Dave Bush
Born: 11/9/1979 in Pittsburgh, PA, USA
MLB Debut: 2004-07-02 | Final Game: 2013-04-07
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 205 lbs
Full name: David Thomas Bush
Biography
Dave Bush was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2004 to 2013. Born in 1979, Bush made his debut with the Toronto Blue Jays and later played for the Milwaukee Brewers and the Texas Rangers. Over the course of his career, he compiled a win-loss record of 56-69 and maintained an earned run average (ERA) of 4.73. Known for his durability and a solid repertoire of pitches, Bush tallied 768 strikeouts, showcasing his ability to miss bats and compete at a high level.
Bush's career unfolded during a transitional period in baseball, marked by the rise of advanced analytics and an emphasis on strikeouts. Despite not being a dominant ace, he provided valuable innings for his teams and was known for his competitive spirit on the mound. While he did not record any saves, his contributions as a reliable starter made him a respected figure among his teammates and within the league. After retiring in 2013, Bush left behind a legacy as a durable pitcher who navigated the challenges of the game during a pivotal era in baseball history.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 56 | 69 | 211 | 187 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 1144.3 | 1199 | 601 | 170 | 296 | 768 | 4.73 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | TOR | AL | 5 | 4 | 16 | 16 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 97.7 | 95 | 40 | 25 | 64 | 3.69 | 771.1 |
| 2005 | TOR | AL | 5 | 11 | 25 | 24 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 136.3 | 142 | 68 | 29 | 75 | 4.49 | -1612.3 |
| 2006 | MIL | NL | 12 | 11 | 34 | 32 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 210.0 | 201 | 103 | 38 | 166 | 4.41 | 3020.6 |
| 2007 | MIL | NL | 12 | 10 | 33 | 31 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 186.3 | 217 | 106 | 44 | 134 | 5.12 | -471.4 |
| 2008 | MIL | NL | 9 | 10 | 31 | 29 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 185.0 | 163 | 86 | 48 | 109 | 4.18 | -2920.1 |
| 2009 | MIL | NL | 5 | 9 | 22 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 114.3 | 131 | 81 | 37 | 89 | 6.38 | -2174.5 |
| 2010 | MIL | NL | 8 | 13 | 32 | 31 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 174.3 | 198 | 88 | 65 | 107 | 4.54 | -4727.1 |
| 2011 | TEX | AL | 0 | 1 | 17 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 37.3 | 47 | 24 | 9 | 23 | 5.79 | -850.6 |
| 2013 | TOR | AL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.0 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 15.00 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 221 | 263 | 18 | 34 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 9 | 96 | 0.129 | 0.164 | 0.156 | 0.320 | -2282.3 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | TOR | AL | 16 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2005 | TOR | AL | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2006 | MIL | NL | 34 | 62 | 6 | 11 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 25 | 0.177 | -509.1 |
| 2007 | MIL | NL | 34 | 55 | 2 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0.127 | -579.9 |
| 2008 | MIL | NL | 32 | 57 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21 | 0.088 | -716.2 |
| 2009 | MIL | NL | 22 | 34 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 16 | 0.118 | 0.0 |
| 2010 | MIL | NL | 40 | 53 | 6 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 23 | 0.132 | -477.1 |
| 2011 | TEX | AL | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2013 | TOR | AL | 1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | NLDS2 | MIL | 1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5.3 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1.69 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | NLDS2 | MIL | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5.3 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1.69 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 211 | 187 | 94 | 118 | 4 | 10 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | TOR | P | 16 | 16 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 | TOR | P | 25 | 24 | 18 | 20 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 | MIL | P | 34 | 32 | 16 | 29 | 1 | 2 |
| 2007 | MIL | P | 33 | 31 | 23 | 18 | 1 | 4 |
| 2008 | MIL | P | 31 | 29 | 12 | 18 | 1 | 1 |
| 2009 | MIL | P | 22 | 21 | 5 | 8 | 0 | 2 |
| 2010 | MIL | P | 32 | 31 | 7 | 14 | 1 | 1 |
| 2011 | TEX | P | 17 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | TOR | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 211 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | TEX | AL | $1,000,000 |
| 2010 | MIL | NL | $4,215,000 |
| 2009 | MIL | NL | $4,000,000 |
| 2008 | MIL | NL | $2,550,000 |
| 2007 | MIL | NL | $450,000 |
| 2006 | MIL | NL | $352,000 |
| 2005 | TOR | AL | $327,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $12,894,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wake Forest University | Winston-Salem | NC | 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002 |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Rookie of the Year | AL | 8th | 1.0 | 140 | 0 |