Dave Boswell, baseball player, 1964-1971

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

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

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

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 205