Dave Skeels
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1910)
Dave Skeels was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball in 1910 for the Detroit Tigers. Across 1 career appearance, he went 0-0 with a 12.00 ERA and 2 strikeouts.
- 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
- L / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'1" / 187 lb
- Died
- 12/2/1926 in Spokane, WA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1910-09-14
Full name: David L. Skeels
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1910 | DET | AL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.0 | 9 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 12.00 | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.0 | 9 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 12.00 | — | 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.
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 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 | 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 .000 vs. league average .645 across their career seasons — 100.0% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1910 | DET | AL | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .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
Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 1 | 6.0 | 9 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 12.00 |
Last 1 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1910-09-14 | DET | CLE | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Last 1 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1910-09-14 | DET | CLE | — | 6.0 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 1 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gonzaga University | Spokane | WA | 1909, 1910 |
Dave Skeels: the record in brief
Dave Skeels debuted in the major leagues on September 14, 1910. Every season row on the page belongs to the Detroit Tigers, in 1910. Born on December 29, 1891, in Addy, WA, USA, Skeels is listed as a pitcher and threw right-handed and batted left-handed. Skeels's listed size is 187 pounds on a 6-foot-1 frame. Skeels's death is recorded on December 2, 1926, in Spokane, WA, USA. The given name on file is David L. Skeels.
The pitching table credits Skeels with a 0-0 record and a 12.00 ERA in 1 games. Skeels had 2 strikeouts. The league ERA over Skeels's seasons was 2.79, so the 12.00 figure ran 330.2% worse than average. All of that pitching came in 1910, with 1 games and 2 strikeouts.
The college table lists Gonzaga University in 1909 and 1910.
The position breakdown shows 1 games, all at pitcher.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dave Skeels
- Was Dave Skeels a pitcher?
- Yes. Dave Skeels pitched in the major leagues, recording 0 wins and 2 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Dave Skeels hit?
- Dave Skeels hit 0 career home runs.
- What teams did Dave Skeels play for?
- Dave Skeels played for one team, the Detroit Tigers (1910).
- What were Dave Skeels's career stats?
- In 1 game, Dave Skeels went 0-0 with a 12.00 ERA, 2 strikeouts, and 6.0 innings pitched.
- What position did Dave Skeels play?
- Dave Skeels played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Dave Skeels and how much did he weigh?
- Dave Skeels was listed at 6 feet 1 inch and 187 pounds.
- What was Dave Skeels's career ERA?
- Dave Skeels finished with a 12.00 career ERA, going 0-0 with 2 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Dave Skeels have?
- Dave Skeels recorded 2 career strikeouts.
- Is Dave Skeels in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Dave Skeels has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.