Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | 23 | 196 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 28 | 396.0 | 355 | 163 | 44 | 153 | 256 | 3.70 | -1814.6 |
Career ERA 3.70 vs. league average 3.83 across their career seasons — near league average.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | DET | AL | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12.0 | 12 | 5 | 3 | 11 | 3.75 | 3.69 (-2%) | 331.4 |
| 1979 | DET | AL | 3 | 5 | 37 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 68.7 | 59 | 33 | 25 | 48 | 4.33 | 4.00 (-8%) | -1195.1 |
| 1980 | DET | AL | 1 | 0 | 17 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 61.0 | 61 | 27 | 21 | 34 | 3.98 | 3.84 (-4%) | -488.6 |
| 1981 | DET | AL | 2 | 2 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 60.3 | 47 | 18 | 33 | 32 | 2.69 | 3.58 (+25%) | -1666.9 |
| 1982 | DET | AL | 4 | 9 | 51 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 98.7 | 86 | 39 | 38 | 63 | 3.56 | 3.86 (+8%) | 461.9 |
| 1983 | TEX | AL | 2 | 1 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 44.0 | 36 | 18 | 13 | 30 | 3.68 | 3.87 (+5%) | 1114.0 |
| 1984 | TEX | AL | 1 | 6 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 42.3 | 44 | 17 | 17 | 30 | 3.61 | 3.81 (+5%) | -371.4 |
| 1985 | SEA | AL | 1 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9.0 | 10 | 6 | 3 | 8 | 6.00 | 3.89 (-54%) | 0.0 |
| Career · 8 seasons | 14 | 23 | 196 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 28 | 396.0 | 355 | 163 | 153 | 256 | 3.70 | — | -1,815 | ||
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | DET | AL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1979 | DET | AL | 37 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1980 | DET | AL | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1981 | DET | AL | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1982 | DET | AL | 51 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1983 | TEX | AL | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1984 | TEX | AL | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1985 | SEA | AL | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 8 seasons | 196 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | 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
View full game log (392 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 97 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Away | 99 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 97 | 219.1 | 184 | 73 | 78 | 140 | 3.00 |
| Away | 99 | 176.2 | 171 | 90 | 75 | 116 | 4.58 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985-10-05 | SEA | CHW | — | 0.2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1985-10-02 | SEA | CLE | — | 0.1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1985-09-23 | SEA | TEX | — | 1.2 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1985-09-20 | SEA | TEX | — | 2.0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| 1985-09-19 | SEA | KCR | SV | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1985-09-13 | SEA | CHW | — | 0.2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| 1985-09-10 | SEA | CLE | — | 0.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1985-09-09 | SEA | CLE | W | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1984-07-01 | TEX | CLE | — | 2.0 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 1984-06-29 | TEX | CLE | L | 0.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 196 | 2 | 29 | 35 | 1 | 4 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | DET | P | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1979 | DET | P | 37 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 1 |
| 1980 | DET | P | 17 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 0 | 1 |
| 1981 | DET | P | 27 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1982 | DET | P | 51 | 1 | 8 | 8 | 1 | 1 |
| 1983 | TEX | P | 27 | 0 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 1984 | TEX | P | 24 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 1 |
| 1985 | SEA | P | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 196 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio University | Athens | OH | 1972, 1973, 1974 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Dave Tobik (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dave Tobik
- What years did Dave Tobik play?
- Dave Tobik played in Major League Baseball from 1978 to 1985.
- Was Dave Tobik a pitcher?
- Yes. Dave Tobik pitched in the major leagues, recording 14 wins and 256 strikeouts.