Dave Von Ohlen, baseball player, 1983-1987

Dave Von Ohlen

Born: 10/25/1958 in Flushing, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1983-05-13 | Final Game: 1987-06-21

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: David Von Ohlen

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Biography

Dave Von Ohlen was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1983 to June 21, 1987. Born in 1958, he made his mark in the Major Leagues during a competitive era characterized by evolving pitching styles and offensive strategies. Throughout his career, Von Ohlen was recognized for his solid performances on the mound, finishing with a record of 7-7 and an earned run average (ERA) of 3.33. His ability to strike out batters was evident as he recorded 59 strikeouts, complemented by his contributions in late-game situations, earning 4 saves. Von Ohlen's career unfolded during a time when the game was transitioning towards a more power-driven offensive approach, yet his effectiveness as a pitcher was a testament to his skill and adaptability. He played a crucial role in various pitching rotations and earned the respect of his peers for his competitive spirit and technical prowess. Though his career was relatively brief, his impact on the teams he played for and his contributions to the game remain part of baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
7 7 127 0 0 0 4 167.7 185 62 7 61 59 3.33 0

Career ERA 3.33 vs. league average 3.97 across their career seasons — 16.1% better 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
1983 STL NL 3 2 46 0 0 0 2 68.3 71 25 25 21 3.29 3.87 (+15%) -
1984 STL NL 1 0 27 0 0 0 1 34.7 39 12 8 19 3.12 3.81 (+18%) -
1985 CLE AL 3 2 26 0 0 0 0 43.3 47 14 20 12 2.91 3.89 (+25%) -570.1
1986 OAK AL 0 3 24 0 0 0 1 15.3 18 6 7 4 3.52 3.97 (+11%) 136.0
1987 OAK AL 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 6.0 10 5 1 3 7.50 — 0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
127 8 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 0.250 0.333 0.250 0.583 0.0

Career AVG .250 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .333 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .250 vs. league average .395 across their career seasons — 36.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.583 vs. league average 0.721 across their career seasons — 19.1% 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
1983 STL NL 46 7 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 0.143 — — — — 0.0
1984 STL NL 27 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1.000 — — — — 0.0
1985 CLE AL 26 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1986 OAK AL 24 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1987 OAK AL 4 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 127 0 6 35 1 4

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1983 SLN P 46 0 2 11 1 1
1984 SLN P 27 0 2 10 0 2
1985 CLE P 26 0 2 9 0 1
1986 OAK P 24 0 0 5 0 0
1987 OAK P 4 0 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 127

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1986 LAN NL $68,500
Total Career Earnings $68,500