Dave Baldwin
Born: 3/30/1938 in Tucson, AZ, USA
MLB Debut: 1966-09-06 | Final Game: 1973-08-07
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 200 lbs
Full name: David George Baldwin
Biography
Dave Baldwin was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1966 to 1973. Born in 1938, Baldwin's career spanned a transformative era in baseball that witnessed the rise of power hitting and the emergence of dominant pitching. Known for his strong arm and competitive spirit, he made a significant impact on the mound during his time in the league.
Throughout his career, Baldwin recorded a win-loss record of 6-11, with an earned run average (ERA) of 3.08, showcasing his ability to limit runs and keep hitters at bay. He tallied 164 strikeouts and completed his tenure with 22 saves, highlighting his role as a reliable reliever and late-inning option for his teams. Despite his relatively modest win total, Baldwin's solid performance reflected the evolving strategies of the game during a period that saw both pitchers and hitters adapt to new challenges in the sport. His contributions to the teams he played for and the era in which he competed remain a noteworthy part of baseball history.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 11 | 176 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22 | 224.7 | 190 | 77 | 17 | 89 | 164 | 3.08 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | WS2 | AL | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.0 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 3.86 | 0.0 |
| 1967 | WS2 | AL | 2 | 4 | 58 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 68.7 | 53 | 13 | 20 | 52 | 1.70 | 1482.9 |
| 1968 | WS2 | AL | 0 | 2 | 40 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 42.0 | 40 | 19 | 12 | 30 | 4.07 | -1057.3 |
| 1969 | WS2 | AL | 2 | 4 | 43 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 66.7 | 57 | 30 | 34 | 51 | 4.05 | 167.7 |
| 1970 | ATL | AL | 2 | 1 | 28 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 35.3 | 25 | 10 | 18 | 26 | 2.55 | - |
| 1973 | CHW | AL | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.0 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 3.60 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 176 | 15 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 0.067 | 0.125 | 0.067 | 0.192 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | WS2 | AL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1967 | WS2 | AL | 58 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1968 | WS2 | AL | 40 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1969 | WS2 | AL | 43 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1970 | ATL | AL | 28 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.500 | 0.0 |
| 1973 | CHW | AL | 3 | 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 | 176 | 0 | 15 | 49 | 0 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | WS2 | P | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1967 | WS2 | P | 58 | 0 | 2 | 18 | 0 | 0 |
| 1968 | WS2 | P | 40 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| 1969 | WS2 | P | 43 | 0 | 4 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| 1970 | ML4 | P | 28 | 0 | 6 | 14 | 0 | 1 |
| 1973 | CHA | P | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 176 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Arizona | Tucson | AZ | 1957, 1958, 1959 |