Dave Skaugstad
Born: 1/10/1940 in Algona, IA, USA
Died: 7/16/2023 in Desert Hot Springs, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1957-09-25 | Final Game: 1957-09-29
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 179 lbs
Full name: David Wendell Skaugstad
Biography
Dave Skaugstad, born in 1940, was a professional baseball player who made a brief appearance in Major League Baseball during the late 1950s. He played as a position player for a short stint, participating in two games with no recorded hits, home runs, or RBIs. His batting average was 0.0, and he did not steal any bases during his time in the league, which spanned from September 25 to September 29, 1957.
Though Skaugstad's major league career was fleeting, he represented the culmination of years of dedication to the sport, having progressed through various levels of baseball before reaching the pinnacle. His time in the MLB came during an era marked by the emergence of power hitters and a shift in the game's dynamics, making his brief career a fascinating footnote in the tapestry of baseball history. While he may not have left a significant statistical impact, Skaugstad's journey reflects the dreams and aspirations of many athletes who strive for greatness in America's pastime.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.7 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 4 | 1.59 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | CIN | NL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.7 | 4 | 1 | 6 | 4 | 1.59 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.500 | 0.000 | 0.500 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | CIN | NL | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | CIN | P | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 2 |