Dave Downs
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1972)
Dave Downs was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball in 1972 for the Philadelphia Phillies. Across 4 career appearances, he went 1-1 with a 2.74 ERA and 5 strikeouts. His career Pitcher PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of pitching impact — is 122.9.
- 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 / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'5" / 220 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1972-09-02
- Last Game
- 1972-09-19
Full name: David Ralph Downs
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | PHI | NL | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 23.0 | 25 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 2.74 | 3.26 (+16%) | 122.9 |
| Career · 1 season | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 23.0 | 25 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 2.74 | — | 123 | ||
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | .250 | .250 | .250 | .500 | 0 |
Career AVG .250 vs. league average .244 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .250 vs. league average .311 across their career seasons — 19.5% below league average.
Career SLG .250 vs. league average .354 across their career seasons — 29.4% below league average.
Career OPS .500 vs. league average .664 across their career seasons — 24.8% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | PHI | NL | 4 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | .250 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 4 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | .250 | — | — | — | — | 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 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | .333 |
| Away | 2 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | .200 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 2 | 10.0 | 10 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 5.40 |
| Away | 2 | 13.0 | 15 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0.69 |
Last 4 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972-09-19 | PHI | STL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1972-09-13 | PHI | NYN | L | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1972-09-08 | PHI | CHC | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1972-09-02 | PHI | ATL | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Last 4 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972-09-19 | PHI | STL | — | 4.0 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1972-09-13 | PHI | NYN | L | 3.0 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1972-09-08 | PHI | CHC | — | 7.0 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| 1972-09-02 | PHI | ATL | W | 9.0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 4 |
Dave Downs: the record in brief
According to the bio, Dave Downs debuted on September 2, 1972 and played a final game on September 19, 1972. All of the seasons listed were played for the Philadelphia Phillies. Downs played primarily as a pitcher and batted and threw right-handed. Born on June 21, 1952, in Logan, UT, USA, Downs was listed at 6'5" and 220 pounds. Dave Downs was the playing name; the full given name is David Ralph.
The pitching table credits Downs with a 1-1 record and a 2.74 ERA in 4 games. The same table counts 5 strikeouts. That 2.74 ERA compares with a 3.26 league average across the same seasons, 16.1% better. All of that pitching came in 1972, with 4 games and 5 strikeouts. By Pitcher PIV, Baseball Data Hub's measure of run prevention relative to each season's league, Downs's career adds up to 122.9.
The position breakdown shows 4 games, all at pitcher.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dave Downs
- Was Dave Downs a pitcher?
- Yes. Dave Downs pitched in the major leagues, recording 1 wins and 5 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Dave Downs hit?
- Dave Downs hit 0 career home runs with 2 hits.
- What teams did Dave Downs play for?
- Dave Downs played for one team, the Philadelphia Phillies (1972).
- What were Dave Downs's career stats?
- In 4 games, Dave Downs went 1-1 with a 2.74 ERA, 5 strikeouts, and 23.0 innings pitched.
- What position did Dave Downs play?
- Dave Downs played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Dave Downs and how much did he weigh?
- Dave Downs was listed at 6 feet 5 inches and 220 pounds.
- What was Dave Downs's career ERA?
- Dave Downs finished with a 2.74 career ERA, going 1-1 with 5 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Dave Downs have?
- Dave Downs recorded 5 career strikeouts.
- Is Dave Downs in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Dave Downs has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.