David Phelps, baseball player, 2012-2022

David Phelps

Born: 10/9/1986 in St. Louis, MO, USA

MLB Debut: 2012-04-08 | Final Game: 2022-10-05

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

Full name: David Edward Phelps

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Biography

David Phelps, born in 1986, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 2012 to 2022. Known for his versatility and resilience on the mound, Phelps made significant contributions to several major league teams, showcasing his ability to adapt as both a starter and a reliever. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 34 wins and 40 losses, with a notable earned run average (ERA) of 3.8. Phelps struck out a total of 666 batters and recorded 7 saves, illustrating his effectiveness in high-pressure situations. Phelps played during an era characterized by a heightened emphasis on pitching depth and specialization. He was recognized for his competitive nature and ability to perform in clutch moments, contributing to his teams' efforts in various roles. His dedication to the game and consistent performance left a lasting impact on the teams he represented, making him a respected figure in the world of professional baseball. As he retired in 2022, Phelps's legacy continued to resonate with fans and fellow players alike, reflecting the evolution of pitching in the modern era.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
34 40 367 67 1 0 7 682.7 625 288 71 273 666 3.80 0

Career ERA 3.80 vs. league average 4.11 across their career seasons — 7.6% 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
2012 NYY AL 4 4 33 11 0 0 0 99.7 81 37 38 96 3.34 4.01 (+17%) -
2013 NYY AL 6 5 22 12 0 0 0 86.7 88 48 35 79 4.98 3.87 (-29%) -
2014 NYY AL 5 5 32 17 1 0 1 113.0 115 55 46 92 4.38 3.74 (-17%) -
2015 MIA NL 4 8 23 19 0 0 0 112.0 119 56 33 77 4.50 3.96 (-14%) -186.1
2016 MIA NL 7 6 64 5 0 0 4 86.7 61 22 38 114 2.28 4.19 (+45%) 3064.2
2017 MIA NL 2 4 44 0 0 0 0 47.0 42 18 21 51 3.45 4.36 (+21%) 767.8
2017 SEA AL 2 1 10 0 0 0 0 8.7 9 3 5 11 3.12 — 0.0
2019 TOR AL 0 0 17 1 0 0 0 17.3 14 7 7 18 3.63 4.51 (+19%) -116.0
2019 CHC NL 2 1 24 0 0 0 1 17.0 17 6 10 18 3.18 4.51 (+29%) -
2020 MIL NL 2 3 12 0 0 0 0 13.0 7 4 2 20 2.77 4.45 (+38%) 536.5
2020 PHI NL 0 1 10 0 0 0 0 7.7 12 11 3 11 12.91 — 0.0
2021 TOR AL 0 0 11 1 0 0 0 10.3 8 1 4 15 0.87 4.27 (+80%) 659.4
2022 TOR AL 0 2 65 1 0 0 1 63.7 52 20 31 64 2.83 3.97 (+29%) 1304.2

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
368 52 0 6 0 0 0 1 0 0 23 0.115 0.132 0.115 0.247 0.0

Career AVG .115 vs. league average .251 across their career seasons — 54.1% below league average.

Career OBP .132 vs. league average .318 across their career seasons — 58.5% below league average.

Career SLG .115 vs. league average .409 across their career seasons — 71.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.247 vs. league average 0.727 across their career seasons — 66.0% 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
2012 NYY AL 33 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2013 NYY AL 22 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2014 NYY AL 32 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2015 MIA NL 23 34 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 16 0.118 — — — — 0.0
2016 MIA NL 64 11 0 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 3 0.182 — — — — 0.0
2017 MIA NL 44 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2017 SEA AL 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2019 TOR AL 17 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2019 CHC NL 24 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2020 MIL NL 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2020 PHI NL 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2021 TOR AL 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2022 TOR AL 65 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2012 ALCS NYA 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
2012 ALDS1 NYA 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Playoff Career Pitching

W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
0 2 3 0 0 3.3 7 3 1 2 8.10

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year Round Team W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
2012 ALCS NYA 0 1 2 0 0 2.0 5 2 1 1 9.00
2012 ALDS1 NYA 0 1 1 0 0 1.3 2 1 0 1 6.75

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 367 67 45 78 8 8

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2012 NYA P 33 11 4 10 3 0
2013 NYA P 22 12 13 9 1 2
2014 NYA P 32 17 10 18 0 2
2015 MIA P 23 19 4 19 1 2
2016 MIA P 64 5 4 12 3 2
2017 MIA P 44 0 2 3 0 0
2017 SEA P 10 0 3 0 0 0
2019 TOR P 17 1 0 0 0 0
2019 CHN P 24 0 0 1 0 0
2020 MIL P 12 0 2 0 0 0
2020 PHI P 10 0 2 0 0 0
2021 TOR P 11 1 0 0 0 0
2022 TOR P 65 1 1 6 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 368

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2016 MIA NL $2,500,000
2015 MIA NL $1,400,000
2014 NYA AL $541,425
2013 NYA AL $512,425
Total Career Earnings $4,953,850

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Notre Dame South Bend IN 2006, 2007, 2008