Dave Wainhouse
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1991-2000)
Dave Wainhouse was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1991 to 2000 for 5 teams, including the Montreal Expos, a span of 10 seasons. Across 85 career appearances, he went 2-3 with a 7.37 ERA and 66 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
- 6'2" / 190 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1991-08-03
- Last Game
- 2000-04-27
Full name: David Paul Wainhouse
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | MON | NL | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 6.75 | — | 0.0 |
| 1993 | SEA | AL | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.1 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 27.00 | — | 0.0 |
| 1996 | PIT | NL | 1 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23.2 | 22 | 15 | 10 | 16 | 5.70 | 4.61 (-24%) | -73.4 |
| 1997 | PIT | NL | 0 | 1 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 28.0 | 34 | 25 | 17 | 21 | 8.04 | 4.39 (-83%) | -203.8 |
| 1998 | COL | NL | 1 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11.0 | 15 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 4.91 | 4.43 (-11%) | -344.6 |
| 1999 | COL | NL | 0 | 0 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 28.2 | 37 | 22 | 16 | 18 | 6.91 | 4.71 (-47%) | -1121.6 |
| 2000 | SLN | NL | 0 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8.2 | 13 | 9 | 4 | 5 | 9.35 | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 7 seasons | 2 | 3 | 85 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 105.0 | 130 | 86 | 61 | 66 | 7.37 | — | -1,743 | ||
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 85 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 | 0 |
Career AVG .000 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career OBP .000 vs. league average .337 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career SLG .000 vs. league average .419 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career OPS .000 vs. league average .756 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | MON | NL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1993 | SEA | AL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1996 | PIT | NL | 17 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1997 | PIT | NL | 25 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1998 | COL | NL | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1999 | COL | NL | 19 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2000 | SLN | NL | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 7 seasons | 85 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .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
View full game log (170 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 47 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| Away | 38 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 47 | 58.0 | 70 | 36 | 26 | 34 | 5.59 |
| Away | 38 | 47.0 | 60 | 50 | 35 | 32 | 9.57 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000-04-27 | STL | MIL | — | 0.1 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2000-04-26 | STL | MIL | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2000-04-20 | STL | SDP | — | 1.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2000-04-16 | STL | COL | — | 0.1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000-04-12 | STL | HOU | L | 2.0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2000-04-11 | STL | HOU | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2000-04-09 | STL | MIL | — | 1.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000-04-07 | STL | MIL | — | 1.0 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2000-04-05 | STL | CHC | — | 1.0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999-10-01 | COL | SFG | — | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 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 | 85 |
Salary History
Dave Wainhouse's recorded salaries total $519,000 over 3 seasons, 1996 to 2000. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Wainhouse's career ran from 1991 to 2000. No salary is recorded for 1991, 1993, 1998, and 1999.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | SLN | NL | $250,000 |
| 1997 | PIT | NL | $160,000 |
| 1996 | PIT | NL | $109,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $519,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington State University | Pullman | WA | 1986, 1987, 1988 |
Dave Wainhouse: the record in brief
According to the bio, Dave Wainhouse debuted on August 3, 1991 and played a final game on April 27, 2000. By club, Wainhouse's seasons break down as the Montreal Expos (1991), the Seattle Mariners (1993), the Pittsburgh Pirates (1996 to 1997), the Colorado Rockies (1998 through 1999), and the St. Louis Cardinals (2000). Wainhouse, born on November 7, 1967, in Toronto, ON, CAN, is listed as a pitcher and hit left-handed while throwing right-handed. Size on record: 6 feet, 2 inches and 190 pounds. Wainhouse's full given name, per the bio, is David Paul Wainhouse.
The pitching table credits Wainhouse with a 2-3 record and a 7.37 ERA in 85 games. Wainhouse had 66 strikeouts. The league ERA over Wainhouse's seasons was 4.44, so the 7.37 figure ran 66.0% worse than average. In 1996, one of the busiest seasons, Wainhouse posted a 5.70 ERA; the league figure that year was 4.61.
The position breakdown shows 85 games, all at pitcher. On the mound, the fielding record shows 2 errors alongside 10 putouts and 21 assists.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dave Wainhouse
- What years did Dave Wainhouse play?
- Dave Wainhouse played in Major League Baseball from 1991 to 2000.
- Was Dave Wainhouse a pitcher?
- Yes. Dave Wainhouse pitched in the major leagues, recording 2 wins and 66 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Dave Wainhouse hit?
- Dave Wainhouse hit 0 career home runs.
- What teams did Dave Wainhouse play for?
- Dave Wainhouse played for 5 teams: the Montreal Expos (1991), the Seattle Mariners (1993), the Pittsburgh Pirates (1996–1997), the Colorado Rockies (1998–1999), and the St. Louis Cardinals (2000).
- What were Dave Wainhouse's career stats?
- In 85 games, Dave Wainhouse went 2-3 with a 7.37 ERA, 66 strikeouts, and 105.0 innings pitched.
- How much did Dave Wainhouse earn in his career?
- Dave Wainhouse's recorded salaries total $519,000 over 3 seasons, 1996 to 2000. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Wainhouse's career ran from 1991 to 2000. No salary is recorded for 1991, 1993, 1998, and 1999.
- What was Dave Wainhouse's salary?
- Dave Wainhouse's last recorded salary was $250,000, in 2000. His highest recorded salary was $250,000, in 2000, and his lowest was $109,000, in 1996. The Salary History table lists each season from 1996 to 2000.
- What position did Dave Wainhouse play?
- Dave Wainhouse played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Dave Wainhouse and how much did he weigh?
- Dave Wainhouse was listed at 6 feet 2 inches and 190 pounds.
- What was Dave Wainhouse's career ERA?
- Dave Wainhouse finished with a 7.37 career ERA, going 2-3 with 66 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Dave Wainhouse have?
- Dave Wainhouse recorded 66 career strikeouts.
- Is Dave Wainhouse in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Dave Wainhouse has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.