Dave Fleming
Born: 11/7/1969 in Jackson Heights, NY, USA
MLB Debut: 1991-08-06 | Final Game: 1995-09-30
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 200 lbs
Full name: David Anthony Fleming
Biography
Dave Fleming, born in 1969, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1991 to 1995. He made his Major League Baseball debut with the Seattle Mariners and later played for the Kansas City Royals. Over the course of his career, Fleming established himself as a reliable left-handed pitcher, finishing with a record of 38-32 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.67. His ability to strike out batters was notable, as he recorded a total of 303 strikeouts during his time in the league, demonstrating his effectiveness on the mound.
Fleming's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, marked by the influx of new talent and changes in the game dynamics following the introduction of free agency. While he did not achieve the fame of some of his contemporaries, his contributions to his teams were significant, providing depth and stability to the pitching rotations he joined. Fleming's legacy is remembered by those who followed his career, as he exemplified the journey of a dedicated athlete striving to make an impact in Major League Baseball.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 38 | 32 | 116 | 97 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 610.3 | 669 | 317 | 67 | 248 | 303 | 4.67 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | SEA | AL | 1 | 0 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17.7 | 19 | 13 | 3 | 11 | 6.62 | -410.3 |
| 1992 | SEA | AL | 17 | 10 | 33 | 33 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 228.3 | 225 | 86 | 60 | 112 | 3.39 | 2165.4 |
| 1993 | SEA | AL | 12 | 5 | 26 | 26 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 167.3 | 189 | 81 | 67 | 75 | 4.36 | -1624.6 |
| 1994 | SEA | AL | 7 | 11 | 23 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 117.0 | 152 | 84 | 65 | 65 | 6.46 | -3263.4 |
| 1995 | KCR | AL | 0 | 1 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 32.0 | 27 | 13 | 19 | 14 | 3.66 | - |
| 1995 | SEA | AL | 1 | 5 | 16 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 48.0 | 57 | 40 | 34 | 26 | 7.50 | -4552.2 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 116 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | SEA | AL | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1992 | SEA | AL | 33 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1993 | SEA | AL | 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1994 | SEA | AL | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1995 | KCR | AL | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1995 | SEA | AL | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 116 | 97 | 29 | 95 | 2 | 9 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | SEA | P | 9 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 2 |
| 1992 | SEA | P | 33 | 33 | 4 | 33 | 1 | 4 |
| 1993 | SEA | P | 26 | 26 | 9 | 28 | 0 | 1 |
| 1994 | SEA | P | 23 | 23 | 8 | 15 | 1 | 1 |
| 1995 | KCA | P | 9 | 5 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 1 |
| 1995 | SEA | P | 16 | 7 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 116 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | TSN All-Star | LHP |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | SEA | AL | $750,000 |
| 1994 | SEA | AL | $505,000 |
| 1993 | SEA | AL | $300,000 |
| 1992 | SEA | AL | $124,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $1,679,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Georgia | Athens | GA | 1988, 1989, 1990 |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Rookie of the Year | AL | 3rd | 23.0 | 140 | 0 |