Dave Jolly
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1953-1957)
Dave Jolly was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1953 to 1957 for the Milwaukee Braves, a span of 5 seasons. Across 159 career appearances, he went 16-14 with a 3.77 ERA and 155 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
- 6'0" / 160 lb
- Died
- 5/27/1963 in Durham, NC, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1953-05-09
- Last Game
- 1957-09-14
Full name: David Jolly
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 | ML1 | NL | 0 | 1 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 38.1 | 34 | 15 | 27 | 23 | 3.52 | 4.14 (+15%) | -768.3 |
| 1954 | ML1 | NL | 11 | 6 | 47 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 111.1 | 87 | 30 | 64 | 62 | 2.43 | 3.90 (+38%) | 381.9 |
| 1955 | ML1 | NL | 2 | 3 | 36 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 58.1 | 58 | 37 | 51 | 23 | 5.71 | 4.00 (-43%) | -2322.3 |
| 1956 | ML1 | NL | 2 | 3 | 29 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 45.2 | 39 | 19 | 35 | 20 | 3.74 | 3.96 (+6%) | -2078.9 |
| 1957 | ML1 | NL | 1 | 1 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 37.2 | 37 | 21 | 21 | 27 | 5.02 | 3.83 (-31%) | -453.8 |
| Career · 5 seasons | 16 | 14 | 159 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 19 | 291.1 | 255 | 122 | 198 | 155 | 3.77 | — | -5,241 | ||
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.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 160 | 48 | 8 | 14 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 13 | .292 | .333 | .396 | .729 | 0 |
Career AVG .292 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — +12.2% above league average.
Career OBP .333 vs. league average .331 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .396 vs. league average .394 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .729 vs. league average .725 across their career seasons — near league average.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 | ML1 | NL | 24 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | .500 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1954 | ML1 | NL | 48 | 31 | 6 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 7 | .290 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1955 | ML1 | NL | 36 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .167 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1956 | ML1 | NL | 29 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1957 | ML1 | NL | 23 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .600 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 5 seasons | 160 | 48 | 8 | 14 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 13 | .292 | — | — | — | — | 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 (319 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 78 | 19 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 2 | .316 |
| Away | 82 | 29 | 5 | 8 | 1 | 5 | .276 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 77 | 148.1 | 126 | 55 | 99 | 86 | 3.34 |
| Away | 82 | 142.1 | 128 | 67 | 99 | 71 | 4.24 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1957-09-14 | ATL | BRO | — | 2.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 1957-09-05 | ATL | STL | — | 1.0 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1957-09-01 | ATL | CIN | — | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1957-08-28 | ATL | NY1 | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1957-08-18 | ATL | STL | — | 2.0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| 1957-08-16 | ATL | STL | — | 1.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1957-07-29 | ATL | NY1 | — | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1957-07-21 | ATL | NY1 | — | 0.1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1957-07-15 | ATL | BRO | — | 1.0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 1957-07-05 | ATL | CHC | — | 3.0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
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 | 159 |
Dave Jolly: the record in brief
According to the bio, Dave Jolly debuted on May 9, 1953 and played a final game on September 14, 1957. All of the seasons listed were played for the Milwaukee Braves. At 6'0" and 160 pounds, Jolly is listed as a pitcher. The bio says Jolly batted and threw right-handed. The recorded birth is October 14, 1924, in Stony Point, NC, USA. The bio records the death on May 27, 1963, in Durham, NC, USA. Dave Jolly was the playing name; the full given name is David.
The pitching table credits Jolly with a 16-14 record and a 3.77 ERA in 159 games. Jolly had 155 strikeouts and 19 saves. Jolly's 3.77 ERA was close to the 3.97 league figure for those seasons. Jolly won 11 games in 1954, the most of any season listed. Jolly saved 10 games in 1954, the season high. In 1954, one of the busiest seasons, Jolly posted a 2.43 ERA; the league figure that year was 3.90.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dave Jolly
- What years did Dave Jolly play?
- Dave Jolly played in Major League Baseball from 1953 to 1957.
- Was Dave Jolly a pitcher?
- Yes. Dave Jolly pitched in the major leagues, recording 16 wins and 155 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Dave Jolly hit?
- Dave Jolly hit 1 career home run with 14 hits.
- What teams did Dave Jolly play for?
- Dave Jolly played for one team, the Milwaukee Braves (1953–1957).
- What were Dave Jolly's career stats?
- In 159 games, Dave Jolly went 16-14 with a 3.77 ERA, 155 strikeouts, 291.1 innings pitched, and 19 saves.
- What position did Dave Jolly play?
- Dave Jolly played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Dave Jolly and how much did he weigh?
- Dave Jolly was listed at 6 feet and 160 pounds.
- What was Dave Jolly's career ERA?
- Dave Jolly finished with a 3.77 career ERA, going 16-14 with 155 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Dave Jolly have?
- Dave Jolly recorded 155 career strikeouts.
- Is Dave Jolly in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Dave Jolly has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.