Dave Freisleben

Dave Freisleben was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1951, whose career spanned from 1974 to 1979. He made his mark in Major League Baseball during a transitional period characterized by the evolution of pitching styles and strategies. Freisleben played in an era when the game was shifting towards a greater emphasis on power hitting and offensive production, yet he managed to carve out a niche for himself as a durable and dependable pitcher. Throughout his career, Freisleben recorded a win-loss record of 34-60 and maintained an earned run average (ERA) of 4.3. He showcased his ability to miss bats, accumulating 430 strikeouts over the course of his time in the majors. Additionally, he contributed to his teams by securing 4 saves, demonstrating his versatility as both a starter and a reliever. While his overall statistics may not reflect a dominant force, Freisleben's persistence and competitive spirit on the mound left a lasting impression during his tenure in the league.