Dave LaPoint, baseball player, 1980-1991

Dave LaPoint

Born: 7/29/1959 in Glens Falls, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1980-09-10 | Final Game: 1991-04-20

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 205 lbs

Full name: David Jeffrey LaPoint

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Biography

Dave LaPoint, born in 1959, was a professional baseball pitcher who had a career spanning from 1980 to 1991. Known for his left-handed pitching style, LaPoint made a significant impact on the mound during his time in Major League Baseball. He played for several teams, including the Chicago White Sox, St. Louis Cardinals, and New York Yankees, contributing to the competitive landscape of the league during the late 20th century, a time marked by a mix of emerging talent and established stars. Over his career, LaPoint compiled a record of 80-86 with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.02. He recorded a total of 802 strikeouts and achieved one save, showcasing his versatility and ability to contribute in high-pressure situations. LaPoint's performance reflected the pitching challenges of the era, as he navigated through a league that was increasingly focused on offensive production. His durability and competitive spirit made him a reliable option in the rotation for the teams he represented throughout his career.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
80 86 294 227 11 4 1 1486.7 1598 664 117 559 802 4.02 0

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
1980 ATL AL 1 0 5 3 0 0 1 15.0 17 10 13 5 6.00 -
1981 STL NL 1 0 3 2 0 0 0 10.7 12 5 2 4 4.22 -
1982 STL NL 9 3 42 21 0 0 0 152.7 170 58 52 81 3.42 -
1983 STL NL 12 9 37 29 1 0 0 191.3 191 84 84 113 3.95 -
1984 STL NL 12 10 33 33 2 1 0 193.0 205 85 77 130 3.96 -
1985 SFG NL 7 17 31 31 2 1 0 206.7 215 82 74 122 3.57 -
1986 DET AL 3 6 16 8 0 0 0 67.7 85 43 32 36 5.72 -2172.3
1986 SDP NL 1 4 24 4 0 0 0 61.3 67 29 24 41 4.26 -
1987 CHW AL 6 3 14 12 2 1 0 82.7 69 27 31 43 2.94 -
1987 STL NL 1 1 6 2 0 0 0 16.0 26 12 5 8 6.75 -
1988 CHW AL 10 11 25 25 1 1 0 161.3 151 61 47 79 3.40 -
1988 PIT NL 4 2 8 8 1 0 0 52.0 54 16 10 19 2.77 155.7
1989 NYY AL 6 9 20 20 0 0 0 113.7 146 71 45 51 5.62 -
1990 NYY AL 7 10 28 27 2 0 0 157.7 180 72 57 67 4.11 -
1991 PHI NL 0 1 2 2 0 0 0 5.0 10 9 6 3 16.20 0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
294 251 13 26 1 0 0 15 0 16 82 0.104 0.157 0.108 0.264 -1573.1

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG PIV
1980 ATL AL 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 0.0
1981 STL NL 3 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.000 0.0
1982 STL NL 42 38 2 2 0 0 0 1 0 1 18 0.053 0.0
1983 STL NL 37 59 4 9 0 0 0 5 0 7 20 0.153 -422.7
1984 STL NL 33 59 3 4 0 0 0 3 0 2 19 0.068 -761.0
1985 SFG NL 31 60 4 10 1 0 0 6 0 6 11 0.167 -389.4
1986 DET AL 16 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 0.0
1986 SDP NL 24 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 0.0
1987 CHW AL 14 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 0.0
1987 STL NL 6 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.000 0.0
1988 CHW AL 25 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 0.0
1988 PIT NL 8 16 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 0.062 0.0
1989 NYY AL 20 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 0.0
1990 NYY AL 28 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 0.0
1991 PHI NL 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 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
1982 WS SLN 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 0 2 1 0 8.3 10 3 2 3 3.24

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year Round Team W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
1982 WS SLN 0 0 2 1 0 8.3 10 3 2 3 3.24

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 294 227 46 186 9 13

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1980 ML4 P 5 3 0 0 0 0
1981 SLN P 3 2 1 2 0 0
1982 SLN P 42 21 2 13 1 0
1983 SLN P 37 29 11 24 0 1
1984 SLN P 33 33 2 23 1 4
1985 SFN P 31 31 8 23 1 1
1986 DET P 16 8 2 8 0 1
1986 SDN P 24 4 3 8 1 1
1987 CHA P 14 12 2 23 1 0
1987 SLN P 6 2 0 3 0 0
1988 CHA P 25 25 2 16 1 1
1988 PIT P 8 8 5 8 0 0
1989 NYA P 20 20 2 10 0 1
1990 NYA P 28 27 6 23 2 3
1991 PHI P 2 2 0 2 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 294

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1990 NYA AL $850,000
1989 NYA AL $825,000
1988 CHA AL $425,000
1987 CHA AL $65,000
1986 DET AL $550,000
1985 DET AL $380,000
Total Career Earnings $3,095,000

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1982 Rookie of the Year NL 8th 1.0 120 0