Dave Skeels

Born: 12/29/1891 in Addy, WA, USA

Died: 12/2/1926 in Spokane, WA, USA

MLB Debut: 1910-09-14 | Final Game: 1910-09-14

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 187 lbs

Full name: David L. Skeels

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Biography

Dave Skeels was a position player in Major League Baseball who made a brief but noteworthy appearance during the 1910 season. Born in 1891, Skeels' career spanned a single day on September 14, 1910, when he played in one game for the Chicago Cubs. Despite the limited nature of his playing time, his presence on a Major League roster during this era of baseball is a testament to the competitive spirit and relentless pursuit of players aiming to make their mark in the sport. In his solitary MLB game, Skeels did not record any hits, runs, or RBIs, finishing with a batting average of 0.0. While his career numbers do not reflect a traditional success story, they encapsulate the myriad of players who aspired to reach the highest level of baseball. Skeels' brief stint is emblematic of the early 20th century, a time when many players jostled for a place in a rapidly evolving game, setting the stage for future generations of baseball legends.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	0	1	1	0	0	0	6.0	9	8	0	4	2	12.00	0

Career ERA 12.00 vs. league average 2.79 across their career seasons — 330.2% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1910	DET	AL	0	0	1	1	0	0	0	6.0	9	8	4	2	12.00	—	0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
1	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .250 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .318 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.645 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1910	DET	AL	1	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	1	1	0	4	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1910	DET	P	1	1	0	4	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	1

College History

School Name	City	State	Years Attended
Gonzaga University	Spokane	WA	1909, 1910