Dave Gassner
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2005)
Dave Gassner was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball in 2005 for the Minnesota Twins. Across 2 career appearances, he went 1-0 with a 5.87 ERA and 2 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 / L
- Height / Weight
- 6'2" / 190 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2005-04-16
- Last Game
- 2005-04-21
Full name: David Kenneth Gassner
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | MIN | AL | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.7 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 5.87 | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.2 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 5.87 | — | 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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | MIN | AL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 2 | 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
Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Away | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 1 | 1.2 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 21.60 |
| Away | 1 | 6.0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1.50 |
Last 2 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-04-21 | MIN | KCR | — | 1.2 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2005-04-16 | MIN | CLE | W | 6.0 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 2 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | MIN | AL | $327,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $327,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purdue University | West Lafayette | IN | 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Dave Gassner
- Was Dave Gassner a pitcher?
- Yes. Dave Gassner pitched in the major leagues, recording 1 wins and 2 strikeouts.
- What was Dave Gassner's career ERA?
- Dave Gassner finished with a 5.87 career ERA, going 1-0 with 2 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Dave Gassner have?
- Dave Gassner recorded 2 career strikeouts.
- Is Dave Gassner in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Dave Gassner has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
- What teams did Dave Gassner play for?
- Dave Gassner played for the Minnesota Twins.