Dave Stenhouse

Born: 9/12/1933 in Westerly, RI, USA

Died: 11/11/2023 in Cranston, RI, USA

MLB Debut: 1962-04-18 | Final Game: 1964-10-04

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: David Rotchford Stenhouse

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Biography

Dave Stenhouse was a professional baseball pitcher who made his mark in Major League Baseball during the early 1960s. Born in 1933, Stenhouse's career spanned from 1962 to 1964, during a time when the game was transitioning from the post-deadball era into a more offensive-minded approach. He played for teams in a competitive landscape, showcasing his skills on the mound in a league that began to witness the rise of powerful hitters. Over the course of his brief career, Stenhouse compiled a record of 16 wins and 28 losses, with a commendable earned run average (ERA) of 4.14. He was known for his ability to strike out batters, finishing with a total of 214 strikeouts. Throughout his time in the league, he also achieved one All-Star selection, highlighting his recognition among peers and fans alike. Despite his relatively short career, Stenhouse left an imprint on the game as a resilient pitcher who contributed to the teams he played for during a dynamic period in baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
16	28	76	56	12	3	1	372.0	339	171	48	174	214	4.14	0

Career ERA 4.14 vs. league average 3.66 across their career seasons — 12.9% 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
1962	WS2	AL	11	12	34	26	9	2	0	197.0	169	80	90	123	3.65	3.96 (+8%)	-2039.4
1963	WS2	AL	3	9	16	16	2	1	0	87.0	90	44	45	47	4.55	3.46 (-32%)	-2920.0
1964	WS2	AL	2	7	26	14	1	0	1	88.0	80	47	39	44	4.81	3.58 (-34%)	-2599.9

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
76	103	5	11	1	0	0	6	0	4	27	0.107	0.147	0.117	0.263	-791.5

Career AVG .107 vs. league average .251 across their career seasons — 57.5% below league average.

Career OBP .147 vs. league average .316 across their career seasons — 53.5% below league average.

Career SLG .117 vs. league average .381 across their career seasons — 69.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.263 vs. league average 0.697 across their career seasons — 62.2% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	RBI	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1962	WS2	AL	34	58	3	3	0	4	1	13	0.052	.257 (-80%)	.326 (-74%)	.393 (-87%)	.719 (-81%)	-791.5
1963	WS2	AL	16	25	0	2	0	1	2	10	0.080	—	—	—	—	0.0
1964	WS2	AL	26	20	2	6	1	1	1	4	0.300	—	—	—	—	0.0