Dan Warthen

Born: 12/1/1952 in Omaha, NE, USA

MLB Debut: 1975-05-18 | Final Game: 1978-09-29

Bats: B | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: Daniel Dean Warthen

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Biography

Dan Warthen, born in 1952, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1975 to 1978. Over the course of his career, he recorded a win-loss record of 12-21 and achieved an earned run average (ERA) of 4.31. Warthen was known for his ability to strike out batters, finishing his career with a total of 224 strikeouts. He also contributed to his teams with 3 saves, showcasing his versatility on the mound. Warthen's playing career unfolded during a transitional period in baseball, characterized by the emergence of more specialized roles for pitchers and the increasing emphasis on strikeout capabilities. While he may not have reached the heights of some of his contemporaries, his contributions to the game were marked by resilience and determination. After retiring from playing, Warthen remained involved in baseball, further influencing the sport through coaching and development roles. His journey through the majors reflects the experiences of many players from that era, navigating the challenges and dynamics of professional baseball in the late 20th century.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
12	21	83	41	5	1	3	307.0	253	147	26	198	224	4.31	0

Career ERA 4.31 vs. league average 3.73 across their career seasons — 15.5% 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
1975	WSN	NL	8	6	40	18	2	0	3	167.7	130	58	87	128	3.11	3.71 (+16%)	-
1976	WSN	NL	2	10	23	16	2	1	0	90.0	76	53	66	67	5.30	3.51 (-51%)	-
1977	WSN	NL	2	3	12	6	1	0	0	35.0	33	31	38	26	7.97	4.00 (-99%)	-
1977	PHI	NL	0	1	3	0	0	0	0	3.7	4	0	5	1	0.00	—	0.0
1978	HOU	NL	0	1	5	1	0	0	0	10.7	10	5	2	2	4.22	3.69 (-14%)	-732.7

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
83	89	3	7	0	0	0	1	0	2	41	0.079	0.099	0.079	0.178	-543.4

Career AVG .079 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 69.6% below league average.

Career OBP .099 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 69.6% below league average.

Career SLG .079 vs. league average .379 across their career seasons — 79.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.178 vs. league average 0.704 across their career seasons — 74.8% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	RBI	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1975	WSN	NL	40	51	2	6	1	1	24	0.118	.257 (-54%)	.327 (-59%)	.374 (-69%)	.701 (-64%)	-543.4
1976	WSN	NL	23	27	0	0	0	0	13	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1977	WSN	NL	12	9	1	1	0	1	2	0.111	—	—	—	—	0.0
1977	PHI	NL	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1978	HOU	NL	5	2	0	0	0	0	2	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0