Dave Pavlas
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1990-1996)
Dave Pavlas was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1990 to 1996 for the Chicago Cubs and the New York Yankees, a span of 7 seasons. Across 34 career appearances, he went 2-0 with a 2.65 ERA and 33 strikeouts. His career Pitcher PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of pitching impact — is 1194.8.
- 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
- 6'7" / 180 lb
- Born
- 8/12/1962 in Frankfurt, Hesse, West Germany
- MLB Debut
- 1990-08-21
- Last Game
- 1996-09-29
Full name: David Lee Pavlas
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | CHN | NL | 2 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21.1 | 23 | 5 | 6 | 12 | 2.11 | 3.86 (+45%) | 61.9 |
| 1991 | CHN | NL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 18.00 | — | 0.0 |
| 1995 | NYA | AL | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.2 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 3.18 | — | 0.0 |
| 1996 | NYA | AL | 0 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 23.0 | 23 | 6 | 7 | 18 | 2.35 | 4.61 (+49%) | 1133.0 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 2 | 0 | 34 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 51.0 | 57 | 15 | 13 | 33 | 2.65 | — | 1,195 | ||
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 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | .000 | .500 | .000 | .500 | 0 |
Career AVG .000 vs. league average .263 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career OBP .500 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — +50.7% above league average.
Career SLG .000 vs. league average .404 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career OPS .500 vs. league average .736 across their career seasons — 32.0% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | CHN | NL | 13 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1991 | CHN | NL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1995 | NYA | AL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1996 | NYA | AL | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 34 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 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 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| Away | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 19 | 31.2 | 35 | 10 | 6 | 19 | 2.84 |
| Away | 15 | 19.1 | 22 | 5 | 7 | 14 | 2.33 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-09-29 | NYY | BOS | — | 0.1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996-09-27 | NYY | BOS | — | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1996-09-25 | NYY | MIL | — | 1.2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 1996-09-21 | NYY | BOS | — | 1.1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996-09-20 | NYY | BOS | — | 0.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996-09-19 | NYY | BAL | — | 1.2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1996-09-04 | NYY | OAK | — | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996-09-03 | NYY | OAK | — | 0.1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1996-08-29 | NYY | LAA | — | 2.2 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| 1996-08-26 | NYY | SEA | — | 0.2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 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 |
Salary History
Dave Pavlas's recorded salaries total $229,000 over 2 seasons, 1995 to 1996. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Pavlas's career ran from 1990 to 1996. No salary is recorded for 1990 and 1991.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | NYA | AL | $120,000 |
| 1995 | NYA | AL | $109,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $229,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rice University | Houston | TX | 1982, 1983, 1984 |
Dave Pavlas: the record in brief
Between the debut on August 21, 1990 and the final game on September 29, 1996, Dave Pavlas built the record summarized on this page. By club, Pavlas's seasons break down as the Chicago Cubs (1990 through 1991) and the New York Yankees (1995 to 1996). The bio lists Pavlas as a pitcher who batted and threw right-handed. The recorded size is 6'7" and 180 pounds. The birth record reads August 12, 1962, in Frankfurt, Hesse, West Germany. Dave Pavlas was the playing name; the full given name is David Lee.
Pavlas's career pitching line is 2 wins, 0 losses and a 2.65 ERA over 34 appearances. The same table counts 33 strikeouts. The leagues Pavlas pitched in allowed 4.21 earned runs per nine over those seasons, so the career ERA was 37.2% better than average. In 1990, one of the busiest seasons, Pavlas posted a 2.11 ERA; the league figure that year was 3.86. Pavlas's career Pitcher PIV, which scores run prevention against each season's league, is 1,194.8.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dave Pavlas
- What years did Dave Pavlas play?
- Dave Pavlas played in Major League Baseball from 1990 to 1996.
- Was Dave Pavlas a pitcher?
- Yes. Dave Pavlas pitched in the major leagues, recording 2 wins and 33 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Dave Pavlas hit?
- Dave Pavlas hit 0 career home runs.
- What teams did Dave Pavlas play for?
- Dave Pavlas played for 2 teams: the Chicago Cubs (1990–1991) and the New York Yankees (1995–1996).
- What were Dave Pavlas's career stats?
- In 34 games, Dave Pavlas went 2-0 with a 2.65 ERA, 33 strikeouts, 51.0 innings pitched, and 1 saves.
- How much did Dave Pavlas earn in his career?
- Dave Pavlas's recorded salaries total $229,000 over 2 seasons, 1995 to 1996. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Pavlas's career ran from 1990 to 1996. No salary is recorded for 1990 and 1991.
- What was Dave Pavlas's salary?
- Dave Pavlas's last recorded salary was $120,000, in 1996. His highest recorded salary was $120,000, in 1996, and his lowest was $109,000, in 1995. The Salary History table lists each season from 1995 to 1996.
- What position did Dave Pavlas play?
- Dave Pavlas played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Dave Pavlas and how much did he weigh?
- Dave Pavlas was listed at 6 feet 7 inches and 180 pounds.
- What was Dave Pavlas's career ERA?
- Dave Pavlas finished with a 2.65 career ERA, going 2-0 with 33 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Dave Pavlas have?
- Dave Pavlas recorded 33 career strikeouts.
- Is Dave Pavlas in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Dave Pavlas has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.