Don Rose, baseball player, 1971-1974

Don Rose

Born: 3/19/1947 in Covina, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1971-09-15 | Final Game: 1974-04-23

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Donald Gary Rose

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Biography

Don Rose, born in 1947, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1971 until his last game on April 23, 1974. Rose's career spanned a transformative period in baseball history, characterized by the shift from the pitching-dominated deadball era to a more offense-driven game. Over the course of his short career, he compiled a record of 1-4 with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.14, showcasing his ability to compete at the highest level despite the challenges he faced. During his time in the majors, Rose struck out a total of 40 batters, contributing to his role as a reliable option on the mound. While he did not record any saves, his presence in the bullpen was felt as he navigated the rigors of professional baseball. Though his career statistics may not place him among the game's legends, Rose's journey reflects the dedication and tenacity of players from his era, making him a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
1 4 19 4 0 0 0 45.7 55 21 9 20 40 4.14 0

Career ERA 4.14 vs. league average 3.46 across their career seasons — 19.7% 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
1971 NYN NL 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 2.0 2 0 0 1 0.00 — 0.0
1972 LAA AL 1 4 16 4 0 0 0 42.7 49 20 19 39 4.22 3.26 (-29%) -
1974 SFG NL 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 1.0 4 1 1 0 9.00 — -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
19 10 1 2 0 0 1 1 0 1 3 0.200 0.273 0.500 0.773 0.0

Career AVG .200 vs. league average .250 across their career seasons — 20.0% below league average.

Career OBP .273 vs. league average .317 across their career seasons — 14.1% below league average.

Career SLG .500 vs. league average .363 across their career seasons — +37.8% above league average.

Career OPS 0.773 vs. league average 0.680 across their career seasons — +13.6% above 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
1971 NYN NL 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1972 LAA AL 16 10 1 2 0 0 1 1 0 1 3 0.200 — — — — 0.0
1974 SFG NL 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 19 4 3 3 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1971 NYN P 1 0 0 0 0 0
1972 CAL P 16 4 3 3 0 0
1974 SFN P 2 0 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 19

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Stanford University Palo Alto CA 1967, 1968