Dave Boswell
Born: 1/20/1945 in Baltimore, MD, USA
Died: 6/11/2012 in Joppa, MD, USA
MLB Debut: 1964-09-18 | Final Game: 1971-09-17
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 185 lbs
Full name: David Wilson Boswell
Biography
Dave Boswell was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1964 to 1971. Born in 1945, he made a name for himself in Major League Baseball during a period characterized by shifting dynamics in the game. Known for his durability and competitive spirit, Boswell finished his career with a record of 68-56 and an earned run average (ERA) of 3.52. He was particularly recognized for his ability to generate strikeouts, amassing a total of 882 over the course of his playing years. Despite not recording any saves, his contributions on the mound were instrumental in many games for his teams.
Boswell played in an era that was witnessing the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-minded approach in baseball. His performance reflected the strategic shifts of the time, as pitchers adapted to facing increasingly powerful hitters. Throughout his career, he showcased a blend of finesse and power, making him a reliable asset in the starting rotation. His time in the league left an indelible mark, and he remains a notable figure among pitchers of his generation.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 68 | 56 | 205 | 151 | 37 | 6 | 0 | 1065.3 | 858 | 417 | 110 | 481 | 882 | 3.52 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | MIN | AL | 2 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23.3 | 21 | 11 | 12 | 25 | 4.24 | -382.7 |
| 1965 | MIN | AL | 6 | 5 | 27 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 106.0 | 77 | 40 | 46 | 85 | 3.40 | -3549.5 |
| 1966 | MIN | AL | 12 | 5 | 28 | 21 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 169.3 | 120 | 59 | 65 | 173 | 3.14 | 1360.1 |
| 1967 | MIN | AL | 14 | 12 | 37 | 32 | 11 | 3 | 0 | 222.7 | 162 | 81 | 107 | 204 | 3.27 | 1417.3 |
| 1968 | MIN | AL | 10 | 13 | 34 | 28 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 190.0 | 148 | 70 | 87 | 143 | 3.32 | -3366.2 |
| 1969 | MIN | AL | 20 | 12 | 39 | 38 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 256.3 | 215 | 92 | 99 | 190 | 3.23 | 2843.9 |
| 1970 | MIN | AL | 3 | 7 | 18 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 68.7 | 80 | 49 | 44 | 45 | 6.42 | -3000.3 |
| 1971 | BAL | AL | 1 | 2 | 15 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24.7 | 32 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 4.38 | -1103.1 |
| 1971 | DET | AL | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.3 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 6.23 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 231 | 367 | 41 | 74 | 10 | 4 | 4 | 22 | 0 | 6 | 119 | 0.202 | 0.222 | 0.283 | 0.506 | -1307.5 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | MIN | AL | 4 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.222 | 0.0 |
| 1965 | MIN | AL | 36 | 38 | 7 | 12 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0.316 | 0.0 |
| 1966 | MIN | AL | 32 | 63 | 4 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 0.143 | -544.1 |
| 1967 | MIN | AL | 44 | 73 | 12 | 16 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 26 | 0.219 | -187.0 |
| 1968 | MIN | AL | 37 | 60 | 9 | 14 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 24 | 0.233 | -62.4 |
| 1969 | MIN | AL | 40 | 94 | 7 | 16 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 0 | 2 | 29 | 0.170 | -514.0 |
| 1970 | MIN | AL | 20 | 25 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0.160 | 0.0 |
| 1971 | BAL | AL | 15 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.200 | 0.0 |
| 1971 | DET | AL | 3 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | ALCS | MIN | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.000 |
| 1965 | WS | MIN | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Career Pitching
| W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 13.3 | 10 | 2 | 9 | 7 | 1.35 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | ALCS | MIN | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 10.7 | 7 | 1 | 7 | 4 | 0.84 |
| 1965 | WS | MIN | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2.7 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3.38 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 205 | 151 | 62 | 129 | 8 | 7 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | MIN | P | 4 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 1965 | MIN | P | 27 | 12 | 5 | 14 | 1 | 1 |
| 1966 | MIN | P | 28 | 21 | 10 | 29 | 2 | 0 |
| 1967 | MIN | P | 37 | 32 | 11 | 24 | 0 | 2 |
| 1968 | MIN | P | 34 | 28 | 17 | 15 | 3 | 1 |
| 1969 | MIN | P | 39 | 38 | 9 | 31 | 2 | 2 |
| 1970 | MIN | P | 18 | 15 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 |
| 1971 | BAL | P | 15 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 1971 | DET | P | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 205 |