Dean Crow
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1998)
Dean Crow was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball in 1998 for the Detroit Tigers. Across 32 career appearances, he went 2-2 with a 3.94 ERA and 18 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 / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'4" / 215 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1998-05-29
- Last Game
- 1998-09-21
Full name: Paul Dean Crow
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | DET | AL | 2 | 2 | 32 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 45.2 | 55 | 20 | 16 | 18 | 3.94 | 4.43 (+11%) | -924.4 |
| Career · 1 season | 2 | 2 | 32 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 45.2 | 55 | 20 | 16 | 18 | 3.94 | — | -924 | ||
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | DET | AL | 32 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 32 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | 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 (64 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Away | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 21 | 31.1 | 37 | 13 | 8 | 14 | 3.73 |
| Away | 11 | 14.1 | 18 | 7 | 8 | 4 | 4.40 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-09-21 | DET | KCR | W | 0.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998-09-19 | DET | MIN | — | 0.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998-09-17 | DET | TOR | — | 0.2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998-09-14 | DET | CHW | — | 1.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1998-09-08 | DET | CHW | — | 1.1 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1998-09-04 | DET | CLE | — | 1.1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1998-08-21 | DET | OAK | — | 0.1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998-08-20 | DET | LAA | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998-08-15 | DET | OAK | L | 2.0 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1998-08-10 | DET | LAA | — | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 32 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baylor University | Waco | TX | 1993 |
Dean Crow: the record in brief
May 29, 1998 and September 21, 1998 bracket Dean Crow's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. Crow's only club in the season tables is the Detroit Tigers. Crow played primarily as a pitcher and batted left-handed and threw right-handed. Born on August 21, 1972, in Garland, TX, USA, Crow was listed at 6'4" and 215 pounds. The given name on file is Paul Dean Crow.
The pitching table credits Crow with a 2-2 record and a 3.94 ERA in 32 games. Crow had 18 strikeouts. The leagues Crow pitched in allowed 4.43 earned runs per nine over those seasons, so the career ERA was 11.1% better than average. All of that pitching came in 1998, with 32 games and 18 strikeouts.
The college table lists Baylor University in 1993. The game-log section draws on 64 games of Retrosheet box scores for Crow.
Every defensive appearance on record for Crow, 32 games, came at pitcher. Fielding on the mound produced 2 putouts and 7 assists against 0 errors.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dean Crow
- Was Dean Crow a pitcher?
- Yes. Dean Crow pitched in the major leagues, recording 2 wins and 18 strikeouts.
- What was Dean Crow's career ERA?
- Dean Crow finished with a 3.94 career ERA, going 2-2 with 18 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Dean Crow have?
- Dean Crow recorded 18 career strikeouts.
- Is Dean Crow in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Dean Crow has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
- What teams did Dean Crow play for?
- Dean Crow played for the Detroit Tigers.