David Phelps
Born: 10/9/1986 in St. Louis, MO, USA
MLB Debut: 2012-04-08 | Final Game: 2022-10-05
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 200 lbs
Full name: David Edward Phelps
Biography
David Phelps, born in 1986, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 2012 to 2022. Known for his versatility and resilience on the mound, Phelps made significant contributions to several major league teams, showcasing his ability to adapt as both a starter and a reliever. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 34 wins and 40 losses, with a notable earned run average (ERA) of 3.8. Phelps struck out a total of 666 batters and recorded 7 saves, illustrating his effectiveness in high-pressure situations.
Phelps played during an era characterized by a heightened emphasis on pitching depth and specialization. He was recognized for his competitive nature and ability to perform in clutch moments, contributing to his teams' efforts in various roles. His dedication to the game and consistent performance left a lasting impact on the teams he represented, making him a respected figure in the world of professional baseball. As he retired in 2022, Phelps's legacy continued to resonate with fans and fellow players alike, reflecting the evolution of pitching in the modern era.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34 | 40 | 367 | 67 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 682.7 | 625 | 288 | 71 | 273 | 666 | 3.80 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | NYY | AL | 4 | 4 | 33 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 99.7 | 81 | 37 | 38 | 96 | 3.34 | - |
| 2013 | NYY | AL | 6 | 5 | 22 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 86.7 | 88 | 48 | 35 | 79 | 4.98 | - |
| 2014 | NYY | AL | 5 | 5 | 32 | 17 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 113.0 | 115 | 55 | 46 | 92 | 4.38 | - |
| 2015 | MIA | NL | 4 | 8 | 23 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 112.0 | 119 | 56 | 33 | 77 | 4.50 | -186.1 |
| 2016 | MIA | NL | 7 | 6 | 64 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 86.7 | 61 | 22 | 38 | 114 | 2.28 | 3064.2 |
| 2017 | MIA | NL | 2 | 4 | 44 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 47.0 | 42 | 18 | 21 | 51 | 3.45 | 767.8 |
| 2017 | SEA | AL | 2 | 1 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8.7 | 9 | 3 | 5 | 11 | 3.12 | 0.0 |
| 2019 | CHC | NL | 2 | 1 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17.0 | 17 | 6 | 10 | 18 | 3.18 | - |
| 2019 | TOR | AL | 0 | 0 | 17 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17.3 | 14 | 7 | 7 | 18 | 3.63 | -116.0 |
| 2020 | MIL | NL | 2 | 3 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13.0 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 20 | 2.77 | 536.5 |
| 2020 | PHI | NL | 0 | 1 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.7 | 12 | 11 | 3 | 11 | 12.91 | 0.0 |
| 2021 | TOR | AL | 0 | 0 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10.3 | 8 | 1 | 4 | 15 | 0.87 | 659.4 |
| 2022 | TOR | AL | 0 | 2 | 65 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 63.7 | 52 | 20 | 31 | 64 | 2.83 | 1304.2 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 368 | 52 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 23 | 0.115 | 0.132 | 0.115 | 0.247 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | NYY | AL | 33 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2013 | NYY | AL | 22 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2014 | NYY | AL | 32 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2015 | MIA | NL | 23 | 34 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 0.118 | 0.0 |
| 2016 | MIA | NL | 64 | 11 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.182 | 0.0 |
| 2017 | MIA | NL | 44 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2017 | SEA | AL | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2019 | CHC | NL | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2019 | TOR | AL | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2020 | MIL | NL | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2020 | PHI | NL | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2021 | TOR | AL | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2022 | TOR | AL | 65 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | ALDS1 | NYA | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 2012 | ALCS | NYA | 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 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3.3 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 8.10 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | ALCS | NYA | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 9.00 |
| 2012 | ALDS1 | NYA | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1.3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6.75 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 367 | 67 | 45 | 78 | 8 | 8 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | NYA | P | 33 | 11 | 4 | 10 | 3 | 0 |
| 2013 | NYA | P | 22 | 12 | 13 | 9 | 1 | 2 |
| 2014 | NYA | P | 32 | 17 | 10 | 18 | 0 | 2 |
| 2015 | MIA | P | 23 | 19 | 4 | 19 | 1 | 2 |
| 2016 | MIA | P | 64 | 5 | 4 | 12 | 3 | 2 |
| 2017 | MIA | P | 44 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | SEA | P | 10 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | CHN | P | 24 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | TOR | P | 17 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | MIL | P | 12 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | PHI | P | 10 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | TOR | P | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | TOR | P | 65 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 368 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | MIA | NL | $2,500,000 |
| 2015 | MIA | NL | $1,400,000 |
| 2014 | NYA | AL | $541,425 |
| 2013 | NYA | AL | $512,425 |
| Total Career Earnings | $4,953,850 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Notre Dame | South Bend | IN | 2006, 2007, 2008 |