Dave Von Ohlen
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1983-1987)
Dave Von Ohlen was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1983 to 1987 for the St. Louis Cardinals, the Cleveland Guardians, and the Athletics, a span of 5 seasons. Across 127 career appearances, he went 7-7 with a 3.33 ERA and 59 strikeouts. His career Pitcher PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of pitching impact — is 717.4.
- 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 / L
- Height / Weight
- 6'2" / 200 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1983-05-13
- Last Game
- 1987-06-21
Full name: David Von Ohlen
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | SLN | NL | 3 | 2 | 46 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 68.1 | 71 | 25 | 25 | 21 | 3.29 | 3.87 (+15%) | -116.2 |
| 1984 | SLN | NL | 1 | 0 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 34.2 | 39 | 12 | 8 | 19 | 3.12 | 3.81 (+18%) | 1262.7 |
| 1985 | CLE | AL | 3 | 2 | 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 43.1 | 47 | 14 | 20 | 12 | 2.91 | 3.89 (+25%) | -565.1 |
| 1986 | OAK | AL | 0 | 3 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15.1 | 18 | 6 | 7 | 4 | 3.52 | 3.97 (+11%) | 136.0 |
| 1987 | OAK | AL | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.0 | 10 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 7.50 | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 5 seasons | 7 | 7 | 127 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 167.2 | 185 | 62 | 61 | 59 | 3.33 | — | 717 | ||
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 127 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | .250 | .333 | .250 | .583 | 0 |
Career AVG .250 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .333 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .250 vs. league average .395 across their career seasons — 36.7% below league average.
Career OPS .583 vs. league average .721 across their career seasons — 19.1% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | SLN | NL | 46 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | .143 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1984 | SLN | NL | 27 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1985 | CLE | AL | 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1986 | OAK | AL | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1987 | OAK | AL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 5 seasons | 127 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | .250 | — | — | — | — | 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 (254 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 61 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .333 |
| Away | 66 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .200 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 61 | 73.2 | 94 | 31 | 27 | 20 | 3.79 |
| Away | 66 | 94.0 | 91 | 31 | 34 | 39 | 2.97 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987-06-21 | OAK | TEX | — | 3.0 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1987-06-19 | OAK | TEX | — | 1.0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1987-06-17 | OAK | KCR | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1987-06-16 | OAK | KCR | — | 1.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1986-10-01 | OAK | TEX | — | 0.0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1986-09-27 | OAK | KCR | — | 0.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1986-09-24 | OAK | CHW | — | 0.2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1986-09-22 | OAK | CHW | — | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1986-09-20 | OAK | CLE | — | 0.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1986-09-16 | OAK | TEX | L | 0.1 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 127 |
Salary History
Dave Von Ohlen's recorded salaries total $68,500 over 1 season, in 1986. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Von Ohlen's career ran from 1983 to 1987. His seasons before 1985 are not included, and no salary is recorded for 1985 and 1987.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | LAN | NL | $68,500 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $68,500 | ||
Dave Von Ohlen: the record in brief
Dave Von Ohlen's major league career runs from a debut on May 13, 1983 to a final game on June 21, 1987. The team column moves through the St. Louis Cardinals (1983 through 1984), the Cleveland Indians (1985), and the Oakland Athletics (1986 through 1987). The bio lists Von Ohlen as a pitcher who both batted and threw left-handed. Height and weight on file: 200 pounds on a 6-foot-2 frame. The birth record reads October 25, 1958, in Flushing, NY, USA. The given name on file is David Von Ohlen.
Von Ohlen went 7-7 with a 3.33 ERA in 127 games, 0 of them starts. The same table counts 59 strikeouts. The leagues Von Ohlen pitched in allowed 3.97 earned runs per nine over those seasons, so the career ERA was 16.1% better than average. In 1985, one of the busiest seasons, Von Ohlen posted a 2.91 ERA; the league figure that year was 3.89.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dave Von Ohlen
- What years did Dave Von Ohlen play?
- Dave Von Ohlen played in Major League Baseball from 1983 to 1987.
- Was Dave Von Ohlen a pitcher?
- Yes. Dave Von Ohlen pitched in the major leagues, recording 7 wins and 59 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Dave Von Ohlen hit?
- Dave Von Ohlen hit 0 career home runs with 2 hits.
- What teams did Dave Von Ohlen play for?
- Dave Von Ohlen played for 3 teams: the St. Louis Cardinals (1983–1984), the Cleveland Indians (1985), and the Oakland Athletics (1986–1987).
- What were Dave Von Ohlen's career stats?
- In 127 games, Dave Von Ohlen went 7-7 with a 3.33 ERA, 59 strikeouts, 167.2 innings pitched, and 4 saves.
- How much did Dave Von Ohlen earn in his career?
- Dave Von Ohlen's recorded salaries total $68,500 over 1 season, in 1986. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Von Ohlen's career ran from 1983 to 1987. His seasons before 1985 are not included, and no salary is recorded for 1985 and 1987.
- What was Dave Von Ohlen's salary?
- Dave Von Ohlen's recorded salary was $68,500 in 1986.
- What position did Dave Von Ohlen play?
- Dave Von Ohlen played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Dave Von Ohlen and how much did he weigh?
- Dave Von Ohlen was listed at 6 feet 2 inches and 200 pounds.
- What was Dave Von Ohlen's career ERA?
- Dave Von Ohlen finished with a 3.33 career ERA, going 7-7 with 59 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Dave Von Ohlen have?
- Dave Von Ohlen recorded 59 career strikeouts.
- Is Dave Von Ohlen in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Dave Von Ohlen has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.