Dan Pfister
Born: 12/20/1936 in Plainfield, NJ, USA
Died: 11/9/2020 in Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA
MLB Debut: 1961-09-09 | Final Game: 1964-07-31
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 187 lbs
Full name: Daniel Albin Pfister
Biography
Dan Pfister was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1936, whose career spanned from 1961 to 1964. He made his mark in Major League Baseball during a transitional period marked by the shift from the deadball era to a more offensive-focused game. Over the course of his brief career, Pfister played for several teams, demonstrating resilience on the mound despite facing challenges that resulted in a career record of 6-19 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.87.
Pfister was known for his capability to strike out batters, amassing a total of 156 strikeouts throughout his time in the big leagues. He also recorded one save, showcasing his versatility as a pitcher capable of closing out games when called upon. While his career statistics may not reflect overwhelming success, Pfister's contributions to the teams he played for during the early 1960s were part of a larger narrative in baseball history, as players navigated the evolving landscape of the sport during that era. He retired on July 31, 1964, leaving a legacy as a determined competitor in the world of professional baseball.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 19 | 65 | 29 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 249.3 | 238 | 135 | 40 | 142 | 156 | 4.87 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | KC1 | AL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 15.43 | 0.0 |
| 1962 | KC1 | AL | 4 | 14 | 41 | 25 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 196.3 | 175 | 99 | 106 | 123 | 4.54 | -4871.4 |
| 1963 | KC1 | AL | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9.3 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 9 | 1.93 | 0.0 |
| 1964 | KC1 | AL | 1 | 5 | 19 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 41.3 | 50 | 30 | 29 | 21 | 6.53 | -3849.3 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 78 | 74 | 8 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13 | 0.162 | 0.173 | 0.162 | 0.335 | -546.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | KC1 | AL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1962 | KC1 | AL | 52 | 65 | 7 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0.185 | -546.0 |
| 1963 | KC1 | AL | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1964 | KC1 | AL | 20 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 65 | 29 | 28 | 39 | 5 | 2 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | KC1 | P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1962 | KC1 | P | 41 | 25 | 24 | 30 | 2 | 2 |
| 1963 | KC1 | P | 3 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1964 | KC1 | P | 19 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 65 |