Dave Leiper
Born: 6/18/1962 in Whittier, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1984-09-02 | Final Game: 1996-09-22
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 160 lbs
Full name: David Paul Leiper
Biography
Dave Leiper, born in 1962, was a professional baseball pitcher who had a career spanning from 1984 to 1996. Leiper made his mark in Major League Baseball during a time when the game was evolving with increased offensive output, yet he managed to establish himself as a reliable arm on the mound. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 12-8 and maintained an earned run average (ERA) of 3.98, showcasing his ability to keep runs in check amidst a competitive era.
Leiper's pitching style was characterized by his versatility, allowing him to contribute both as a starter and a reliever, which is reflected in his total of 150 strikeouts and 7 saves. His ability to adapt to various roles within the pitching staff underscored his value to the teams he played for. While he may not have been a household name, Leiper's contributions were vital during his tenure, and he left an indelible mark on the teams he represented, including notable stints in the minor leagues that highlighted his dedication to the game.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 8 | 264 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 278.0 | 282 | 123 | 25 | 114 | 150 | 3.98 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | OAK | AL | 1 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.0 | 12 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 9.00 | 0.0 |
| 1986 | OAK | AL | 2 | 2 | 33 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 31.7 | 28 | 17 | 18 | 15 | 4.83 | -778.9 |
| 1987 | OAK | AL | 2 | 1 | 45 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 52.3 | 49 | 22 | 18 | 33 | 3.78 | 137.5 |
| 1987 | SDP | NL | 1 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16.0 | 16 | 8 | 5 | 10 | 4.50 | - |
| 1988 | SDP | NL | 3 | 0 | 35 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 54.0 | 45 | 13 | 14 | 33 | 2.17 | - |
| 1989 | SDP | NL | 0 | 1 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 28.7 | 40 | 16 | 20 | 7 | 5.02 | - |
| 1994 | OAK | AL | 0 | 0 | 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18.7 | 13 | 4 | 6 | 14 | 1.93 | 822.4 |
| 1995 | WSN | NL | 0 | 2 | 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 22.0 | 16 | 7 | 6 | 12 | 2.86 | - |
| 1995 | OAK | AL | 1 | 1 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22.7 | 23 | 9 | 13 | 10 | 3.57 | -764.8 |
| 1996 | WSN | NL | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.0 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 11.25 | - |
| 1996 | PHI | NL | 2 | 0 | 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21.0 | 31 | 15 | 7 | 10 | 6.43 | -571.8 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 264 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.250 | 0.250 | 0.250 | 0.500 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | OAK | AL | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1986 | OAK | AL | 33 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1987 | OAK | AL | 45 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1987 | SDP | NL | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1988 | SDP | NL | 35 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.500 | 0.0 |
| 1989 | SDP | NL | 22 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1994 | OAK | AL | 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1995 | WSN | NL | 26 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1995 | OAK | AL | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1996 | WSN | NL | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1996 | PHI | NL | 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 264 | 0 | 14 | 53 | 4 | 3 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | OAK | P | 8 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1986 | OAK | P | 33 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| 1987 | OAK | P | 45 | 0 | 5 | 12 | 1 | 1 |
| 1987 | SDN | P | 12 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1988 | SDN | P | 35 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 0 | 1 |
| 1989 | SDN | P | 22 | 0 | 4 | 7 | 1 | 0 |
| 1994 | OAK | P | 26 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1995 | MON | P | 26 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | OAK | P | 24 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | MON | P | 7 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | PHI | P | 26 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 264 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | PHI | NL | $250,000 |
| 1995 | OAK | AL | $195,000 |
| 1994 | OAK | AL | $109,000 |
| 1988 | SDN | NL | $75,000 |
| 1987 | OAK | AL | $73,133 |
| 1986 | OAK | AL | $60,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $762,133 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fullerton College | Fullerton | CA | 1981, 1982 |