Dave Sells, baseball player, 1972-1975

Dave Sells

Born: 9/18/1946 in Vacaville, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1972-08-02 | Final Game: 1975-09-22

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: David Wayne Sells

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Biography

Dave Sells, born in 1946, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1972 to 1975. Known for his solid pitching style and competitive spirit, Sells made a notable impact during his tenure in Major League Baseball. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 11 wins and 7 losses, along with an earned run average (ERA) of 3.9. His ability to close out games was evident in his tally of 12 saves, showcasing his reliability in high-pressure situations. Sells played in an era defined by the transition from the deadball era to a more power-oriented game. His contributions on the mound included a total of 49 strikeouts, reflecting his capacity to challenge batters and keep offenses at bay. While his career was relatively brief, Sells left a lasting impression on his teams and fans, exemplifying the dedication and skill that characterized pitchers of his time.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
11 7 90 0 0 0 12 138.3 146 60 10 67 49 3.90 0

Career ERA 3.90 vs. league average 3.59 across their career seasons — 8.7% 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
1972 LAA AL 2 0 10 0 0 0 0 16.0 11 5 5 2 2.81 3.26 (+14%) -
1973 LAA AL 7 2 51 0 0 0 10 68.0 72 28 35 25 3.71 3.75 (+1%) -
1974 LAA AL 2 3 20 0 0 0 2 39.0 48 16 16 14 3.69 3.63 (-2%) -
1975 LAA AL 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 8.3 9 8 8 7 8.64 — -
1975 LAD NL 0 2 5 0 0 0 0 7.0 6 3 3 1 3.86 — -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
90 1 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1.000 1.000 1.000 2.000 0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — +293.8% above league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — +210.6% above league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .369 across their career seasons — +170.9% above league average.

Career OPS 2.000 vs. league average 0.691 across their career seasons — +189.4% 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
1972 LAA AL 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1973 LAA AL 51 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1974 LAA AL 20 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1975 LAA AL 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1975 LAD NL 5 1 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 90 0 6 28 2 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1972 CAL P 10 0 2 4 0 0
1973 CAL P 51 0 1 13 1 1
1974 CAL P 20 0 2 8 1 1
1975 CAL P 4 0 0 2 0 0
1975 LAN P 5 0 1 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 90