Dave Dowling
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1964-1966)
Dave Dowling was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1964 to 1966 for the St. Louis Cardinals and the Chicago Cubs, a span of 3 seasons. Across 2 career appearances, he went 1-0 with a 1.80 ERA and 3 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
- R / L
- Height / Weight
- 6'2" / 181 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1964-10-03
- Last Game
- 1966-09-22
Full name: David Barclay Dowling
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | SLN | NL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | — | 0.0 |
| 1966 | CHN | NL | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 9.0 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 2.00 | 3.52 (+43%) | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 10.0 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 1.80 | — | 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.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 | 0 |
Career AVG .000 vs. league average .250 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career OBP .000 vs. league average .311 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career SLG .000 vs. league average .377 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career OPS .000 vs. league average .688 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | SLN | NL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1966 | CHN | NL | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 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
Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 2 | 10.0 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 1.80 |
Last 2 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1966-09-22 | CHC | CIN | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1964-10-03 | STL | NYN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Last 2 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1966-09-22 | CHC | CIN | W | 9.0 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 1964-10-03 | STL | NYN | — | 1.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 2 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of California - Berkeley | Berkeley | CA | 1962, 1963 |
Dave Dowling: the record in brief
Dave Dowling played a first major league game on October 3, 1964 and a last one on September 22, 1966. By club, Dowling's seasons break down as the St. Louis Cardinals (1964) and the Chicago Cubs (1966). Dowling is listed as a pitcher at 181 pounds on a 6-foot-2 frame. The bio says Dowling batted right-handed and threw left-handed. Dowling was born on August 23, 1942, in Baton Rouge, LA, USA. Dowling's full given name, per the bio, is David Barclay Dowling.
Dowling pitched in 2 games, starting 1, and finished with a 1-0 record and 1.80 ERA. The totals include 3 strikeouts. Against a 3.55 league ERA for the same years, Dowling was 49.3% better. Among the heaviest workloads, the lowest ERA was 2.00 in 1966, when the league's was 3.52.
Before the majors, Dowling played college baseball at University of California - Berkeley (1962 and 1963).
The position breakdown shows 2 games, all at pitcher.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dave Dowling
- What years did Dave Dowling play?
- Dave Dowling played in Major League Baseball from 1964 to 1966.
- Was Dave Dowling a pitcher?
- Yes. Dave Dowling pitched in the major leagues, recording 1 wins and 3 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Dave Dowling hit?
- Dave Dowling hit 0 career home runs.
- What teams did Dave Dowling play for?
- Dave Dowling played for 2 teams: the St. Louis Cardinals (1964) and the Chicago Cubs (1966).
- What were Dave Dowling's career stats?
- In 2 games, Dave Dowling went 1-0 with a 1.80 ERA, 3 strikeouts, and 10.0 innings pitched.
- What position did Dave Dowling play?
- Dave Dowling played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Dave Dowling and how much did he weigh?
- Dave Dowling was listed at 6 feet 2 inches and 181 pounds.
- What was Dave Dowling's career ERA?
- Dave Dowling finished with a 1.80 career ERA, going 1-0 with 3 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Dave Dowling have?
- Dave Dowling recorded 3 career strikeouts.
- Is Dave Dowling in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Dave Dowling has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.