Dave Pavlas

Born: 8/12/1962 in Frankfurt, Hesse, West Germany

MLB Debut: 1990-08-21 | Final Game: 1996-09-29

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'7" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: David Lee Pavlas

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Biography

Dave Pavlas, born in 1962, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1990 to 1996. He made his mark in the Major Leagues as a reliable arm out of the bullpen, known for his effective pitching style and ability to manage challenging situations. Over the course of his career, Pavlas compiled a record of 2-0 and posted an impressive earned run average (ERA) of 2.65, highlighting his effectiveness on the mound. With a total of 33 strikeouts and 1 save, he contributed to his teams' efforts during a period characterized by a shift towards more specialized pitching roles. Pavlas played during a transitional time in baseball, as the sport was evolving with an increasing emphasis on bullpen usage and the strategic management of pitchers. His performances reflected the growing importance of relief pitchers in the game. Although his career was relatively brief, Pavlas left a lasting impression on his teammates and fans, showcasing the talent and determination required to excel in the competitive landscape of Major League Baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
2	0	34	0	0	0	1	51.0	57	15	3	13	33	2.65	0

Career ERA 2.65 vs. league average 4.21 across their career seasons — 37.2% better than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	G	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1990	CHC	NL	2	13	0	21.3	23	5	6	12	2.11	3.86 (+45%)	-
1991	CHC	NL	0	1	0	1.0	3	2	0	0	18.00	—	-
1995	NYY	AL	0	4	0	5.7	8	2	0	3	3.18	—	-
1996	NYY	AL	0	16	1	23.0	23	6	7	18	2.35	4.61 (+49%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
34	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	0.000	0.500	0.000	0.500	0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .263 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .500 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — +50.7% above league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .404 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.500 vs. league average 0.736 across their career seasons — 32.0% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS
1990	CHC	NL	13	1	1	1	0.000	—	—	—	—
1991	CHC	NL	1	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
1995	NYY	AL	4	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
1996	NYY	AL	16	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—