Dan Gakeler, baseball player, 1991-1991

Dan Gakeler

Born: 5/1/1964 in Mount Holly, NJ, USA

MLB Debut: 1991-06-09 | Final Game: 1991-10-05

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'6" | Weight: 215 lbs

Full name: Daniel Michael Gakeler

Biography

Dan Gakeler, born in 1964, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1991 to 1991. During his brief career, he made a notable impact despite a limited number of appearances. Gakeler compiled a record of 1-4 and posted an earned run average (ERA) of 5.74. He demonstrated his ability to strike out batters, finishing his career with 43 strikeouts, while also contributing to his teams with 2 saves. Gakeler's time in the majors came during a transitional period in baseball, as the game was evolving with a greater emphasis on power hitting and advanced pitching techniques. His pitching style was characterized by a competitive spirit on the mound, which allowed him to hold his own amongst the elite players of his era. Although his major league career was short-lived, Gakeler's journey through professional baseball is a testament to the dedication and passion required to reach the highest levels of the sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
1 4 31 7 0 0 2 73.7 73 47 5 39 43 5.74 0

Season-by-Season Pitching

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
31 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000 0.0

Season-by-Season Batting

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 31 7 5 12 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 31

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1992 DET AL $150,000
1991 DET AL $125,000
Total Career Earnings $275,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Mercer County Community College West Windsor NJ 1983