Dave Leiper

Born: 6/18/1962 in Whittier, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1984-09-02 | Final Game: 1996-09-22

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: David Paul Leiper

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Biography

Dave Leiper, born in 1962, was a professional baseball pitcher who had a career spanning from 1984 to 1996. Leiper made his mark in Major League Baseball during a time when the game was evolving with increased offensive output, yet he managed to establish himself as a reliable arm on the mound. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 12-8 and maintained an earned run average (ERA) of 3.98, showcasing his ability to keep runs in check amidst a competitive era. Leiper's pitching style was characterized by his versatility, allowing him to contribute both as a starter and a reliever, which is reflected in his total of 150 strikeouts and 7 saves. His ability to adapt to various roles within the pitching staff underscored his value to the teams he played for. While he may not have been a household name, Leiper's contributions were vital during his tenure, and he left an indelible mark on the teams he represented, including notable stints in the minor leagues that highlighted his dedication to the game.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
12	8	264	0	0	0	7	278.0	282	123	25	114	150	3.98	0

Career ERA 3.98 vs. league average 4.13 across their career seasons — near league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1984	OAK	AL	1	0	8	0	7.0	12	7	5	3	9.00	—	0.0
1986	OAK	AL	2	2	33	1	31.7	28	17	18	15	4.83	3.97 (-22%)	-778.9
1987	OAK	AL	2	1	45	1	52.3	49	22	18	33	3.78	4.29 (+12%)	137.5
1987	SDP	NL	1	0	12	1	16.0	16	8	5	10	4.50	4.29 (-5%)	-
1988	SDP	NL	3	0	35	1	54.0	45	13	14	33	2.17	3.73 (+42%)	-
1989	SDP	NL	0	1	22	0	28.7	40	16	20	7	5.02	3.71 (-35%)	-
1994	OAK	AL	0	0	26	1	18.7	13	4	6	14	1.93	4.51 (+57%)	822.4
1995	OAK	AL	1	1	24	0	22.7	23	9	13	10	3.57	4.45 (+20%)	-764.8
1995	WSN	NL	0	2	26	2	22.0	16	7	6	12	2.86	4.45 (+36%)	-
1996	PHI	NL	2	0	26	0	21.0	31	15	7	10	6.43	4.61 (-39%)	-571.8
1996	WSN	NL	0	1	7	0	4.0	9	5	2	3	11.25	—	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
264	4	0	1	0	0	0	1	0	0	2	0.250	0.250	0.250	0.500	0.0

Career AVG .250 vs. league average .262 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .250 vs. league average .329 across their career seasons — 24.1% below league average.

Career SLG .250 vs. league average .402 across their career seasons — 37.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.500 vs. league average 0.731 across their career seasons — 31.6% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	H	RBI	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS
1984	OAK	AL	8	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
1986	OAK	AL	33	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
1987	OAK	AL	45	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
1987	SDP	NL	12	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
1988	SDP	NL	35	2	1	1	1	0.500	—	—	—	—
1989	SDP	NL	22	1	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—
1994	OAK	AL	26	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
1995	OAK	AL	24	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
1995	WSN	NL	26	1	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—
1996	PHI	NL	26	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
1996	WSN	NL	7	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	264	0	14	53	4	3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	PO	A	E	DP
1984	OAK	P	8	1	2	0	0
1986	OAK	P	33	0	6	0	0
1987	OAK	P	45	5	12	1	1
1987	SDN	P	12	0	2	1	0
1988	SDN	P	35	3	9	0	1
1989	SDN	P	22	4	7	1	0
1994	OAK	P	26	0	1	0	1
1995	OAK	P	24	1	2	0	0
1995	MON	P	26	0	6	0	0
1996	PHI	P	26	0	5	1	0
1996	MON	P	7	0	1	0	0