Dave Frost
Born: 11/17/1952 in Long Beach, CA, USA
Died: 4/17/2023 in Long Beach, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1977-09-11 | Final Game: 1982-10-03
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'6" | Weight: 235 lbs
Full name: Carl David Frost
Biography
Dave Frost, born in 1952, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1977 to 1982. Over the course of his career, Frost made a notable impact on the mound, finishing with a record of 33 wins and 37 losses. He posted an earned run average (ERA) of 4.1 and recorded a total of 222 strikeouts, alongside one save. His playing style was characterized by a solid fastball and an ability to generate ground balls, making him a reliable option for his teams during the late 1970s and early 1980s.
Frost's career unfolded during a transitional period in baseball history, as the sport began to witness the effects of free agency and the increasing importance of pitching depth in team rosters. While he may not have achieved the superstar status of some of his contemporaries, Frost's contributions on the mound were appreciated by the teams he played for, and he remains a respected figure among those who followed baseball during that era. His career spanned a time when pitchers were increasingly relied upon to adapt to a changing offensive landscape, making his achievements particularly significant in the context of the evolving game.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33 | 37 | 99 | 84 | 16 | 3 | 1 | 550.7 | 571 | 251 | 41 | 174 | 222 | 4.10 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | CHW | AL | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23.7 | 30 | 8 | 3 | 15 | 3.04 | - |
| 1978 | LAA | AL | 5 | 4 | 11 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 80.3 | 71 | 23 | 24 | 30 | 2.58 | - |
| 1979 | LAA | AL | 16 | 10 | 36 | 33 | 12 | 2 | 1 | 239.3 | 226 | 95 | 77 | 107 | 3.57 | - |
| 1980 | LAA | AL | 4 | 8 | 15 | 15 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 78.3 | 97 | 46 | 21 | 28 | 5.29 | - |
| 1981 | LAA | AL | 1 | 8 | 12 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 47.3 | 44 | 29 | 19 | 16 | 5.51 | - |
| 1982 | KCR | AL | 6 | 6 | 21 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 81.7 | 103 | 50 | 30 | 26 | 5.51 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | CHW | AL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1978 | LAA | AL | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1979 | LAA | AL | 36 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1980 | LAA | AL | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1981 | LAA | AL | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1982 | KCR | AL | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | ALCS | CAL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Career Pitching
| W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4.3 | 8 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 18.69 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | ALCS | CAL | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4.3 | 8 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 18.69 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 99 | 84 | 23 | 78 | 5 | 4 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | CHA | P | 4 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1978 | CAL | P | 11 | 10 | 5 | 19 | 1 | 0 |
| 1979 | CAL | P | 36 | 33 | 8 | 34 | 2 | 2 |
| 1980 | CAL | P | 15 | 15 | 2 | 7 | 1 | 1 |
| 1981 | CAL | P | 12 | 9 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| 1982 | KCA | P | 21 | 14 | 5 | 6 | 1 | 1 |
Career Games by 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 |