Dave Stevens, baseball player, 1994-2000

Dave Stevens

Born: 3/4/1970 in Fullerton, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1994-05-20 | Final Game: 2000-07-06

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 210 lbs

Full name: David James Stevens

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Biography

Dave Stevens was a professional baseball pitcher who had a career spanning from 1994 to 2000. Born in 1970, Stevens made his Major League debut on May 20, 1994, and played until July 6, 2000. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 15 wins and 16 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 6.02. He was known for his ability to strike out batters, finishing with a total of 170 strikeouts and demonstrating his effectiveness as a reliever with 21 saves. During his time in the majors, Stevens contributed to teams in an era that was marked by offensive explosions and changing pitching dynamics. While he may not have been a household name, his role as a reliable arm in the bullpen showcased his resilience and dedication to the game. Stevens' career reflects the challenges faced by pitchers during the late 1990s, a period characterized by a focus on power hitters and a shifting landscape in baseball strategies. His contributions to the teams he played for remain a part of his legacy in the sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
15 16 183 6 0 0 21 251.0 298 168 49 132 170 6.02 0

Career ERA 6.02 vs. league average 4.56 across their career seasons — 32.1% 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
1994 MIN AL 5 2 24 0 0 0 0 45.0 55 34 23 24 6.80 4.51 (-51%) -1006.0
1995 MIN AL 5 4 56 0 0 0 10 65.7 74 37 32 47 5.07 4.45 (-14%) -2495.6
1996 MIN AL 3 3 49 0 0 0 11 58.0 58 30 25 29 4.66 4.61 (-1%) -2264.7
1997 MIN AL 1 3 6 6 0 0 0 23.0 41 23 17 16 9.00 4.39 (-105%) -2349.9
1997 CHC NL 0 2 10 0 0 0 0 9.3 13 10 9 13 9.64 4.39 (-120%) -
1998 CHC NL 1 2 31 0 0 0 0 38.0 42 20 17 31 4.74 4.43 (-7%) -
1999 CLE AL 0 0 5 0 0 0 0 9.0 10 10 8 6 10.00 4.71 (-112%) 0.0
2000 ATL NL 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 3.0 5 4 1 4 12.00 — 0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
183 6 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.167 0.167 0.167 0.333 0.0

Career AVG .167 vs. league average .269 across their career seasons — 38.0% below league average.

Career OBP .167 vs. league average .340 across their career seasons — 51.0% below league average.

Career SLG .167 vs. league average .426 across their career seasons — 60.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.333 vs. league average 0.766 across their career seasons — 56.5% 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
1994 MIN AL 24 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1995 MIN AL 56 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1996 MIN AL 49 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1997 MIN AL 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1997 CHC NL 10 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1998 CHC NL 31 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.250 — — — — 0.0
1999 CLE AL 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2000 ATL NL 2 1 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 183 6 22 22 1 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1994 MIN P 24 0 2 5 0 0
1995 MIN P 56 0 9 7 1 1
1996 MIN P 49 0 7 6 0 0
1997 MIN P 6 6 2 1 0 0
1997 CHN P 10 0 1 0 0 0
1998 CHN P 31 0 1 1 0 0
1999 CLE P 5 0 0 1 0 0
2000 ATL P 2 0 0 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 183

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1998 CHN NL $225,000
1997 CHN NL $210,000
1996 MIN AL $172,000
1995 MIN AL $125,000
1994 MIN AL $109,000
Total Career Earnings $841,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Fullerton College Fullerton CA 1990