Don Dennis
Born: 3/3/1942 in Uniontown, KS, USA
Died: 3/22/2007 in Fort Scott, KS, USA
MLB Debut: 1965-06-18 | Final Game: 1966-09-17
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 190 lbs
Full name: Donald Ray Dennis
Biography
Don Dennis, born in 1942, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1965 until 1966. Over the course of his brief career, Dennis established himself as a reliable arm on the mound, finishing with a win-loss record of 6-5 and an earned run average (ERA) of 3.69. He demonstrated his effectiveness by striking out 54 batters and recording 8 saves, contributing to the competitive landscape of the mid-1960s baseball era, which was marked by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-minded game.
Dennis's pitching style was characterized by his ability to navigate through challenging innings, often coming in as a relief pitcher to secure crucial outs. His performance during his time in the league reflected the evolving strategies of baseball, where the role of the relief pitcher began to gain prominence. While his career was relatively short, Dennis's contributions on the mound during this pivotal time in baseball history left a mark, showcasing the depth of talent present in the league during the 1960s.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 5 | 79 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 114.7 | 120 | 47 | 11 | 33 | 54 | 3.69 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | STL | NL | 2 | 3 | 41 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 55.0 | 47 | 14 | 16 | 29 | 2.29 | - |
| 1966 | STL | NL | 4 | 2 | 38 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 59.7 | 73 | 33 | 17 | 25 | 4.98 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 79 | 17 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.176 | 0.176 | 0.176 | 0.353 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | STL | NL | 41 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.400 | 0.0 |
| 1966 | STL | NL | 38 | 12 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.083 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 79 | 1 | 11 | 40 | 1 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | SLN | P | 41 | 0 | 6 | 16 | 0 | 1 |
| 1966 | SLN | P | 38 | 1 | 5 | 24 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 79 |