Dave Frost
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1977-1982)
Dave Frost was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1977 to 1982 for the Chicago White Sox, the California Angels, and the Kansas City Royals, a span of 6 seasons. Across 99 career appearances, he went 33-37 with a 4.10 ERA and 222 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 / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'6" / 235 lb
- Died
- 4/17/2023 in Long Beach, CA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1977-09-11
- Last Game
- 1982-10-03
Full name: Carl David Frost
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | CHA | AL | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23.2 | 30 | 8 | 3 | 15 | 3.04 | 4.00 (+24%) | 1201.6 |
| 1978 | CAL | AL | 5 | 4 | 11 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 80.1 | 71 | 23 | 24 | 30 | 2.58 | 3.69 (+30%) | -186.6 |
| 1979 | CAL | AL | 16 | 10 | 36 | 33 | 12 | 2 | 1 | 239.1 | 226 | 95 | 77 | 107 | 3.57 | 4.00 (+11%) | 1335.7 |
| 1980 | CAL | AL | 4 | 8 | 15 | 15 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 78.1 | 97 | 46 | 21 | 28 | 5.29 | 3.84 (-38%) | -791.5 |
| 1981 | CAL | AL | 1 | 8 | 12 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 47.1 | 44 | 29 | 19 | 16 | 5.51 | 3.58 (-54%) | -511.5 |
| 1982 | KCA | AL | 6 | 6 | 21 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 81.2 | 103 | 50 | 30 | 26 | 5.51 | 3.86 (-43%) | -1109.5 |
| Career · 6 seasons | 33 | 37 | 99 | 84 | 16 | 3 | 1 | 550.2 | 571 | 251 | 174 | 222 | 4.10 | — | -62 | ||
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | CHA | AL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1978 | CAL | AL | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1979 | CAL | AL | 36 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1980 | CAL | AL | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1981 | CAL | AL | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1982 | KCA | AL | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 6 seasons | 99 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | 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
View full game log (198 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 48 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Away | 51 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 48 | 277.0 | 281 | 110 | 80 | 106 | 3.57 |
| Away | 51 | 273.2 | 290 | 141 | 94 | 116 | 4.64 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982-10-03 | KCR | OAK | — | 1.0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1982-08-22 | KCR | CHW | — | 3.2 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 1982-08-18 | KCR | NYY | L | 2.2 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1982-08-13 | KCR | DET | L | 3.1 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 3 |
| 1982-08-06 | KCR | BAL | W | 6.0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| 1982-08-01 | KCR | BAL | — | 0.2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1982-07-27 | KCR | CLE | W | 5.0 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 1982-06-10 | KCR | MIN | — | 4.0 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 1982-06-02 | KCR | CHW | — | 3.0 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 1982-05-28 | KCR | TEX | L | 6.0 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 99 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Long Beach City College | Long Beach | CA | 1971 |
| Stanford University | Palo Alto | CA | 1972, 1974 |
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Dave Frost (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Dave Frost: the record in brief
Dave Frost's major league career runs from a debut on September 11, 1977 to a final game on October 3, 1982. By club, Frost's seasons break down as the Chicago White Sox (1977), the California Angels (1978 through 1981), and the Kansas City Royals (1982). Frost, born on November 17, 1952, in Long Beach, CA, USA, is listed as a pitcher and both batted and threw right-handed. The bio gives 235 pounds on a 6-foot-6 frame. Frost's death is recorded on April 17, 2023, in Long Beach, CA, USA. The given name on file is Carl David Frost.
Across 99 games (84 starts), Frost recorded 33 wins against 37 losses with a 4.10 ERA. The same table counts 222 strikeouts and 16 complete games. The league ERA over Frost's seasons was 3.84, so the 4.10 figure ran 6.7% worse than average. No season topped the 16 wins of 1979. Among the heaviest workloads, the lowest ERA was 3.57 in 1979, when the league's was 4.00.
The position breakdown shows 99 games, all at pitcher. On the mound, Frost's fielding totals are 23 putouts, 78 assists and 5 errors.
Frost made 2 postseason pitching appearances, with a 0-1 record and 18.69 ERA. Those appearances came in 1979.
Before the majors, Frost played college baseball at Long Beach City College (1971). Retrosheet box scores cover 198 of Frost's games, and the full game log is linked from the splits section.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dave Frost
- What years did Dave Frost play?
- Dave Frost played in Major League Baseball from 1977 to 1982.
- Was Dave Frost a pitcher?
- Yes. Dave Frost pitched in the major leagues, recording 33 wins and 222 strikeouts.
- What teams did Dave Frost play for?
- Dave Frost played for 3 teams: the Chicago White Sox (1977), the California Angels (1978–1981), and the Kansas City Royals (1982).
- What were Dave Frost's career stats?
- In 99 games, Dave Frost went 33-37 with a 4.10 ERA, 222 strikeouts, 550.2 innings pitched, and 1 saves.
- What position did Dave Frost play?
- Dave Frost played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Dave Frost and how much did he weigh?
- Dave Frost was listed at 6 feet 6 inches and 235 pounds.
- What was Dave Frost's career ERA?
- Dave Frost finished with a 4.10 career ERA, going 33-37 with 222 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Dave Frost have?
- Dave Frost recorded 222 career strikeouts.
- Is Dave Frost in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Dave Frost has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.