Dave Black
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1914-1923)
Dave Black was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1914 to 1923 for the Chicago Whales, the Baltimore Terrapins, and the Boston Red Sox, a span of 10 seasons. Across 43 career appearances, he went 8-10 with a 3.18 ERA and 72 strikeouts.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- L / L
- Height / Weight
- 6'2" / 175 lb
- Died
- 6/17/1959 in Chicago, IL, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1914-05-02
- Last Game
- 1923-05-10
Full name: David Black
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1914 | CHF | FL | 1 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 25.0 | 28 | 17 | 4 | 19 | 6.12 | 2.93 (-109%) | 620.0 |
| 1915 | CHF | FL | 6 | 7 | 25 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 121.1 | 104 | 33 | 33 | 43 | 2.45 | 2.90 (+15%) | -296.3 |
| 1915 | BLF | FL | 1 | 3 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 34.0 | 32 | 14 | 15 | 10 | 3.71 | 2.90 (-28%) | -1017.6 |
| 1923 | BOS | AL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 8 | 10 | 43 | 15 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 181.1 | 166 | 64 | 52 | 72 | 3.18 | — | -694 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44 | 56 | 5 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 11 | .161 | .217 | .161 | .377 | 0 |
Career AVG .161 vs. league average .262 across their career seasons — 38.7% below league average.
Career OBP .217 vs. league average .328 across their career seasons — 33.9% below league average.
Career SLG .161 vs. league average .353 across their career seasons — 54.4% below league average.
Career OPS .377 vs. league average .680 across their career seasons — 44.5% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1914 | CHF | FL | 9 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .286 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1915 | CHF | FL | 25 | 37 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 9 | .108 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1915 | BLF | FL | 8 | 12 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | .250 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1923 | BOS | AL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 44 | 56 | 5 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 11 | .161 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (86 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 14 | 22 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 1 | .182 |
| Away | 29 | 35 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 1 | .171 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 14 | 71.0 | 54 | 15 | 16 | 40 | 1.90 |
| Away | 29 | 110.1 | 112 | 46 | 38 | 38 | 3.75 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1923-05-10 | BOS | CHW | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1923-05-04 | BOS | MIN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1915-10-03 | BLF | NEW | W | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1915-09-30 | BLF | NEW | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1915-09-27 | BLF | KCF | L | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1915-09-24 | BLF | KCF | L | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1915-09-23 | BLF | SLF | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1915-09-22 | BLF | SLF | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1915-09-18 | BLF | PTF | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1915-09-16 | BLF | PTF | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1923-05-10 | BOS | CHW | — | 0.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1923-05-04 | BOS | MIN | — | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1915-10-03 | BLF | NEW | W | 7.1 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| 1915-09-30 | BLF | NEW | L | 7.0 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 1915-09-27 | BLF | KCF | L | 8.0 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 2 | 0 |
| 1915-09-24 | BLF | KCF | — | 5.1 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| 1915-09-23 | BLF | SLF | — | 1.2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1915-09-22 | BLF | SLF | — | 2.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1915-09-18 | BLF | PTF | — | 2.2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1915-09-16 | BLF | PTF | L | 0.0 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 43 |
Dave Black: the record in brief
According to the bio, Dave Black debuted on May 2, 1914 and played a final game on May 10, 1923. Club by club, the record runs the Chicago Chi-Feds (1914), the Chicago Whales (1915), the Baltimore Terrapins (1915), and the Boston Red Sox (1923). Black played primarily as a pitcher and threw and hit left-handed. Born on November 8, 1893, in Chicago, IL, USA, Black was listed at 6-foot-2 and 175 pounds. Black died on June 17, 1959, in Chicago, IL, USA. The given name on file is David Black.
Black's career pitching line is 8 wins, 10 losses and a 3.18 ERA over 43 appearances. Black had 72 strikeouts. Black's 3.18 ERA was close to the 3.24 league figure for those seasons. 1915 brought Black a season-high 6 wins. Among the heaviest workloads, the lowest ERA was 2.45 in 1915, when the league's was 2.90.
Black appears at one position only: pitcher, in 43 games. On the mound, Black's fielding totals are 5 putouts, 64 assists and 0 errors.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dave Black
- What years did Dave Black play?
- Dave Black played in Major League Baseball from 1914 to 1923.
- Was Dave Black a pitcher?
- Yes. Dave Black pitched in the major leagues, recording 8 wins and 72 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Dave Black hit?
- Dave Black hit 0 career home runs with 9 hits.
- What teams did Dave Black play for?
- Dave Black played for 3 teams: the Chicago Whales (1914–1915), the Baltimore Terrapins (1915), and the Boston Red Sox (1923).
- What were Dave Black's career stats?
- In 43 games, Dave Black went 8-10 with a 3.18 ERA, 72 strikeouts, and 181.1 innings pitched.
- What position did Dave Black play?
- Dave Black played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Dave Black and how much did he weigh?
- Dave Black was listed at 6 feet 2 inches and 175 pounds.
- What was Dave Black's career ERA?
- Dave Black finished with a 3.18 career ERA, going 8-10 with 72 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Dave Black have?
- Dave Black recorded 72 career strikeouts.
- Is Dave Black in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Dave Black has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.