	4.91	3.96 (-24%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
39	8	0	3	0	0	0	0	0	1	2	0.375	0.444	0.375	0.819	0.0

Career AVG .375 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — +45.5% above league average.

Career OBP .444 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — +36.3% above league average.

Career SLG .375 vs. league average .393 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.819 vs. league average 0.719 across their career seasons — +13.9% above 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
1962	CHC	NL	39	8	0	3	0	0	0	0	0	1	2	0.375	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	39	0	4	9	2	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1962	CHN	P	39	0	4	9	2	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	39