Dave Heaverlo, baseball player, 1975-1981

Dave Heaverlo

Born: 8/25/1950 in Ellensburg, WA, USA

MLB Debut: 1975-04-14 | Final Game: 1981-09-27

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: David Wallace Heaverlo

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Biography

Dave Heaverlo was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1950, who played in Major League Baseball from 1975 until his retirement in 1981. Over the course of his career, Heaverlo established himself as a reliable arm on the mound, boasting a career record of 26-26 and an earned run average (ERA) of 3.41. Known for his ability to strike out batters, he recorded a total of 288 strikeouts and secured 26 saves throughout his time in the league. His performance reflected the competitive landscape of baseball during the late 1970s, an era marked by a blend of traditional pitching strategies and the beginnings of a more analytical approach to the game. Heaverlo's playing style was characterized by his versatility, serving effectively in both starting and relief roles. His contributions to his teams were significant, particularly in high-pressure situations where his ability to close out games proved valuable. Despite a career that spanned just over six seasons, Heaverlo left a lasting impression on the teams he played for, showcasing the skill and determination that defined pitchers of his time. His journey through the majors highlights the transition period in baseball, where pitchers were increasingly relied upon not just for innings but also for their ability to impact games in crucial moments.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
26 26 356 0 0 0 26 537.7 559 204 41 188 288 3.41 0

Career ERA 3.41 vs. league average 3.78 across their career seasons — 9.6% better 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
1975 SFG NL 3 1 42 0 0 0 1 64.0 62 17 31 35 2.39 3.71 (+36%) -
1976 SFG NL 4 4 61 0 0 0 1 75.0 85 37 15 40 4.44 3.51 (-26%) -
1977 SFG NL 5 1 56 0 0 0 1 98.7 92 28 21 58 2.55 4.00 (+36%) -
1978 OAK AL 3 6 69 0 0 0 10 130.0 141 47 41 71 3.25 3.69 (+12%) 263.8
1979 OAK AL 4 11 62 0 0 0 9 85.7 97 40 42 40 4.20 4.00 (-5%) -1023.1
1980 SEA AL 6 3 60 0 0 0 4 78.7 75 34 35 42 3.89 3.84 (-1%) -1709.7
1981 OAK AL 1 0 6 0 0 0 0 5.7 7 1 3 2 1.59 — 0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
356 13 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 1 4 0.231 0.286 0.231 0.516 0.0

Career AVG .231 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 11.4% below league average.

Career OBP .286 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — 12.2% below league average.

Career SLG .231 vs. league average .382 across their career seasons — 39.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.516 vs. league average 0.708 across their career seasons — 27.0% 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
1975 SFG NL 42 4 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.500 — — — — 0.0
1976 SFG NL 61 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.333 — — — — 0.0
1977 SFG NL 56 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1978 OAK AL 69 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1979 OAK AL 62 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1980 SEA AL 60 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1981 OAK AL 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 356 0 49 93 10 8

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1975 SFN P 42 0 7 10 1 1
1976 SFN P 61 0 7 15 2 1
1977 SFN P 56 0 10 20 1 2
1978 OAK P 69 0 9 30 0 3
1979 OAK P 62 0 9 13 2 1
1980 SEA P 60 0 7 5 4 0
1981 OAK P 6 0 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 356

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Central Washington University Ellensburg WA 1969, 1970, 1971, 1972