Dave Telgheder, baseball player, 1993-1998

Dave Telgheder

Born: 11/11/1966 in Middletown, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1993-06-12 | Final Game: 1998-06-02

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 212 lbs

Full name: David William Telgheder

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Biography

Dave Telgheder, born in 1966, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1993 until his retirement in 1998. He made his debut on June 12, 1993, and concluded his career on June 2, 1998. Over the course of his time in the league, Telgheder accumulated a record of 15 wins and 19 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 5.23. He recorded a total of 158 strikeouts, showcasing his ability to miss bats, although he did not register any saves during his career. Telgheder's playing style was characterized by a mix of determination and competitive spirit, which allowed him to carve out a niche as a reliable option for his teams. While he played primarily in an era marked by offensive explosions and heightened slugging percentages, his contributions on the mound reflected the challenges faced by pitchers during the late 1990s. He remained a part of the game through his dedication and resilience, leaving a lasting impression as a player who navigated the ups and downs of a challenging pitching landscape.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
15 19 81 46 1 1 0 311.7 372 181 47 103 158 5.23 0

Career ERA 5.23 vs. league average 4.43 across their career seasons — 18.1% 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
1993 NYN NL 6 2 24 7 0 0 0 75.7 82 40 21 35 4.76 4.19 (-14%) -1117.9
1994 NYN NL 0 1 6 0 0 0 0 10.0 11 8 8 4 7.20 4.51 (-60%) -706.3
1995 NYN NL 1 2 7 4 0 0 0 25.7 34 16 7 16 5.61 4.45 (-26%) -161.0
1996 OAK AL 4 7 16 14 1 1 0 79.3 92 41 26 43 4.65 4.61 (-1%) -935.3
1997 OAK AL 4 6 20 19 0 0 0 101.0 134 68 35 55 6.06 4.39 (-38%) -1702.0
1998 OAK AL 0 1 8 2 0 0 0 20.0 19 8 6 5 3.60 4.43 (+19%) -1007.9

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
81 23 1 3 1 0 0 1 0 1 12 0.130 0.167 0.174 0.341 0.0

Career AVG .130 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — 51.2% below league average.

Career OBP .167 vs. league average .337 across their career seasons — 50.5% below league average.

Career SLG .174 vs. league average .418 across their career seasons — 58.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.341 vs. league average 0.755 across their career seasons — 54.9% 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
1993 NYN NL 24 15 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 8 0.067 — — — — 0.0
1994 NYN NL 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1995 NYN NL 7 6 1 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 3 0.333 — — — — 0.0
1996 OAK AL 16 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1997 OAK AL 20 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1998 OAK AL 8 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 81 46 18 55 1 5

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1993 NYN P 24 7 4 9 0 0
1994 NYN P 6 0 0 0 1 0
1995 NYN P 7 4 2 6 0 0
1996 OAK P 16 14 3 14 0 1
1997 OAK P 20 19 9 24 0 4
1998 OAK P 8 2 0 2 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 81

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1998 OAK AL $200,000
1997 OAK AL $165,000
1996 OAK AL $147,500
1995 NYN NL $135,000
1994 NYN NL $135,000
1993 NYN NL $109,000
Total Career Earnings $891,500

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Massachusetts Amherst Amherst MA 1987, 1988, 1989