Dave Stenhouse
Born: 9/12/1933 in Westerly, RI, USA
Died: 11/11/2023 in Cranston, RI, USA
MLB Debut: 1962-04-18 | Final Game: 1964-10-04
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 195 lbs
Full name: David Rotchford Stenhouse
Biography
Dave Stenhouse was a professional baseball pitcher who made his mark in Major League Baseball during the early 1960s. Born in 1933, Stenhouse's career spanned from 1962 to 1964, during a time when the game was transitioning from the post-deadball era into a more offensive-minded approach. He played for teams in a competitive landscape, showcasing his skills on the mound in a league that began to witness the rise of powerful hitters.
Over the course of his brief career, Stenhouse compiled a record of 16 wins and 28 losses, with a commendable earned run average (ERA) of 4.14. He was known for his ability to strike out batters, finishing with a total of 214 strikeouts. Throughout his time in the league, he also achieved one All-Star selection, highlighting his recognition among peers and fans alike. Despite his relatively short career, Stenhouse left an imprint on the game as a resilient pitcher who contributed to the teams he played for during a dynamic period in baseball history.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | 28 | 76 | 56 | 12 | 3 | 1 | 372.0 | 339 | 171 | 48 | 174 | 214 | 4.14 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | WS2 | AL | 11 | 12 | 34 | 26 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 197.0 | 169 | 80 | 90 | 123 | 3.65 | -2039.4 |
| 1963 | WS2 | AL | 3 | 9 | 16 | 16 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 87.0 | 90 | 44 | 45 | 47 | 4.55 | -2920.0 |
| 1964 | WS2 | AL | 2 | 7 | 26 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 88.0 | 80 | 47 | 39 | 44 | 4.81 | -2599.9 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 76 | 103 | 5 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 27 | 0.107 | 0.147 | 0.117 | 0.263 | -791.5 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | WS2 | AL | 34 | 58 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 13 | 0.052 | -791.5 |
| 1963 | WS2 | AL | 16 | 25 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 0.080 | 0.0 |
| 1964 | WS2 | AL | 26 | 20 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0.300 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 76 | 56 | 32 | 60 | 1 | 5 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | WS2 | P | 34 | 26 | 21 | 33 | 0 | 3 |
| 1963 | WS2 | P | 16 | 16 | 4 | 14 | 0 | 2 |
| 1964 | WS2 | P | 26 | 14 | 7 | 13 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 76 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Rhode Island | Kingston | RI | 1952, 1953, 1954, 1955 |