Dennis Lewallyn
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1975-1982)
Dennis Lewallyn was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1975 to 1982 for the Los Angeles Dodgers, the Texas Rangers, and the Cleveland Guardians, a span of 8 seasons. Across 34 career appearances, he went 4-4 with a 4.48 ERA and 28 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
- 6'4" / 200 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1975-09-21
- Last Game
- 1982-04-27
Full name: Dennis Dale Lewallyn
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | LAN | NL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | — | 0.0 |
| 1976 | LAN | NL | 1 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16.2 | 12 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 2.16 | 3.51 (+39%) | -207.7 |
| 1977 | LAN | NL | 3 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17.0 | 22 | 8 | 4 | 8 | 4.24 | 4.00 (-6%) | 311.8 |
| 1978 | LAN | NL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | — | 0.0 |
| 1979 | LAN | NL | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12.1 | 19 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 5.11 | 4.00 (-28%) | -8.5 |
| 1980 | TEX | AL | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.2 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 7.94 | — | 0.0 |
| 1981 | CLE | AL | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13.1 | 16 | 8 | 2 | 11 | 5.40 | 3.58 (-51%) | 403.9 |
| 1982 | CLE | AL | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10.1 | 13 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 6.97 | 3.86 (-80%) | -603.9 |
| Career · 8 seasons | 4 | 4 | 34 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 80.1 | 92 | 40 | 22 | 28 | 4.48 | — | -104 | ||
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34 | 13 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 10 | .077 | .077 | .077 | .154 | 0 |
Career AVG .077 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 70.5% below league average.
Career OBP .077 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 76.4% below league average.
Career SLG .077 vs. league average .383 across their career seasons — 79.9% below league average.
Career OPS .154 vs. league average .708 across their career seasons — 78.3% below 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | LAN | NL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1976 | LAN | NL | 4 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1977 | LAN | NL | 5 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1978 | LAN | NL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1979 | LAN | NL | 7 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .500 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1980 | TEX | AL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1981 | CLE | AL | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1982 | CLE | AL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 8 seasons | 34 | 13 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 10 | .077 | — | — | — | — | 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 (68 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 19 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 |
| Away | 15 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .167 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 19 | 43.0 | 49 | 18 | 12 | 14 | 3.77 |
| Away | 15 | 37.1 | 43 | 22 | 10 | 14 | 5.30 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982-04-27 | CLE | SEA | — | 0.2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1982-04-23 | CLE | KCR | — | 2.1 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1982-04-17 | CLE | KCR | — | 1.2 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1982-04-13 | CLE | MIL | L | 5.2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1981-10-03 | CLE | BOS | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1981-09-27 | CLE | BOS | — | 3.0 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1981-09-25 | CLE | BOS | — | 3.1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 1981-09-12 | CLE | DET | — | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1981-09-08 | CLE | BAL | — | 2.0 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| 1981-08-30 | CLE | SEA | — | 1.2 | 3 | 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 | 34 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chipola College | Marianna | FL | 1972 |
Dennis Lewallyn: the record in brief
According to the bio, Dennis Lewallyn debuted on September 21, 1975 and played a final game on April 27, 1982. The season rows list, in order, the Los Angeles Dodgers (1975 to 1979), the Texas Rangers (1980), and the Cleveland Indians (1981 to 1982). Lewallyn played primarily as a pitcher and batted and threw right-handed. The bio adds a birth date on August 11, 1953, in Pensacola, FL, USA and a listed size of 6'4" and 200 pounds. Lewallyn's full given name, per the bio, is Dennis Dale Lewallyn.
Across 34 games (3 starts), Lewallyn recorded 4 wins against 4 losses with a 4.48 ERA. Lewallyn had 28 strikeouts. The league ERA over Lewallyn's seasons was 3.79, so the 4.48 figure ran 18.3% worse than average. Among the heaviest workloads, the lowest ERA was 2.16 in 1976, when the league's was 3.51.
The position breakdown shows 34 games, all at pitcher. On the mound, Lewallyn's fielding totals are 6 putouts, 13 assists and 0 errors.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dennis Lewallyn
- What years did Dennis Lewallyn play?
- Dennis Lewallyn played in Major League Baseball from 1975 to 1982.
- Was Dennis Lewallyn a pitcher?
- Yes. Dennis Lewallyn pitched in the major leagues, recording 4 wins and 28 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Dennis Lewallyn hit?
- Dennis Lewallyn hit 0 career home runs with 1 hit.
- What teams did Dennis Lewallyn play for?
- Dennis Lewallyn played for 3 teams: the Los Angeles Dodgers (1975–1979), the Texas Rangers (1980), and the Cleveland Indians (1981–1982).
- What were Dennis Lewallyn's career stats?
- In 34 games, Dennis Lewallyn went 4-4 with a 4.48 ERA, 28 strikeouts, 80.1 innings pitched, and 1 saves.
- What position did Dennis Lewallyn play?
- Dennis Lewallyn played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Dennis Lewallyn and how much did he weigh?
- Dennis Lewallyn was listed at 6 feet 4 inches and 200 pounds.
- What was Dennis Lewallyn's career ERA?
- Dennis Lewallyn finished with a 4.48 career ERA, going 4-4 with 28 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Dennis Lewallyn have?
- Dennis Lewallyn recorded 28 career strikeouts.
- Is Dennis Lewallyn in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Dennis Lewallyn has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.