Dave Stevens
Born: 3/4/1970 in Fullerton, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1994-05-20 | Final Game: 2000-07-06
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 210 lbs
Full name: David James Stevens
Biography
Dave Stevens was a professional baseball pitcher who had a career spanning from 1994 to 2000. Born in 1970, Stevens made his Major League debut on May 20, 1994, and played until July 6, 2000. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 15 wins and 16 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 6.02. He was known for his ability to strike out batters, finishing with a total of 170 strikeouts and demonstrating his effectiveness as a reliever with 21 saves.
During his time in the majors, Stevens contributed to teams in an era that was marked by offensive explosions and changing pitching dynamics. While he may not have been a household name, his role as a reliable arm in the bullpen showcased his resilience and dedication to the game. Stevens' career reflects the challenges faced by pitchers during the late 1990s, a period characterized by a focus on power hitters and a shifting landscape in baseball strategies. His contributions to the teams he played for remain a part of his legacy in the sport.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | 16 | 183 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 21 | 251.0 | 298 | 168 | 49 | 132 | 170 | 6.02 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | MIN | AL | 5 | 2 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 45.0 | 55 | 34 | 23 | 24 | 6.80 | -1006.0 |
| 1995 | MIN | AL | 5 | 4 | 56 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 65.7 | 74 | 37 | 32 | 47 | 5.07 | -2495.6 |
| 1996 | MIN | AL | 3 | 3 | 49 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 58.0 | 58 | 30 | 25 | 29 | 4.66 | -2264.7 |
| 1997 | CHC | NL | 0 | 2 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9.3 | 13 | 10 | 9 | 13 | 9.64 | - |
| 1997 | MIN | AL | 1 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23.0 | 41 | 23 | 17 | 16 | 9.00 | -2349.9 |
| 1998 | CHC | NL | 1 | 2 | 31 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 38.0 | 42 | 20 | 17 | 31 | 4.74 | - |
| 1999 | CLE | AL | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9.0 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 10.00 | 0.0 |
| 2000 | ATL | NL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.0 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 12.00 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 183 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.167 | 0.167 | 0.167 | 0.333 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | MIN | AL | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1995 | MIN | AL | 56 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1996 | MIN | AL | 49 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1997 | CHC | NL | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1997 | MIN | AL | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1998 | CHC | NL | 31 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.250 | 0.0 |
| 1999 | CLE | AL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2000 | ATL | NL | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 183 | 6 | 22 | 22 | 1 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | MIN | P | 24 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | MIN | P | 56 | 0 | 9 | 7 | 1 | 1 |
| 1996 | MIN | P | 49 | 0 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | CHN | P | 10 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | MIN | P | 6 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 | CHN | P | 31 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | CLE | P | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 | ATL | P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 183 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | CHN | NL | $225,000 |
| 1997 | CHN | NL | $210,000 |
| 1996 | MIN | AL | $172,000 |
| 1995 | MIN | AL | $125,000 |
| 1994 | MIN | AL | $109,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $841,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fullerton College | Fullerton | CA | 1990 |