Dave Thies

Born: 3/21/1937 in Minneapolis, MN, USA

MLB Debut: 1963-04-20 | Final Game: 1963-06-07

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 205 lbs

Full name: David Robert Thies

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Biography

Dave Thies was a professional baseball player born in 1937, who made a brief but noteworthy appearance in Major League Baseball in 1963. Thies played as a position player during a time when the league was transitioning into a more competitive era, with teams beginning to emphasize power and speed more than ever. He played for a short span, participating in just 9 games, yet he managed to leave a mark with a batting average of .333, showcasing his ability to make contact at the plate. Throughout his nine-game career, Thies recorded 2 hits, including 1 run batted in (RBI). While he did not hit any home runs or steal bases, his efficient batting average highlighted his potential as a reliable hitter during his time. Thies's career, albeit brief, reflects the challenges and opportunities faced by players in the early 1960s as they navigated the evolving landscape of professional baseball. His time in the majors may have been limited, but he remains 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
0	1	9	2	0	0	0	25.3	26	13	2	12	9	4.62	0

Career ERA 4.62 vs. league average 3.46 across their career seasons — 33.5% 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
1963	KC1	AL	0	1	9	2	0	0	0	25.3	26	13	12	9	4.62	3.46 (-34%)	-632.7

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
9	6	1	2	1	0	0	1	0	0	2	0.333	0.333	0.500	0.833	0.0

Career AVG .333 vs. league average .246 across their career seasons — +35.4% above league average.

Career OBP .333 vs. league average .309 across their career seasons — +7.9% above league average.

Career SLG .500 vs. league average .372 across their career seasons — +34.5% above league average.

Career OPS 0.833 vs. league average 0.681 across their career seasons — +22.4% 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
1963	KC1	AL	9	6	1	2	1	0	0	1	0	0	2	0.333	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	9	2	0	6	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1963	KC1	P	9	2	0	6	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	9

College History

School Name	City	State	Years Attended
St. Mary's University of Minnesota	Winona	MN	1956, 1957, 1958, 1959