Dave Madison, baseball player, 1950-1953

Dave Madison

Born: 2/1/1921 in Brooksville, MS, USA

Died: 12/8/1985 in Macon, MS, USA

MLB Debut: 1950-09-26 | Final Game: 1953-08-20

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: David Pledger Madison

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Biography

Dave Madison was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1921, who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1950 to 1953. During his career, he played for several teams, showcasing his skills on the mound during a transitional period in baseball history. Madison finished his career with a record of 8 wins and 7 losses, possessing an earned run average (ERA) of 5.7. He recorded a total of 70 strikeouts over his time in the league, although he did not register any saves. Madison's playing style was characterized by a competitive spirit and an ability to adapt as the game evolved in the post-World War II era, marking a time of significant change within the sport. While he may not have been among the most celebrated pitchers of his time, his contributions to the teams he played for helped to shape the competitive landscape of the early 1950s. His career remains a testament to the many players who contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history during this dynamic period.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
8 7 74 6 0 0 0 158.0 173 100 16 103 70 5.70 0

Career ERA 5.70 vs. league average 4.07 across their career seasons — 40.1% 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
1950 NYY AL 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 3.0 3 2 1 1 6.00 — -
1952 SLA AL 4 2 31 4 0 0 0 78.0 78 38 48 35 4.38 3.70 (-18%) -1898.0
1952 DET AL 1 1 10 1 0 0 0 15.0 16 13 10 7 7.80 3.70 (-111%) -309.0
1953 DET AL 3 4 32 1 0 0 0 62.0 76 47 44 27 6.82 4.14 (-65%) -2081.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
74 30 2 3 0 0 0 0 0 2 8 0.100 0.156 0.100 0.256 0.0

Career AVG .100 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 61.7% below league average.

Career OBP .156 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — 53.5% below league average.

Career SLG .100 vs. league average .390 across their career seasons — 74.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.256 vs. league average 0.726 across their career seasons — 64.7% 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
1950 NYY AL 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1952 SLA AL 31 17 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 0.118 — — — — 0.0
1952 DET AL 10 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1953 DET AL 32 11 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.091 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 74 0 4 30 3 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1950 NYA P 1 0 0 0 0 0
1952 SLA P 31 0 2 16 0 1
1952 DET P 10 0 0 1 1 1
1953 DET P 32 0 2 13 2 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 74

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Louisiana State University Baton Rouge LA 1941, 1943