David West, baseball player, 1988-1998

David West

Born: 9/1/1964 in Memphis, TN, USA

Died: 5/14/2022 in Palm City, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1988-09-24 | Final Game: 1998-09-04

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'6" | Weight: 205 lbs

Full name: David Lee West

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Biography

David West was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1988 to 1998. Born in 1964, West made his mark in the Major Leagues during a time when the game was evolving with the increasing emphasis on offensive power and the emergence of more specialized pitching roles. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 31 wins and 38 losses, with a career earned run average (ERA) of 4.66. West was known for his durability on the mound, amassing 437 strikeouts and contributing to his teams both as a starter and in relief, as evidenced by his three career saves. Throughout his tenure in Major League Baseball, West showcased a competitive spirit that resonated well within the game. While he may not have achieved superlative accolades, his contributions were significant during a transitional period in baseball, bridging the gap between the more traditional styles of the past and the modern game. His journey through various teams highlighted the resilience and adaptability required to succeed in the ever-changing landscape of professional baseball. David West's legacy is remembered among fans and players alike as a testament to the dedication and hard work that defines the sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
31 38 204 78 2 0 3 569.3 525 295 65 311 437 4.66 0

Career ERA 4.66 vs. league average 4.11 across their career seasons — 13.4% 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
1988 NYN NL 1 0 2 1 0 0 0 6.0 6 2 3 3 3.00 — 0.0
1989 NYN NL 0 2 11 2 0 0 0 24.3 25 20 14 19 7.40 3.71 (-99%) -903.1
1989 MIN AL 3 2 10 5 0 0 0 39.3 48 28 19 31 6.41 3.71 (-73%) -724.1
1990 MIN AL 7 9 29 27 2 0 0 146.3 142 83 78 92 5.10 3.86 (-32%) -4659.0
1991 MIN AL 4 4 15 12 0 0 0 71.3 66 36 28 52 4.54 3.91 (-16%) -1945.8
1992 MIN AL 1 3 9 3 0 0 0 28.3 32 22 20 19 6.99 3.75 (-87%) -923.7
1993 PHI NL 6 4 76 0 0 0 3 86.3 60 28 51 87 2.92 4.19 (+30%) 809.0
1994 PHI NL 4 10 31 14 0 0 0 99.0 74 39 61 83 3.55 4.51 (+21%) 655.1
1995 PHI NL 3 2 8 8 0 0 0 38.0 34 16 19 25 3.79 4.45 (+15%) -599.2
1996 PHI NL 2 2 7 6 0 0 0 28.3 31 15 11 22 4.76 4.61 (-3%) 1302.1
1998 BOS AL 0 0 6 0 0 0 0 2.0 7 6 7 4 27.00 — 0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
204 55 3 10 2 0 1 5 0 3 22 0.182 0.224 0.273 0.497 0.0

Career AVG .182 vs. league average .262 across their career seasons — 30.5% below league average.

Career OBP .224 vs. league average .329 across their career seasons — 31.9% below league average.

Career SLG .273 vs. league average .399 across their career seasons — 31.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.497 vs. league average 0.728 across their career seasons — 31.8% 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
1988 NYN NL 2 2 1 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1.000 — — — — 0.0
1989 NYN NL 11 5 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.200 — — — — 0.0
1989 MIN AL 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1990 MIN AL 29 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1991 MIN AL 15 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1992 MIN AL 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1993 PHI NL 76 5 0 2 1 0 0 2 0 0 2 0.400 — — — — 0.0
1994 PHI NL 31 28 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 12 0.071 — — — — 0.0
1995 PHI NL 8 8 1 1 0 0 1 3 0 1 4 0.125 — — — — 0.0
1996 PHI NL 7 7 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 0.286 — — — — 0.0
1998 BOS AL 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1993 NLCS PHI 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
1993 WS PHI 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
1991 ALCS MIN 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
1991 WS MIN 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Playoff Career Pitching

W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
1 0 10 0 0 9.3 13 11 11 9 10.61

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year Round Team W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
1993 NLCS PHI 0 0 3 0 0 2.7 5 4 2 5 13.50
1993 WS PHI 0 0 3 0 0 1.0 5 3 1 0 27.00
1991 ALCS MIN 1 0 2 0 0 5.7 1 0 4 4 0.00
1991 WS MIN 0 0 2 0 0 0.0 2 4 4 0 0.00

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 204 78 13 50 9 5

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1988 NYN P 2 1 1 0 0 0
1989 NYN P 11 2 0 1 0 0
1989 MIN P 10 5 2 1 1 0
1990 MIN P 29 27 3 16 2 2
1991 MIN P 15 12 1 11 1 1
1992 MIN P 9 3 0 5 2 0
1993 PHI P 76 0 2 4 2 1
1994 PHI P 31 14 3 6 0 1
1995 PHI P 8 8 1 3 1 0
1996 PHI P 7 6 0 3 0 0
1998 BOS P 6 0 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 204

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1996 PHI NL $500,000
1995 PHI NL $950,000
1994 PHI NL $600,000
1993 PHI NL $315,000
1991 MIN AL $160,000
1990 MIN AL $100,000
1989 NYN NL $68,000
Total Career Earnings $2,693,000