Don Newhauser, baseball player, 1972-1974

Don Newhauser

Born: 11/7/1947 in Miami, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1972-06-15 | Final Game: 1974-07-13

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: Donald Louis Newhauser

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Biography

Don Newhauser was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1972 to 1974. Born in 1947, Newhauser made a name for himself as a reliable arm during his brief career, primarily showcasing his talents in relief roles. He finished his career with a record of 4-3 and an impressive earned run average (ERA) of 2.39, which reflects his ability to effectively control opposing hitters. Over his time in the majors, he recorded 37 strikeouts and notched five saves, underscoring his effectiveness in high-pressure situations. Newhauser's playing era coincided with a transitional period in baseball, where the game was beginning to evolve with an emphasis on specialized roles for pitchers. His contributions on the mound, characterized by precision and composure, left a mark during his tenure in the league. Although his career was relatively short, Newhauser's performance remains a noteworthy chapter in the history of pitching, illustrating the importance of a strong bullpen during the early 1970s.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
4 3 42 0 0 0 5 52.7 44 14 2 42 37 2.39 0

Career ERA 2.39 vs. league average 3.55 across their career seasons — 32.6% 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
1972 BOS AL 4 2 31 0 0 0 4 37.0 30 10 25 27 2.43 3.26 (+25%) -528.9
1973 BOS AL 0 0 9 0 0 0 1 12.0 9 0 13 8 0.00 3.75 (+100%) -296.6
1974 BOS AL 0 1 2 0 0 0 0 3.7 5 4 4 2 9.82 — 0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
42 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .253 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .320 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .367 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.688 across their career seasons — 100.0% 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
1972 BOS AL 31 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1973 BOS AL 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1974 BOS AL 2 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 42 0 1 7 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1972 BOS P 31 0 0 6 0 0
1973 BOS P 9 0 0 0 0 0
1974 BOS P 2 0 1 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 42

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Broward Community College Fort Lauderdale FL 1967