Dave Wainhouse
Born: 11/7/1967 in Toronto, ON, CAN
MLB Debut: 1991-08-03 | Final Game: 2000-04-27
Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 190 lbs
Full name: David Paul Wainhouse
Biography
Dave Wainhouse, born in 1967, was a professional baseball pitcher known for his tenure in Major League Baseball from 1991 until 2000. Throughout his career, he played in various roles but primarily served as a reliever. Wainhouse made his major league debut on August 3, 1991, and concluded his playing career on April 27, 2000. Over the course of his time in the big leagues, he recorded a career win-loss record of 2-3, with an earned run average (ERA) of 7.37. His ability to strike out batters was notable, as he accumulated a total of 66 strikeouts during his career.
Wainhouse's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, marked by the emergence of the long ball and evolving pitching strategies. While he may not have achieved the accolades of some of his contemporaries, his contributions to his teams were significant in the context of the game, particularly as a reliable arm in the bullpen. Though he did not record any saves, Wainhouse's presence on the mound reflected the challenges pitchers faced during the late 1990s, a time characterized by offensive prowess and the increasing importance of specialized relief pitching.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 3 | 85 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 105.0 | 130 | 86 | 15 | 61 | 66 | 7.37 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | WSN | NL | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.7 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 6.75 | - |
| 1993 | SEA | AL | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.3 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 27.00 | 0.0 |
| 1996 | PIT | NL | 1 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23.7 | 22 | 15 | 10 | 16 | 5.70 | -73.7 |
| 1997 | PIT | NL | 0 | 1 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 28.0 | 34 | 25 | 17 | 21 | 8.04 | -205.0 |
| 1998 | COL | NL | 1 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11.0 | 15 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 4.91 | -345.3 |
| 1999 | COL | NL | 0 | 0 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 28.7 | 37 | 22 | 16 | 18 | 6.91 | -1128.2 |
| 2000 | STL | NL | 0 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8.7 | 13 | 9 | 4 | 5 | 9.35 | - |
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 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | WSN | 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 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1997 | PIT | NL | 25 | 2 | 0 | 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 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1999 | COL | NL | 19 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2000 | STL | NL | 9 | 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 | 85 | 0 | 10 | 21 | 2 | 3 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | MON | P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 | SEA | P | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | PIT | P | 17 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 1 | 0 |
| 1997 | PIT | P | 25 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| 1998 | COL | P | 10 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 2 |
| 1999 | COL | P | 19 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| 2000 | SLN | P | 9 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 85 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | SLN | NL | $250,000 |
| 1997 | PIT | NL | $160,000 |
| 1996 | PIT | NL | $109,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $519,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington State University | Pullman | WA | 1986, 1987, 1988 |