David West
Born: 9/1/1964 in Memphis, TN, USA
Died: 5/14/2022 in Palm City, FL, USA
MLB Debut: 1988-09-24 | Final Game: 1998-09-04
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'6" | Weight: 205 lbs
Full name: David Lee West
Biography
David West was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1988 to 1998. Born in 1964, West made his mark in the Major Leagues during a time when the game was evolving with the increasing emphasis on offensive power and the emergence of more specialized pitching roles. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 31 wins and 38 losses, with a career earned run average (ERA) of 4.66. West was known for his durability on the mound, amassing 437 strikeouts and contributing to his teams both as a starter and in relief, as evidenced by his three career saves.
Throughout his tenure in Major League Baseball, West showcased a competitive spirit that resonated well within the game. While he may not have achieved superlative accolades, his contributions were significant during a transitional period in baseball, bridging the gap between the more traditional styles of the past and the modern game. His journey through various teams highlighted the resilience and adaptability required to succeed in the ever-changing landscape of professional baseball. David West's legacy is remembered among fans and players alike as a testament to the dedication and hard work that defines the sport.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | 38 | 204 | 78 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 569.3 | 525 | 295 | 65 | 311 | 437 | 4.66 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | NYN | NL | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.0 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3.00 | 0.0 |
| 1989 | MIN | AL | 3 | 2 | 10 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 39.3 | 48 | 28 | 19 | 31 | 6.41 | -724.1 |
| 1989 | NYN | NL | 0 | 2 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24.3 | 25 | 20 | 14 | 19 | 7.40 | -903.1 |
| 1990 | MIN | AL | 7 | 9 | 29 | 27 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 146.3 | 142 | 83 | 78 | 92 | 5.10 | -4659.0 |
| 1991 | MIN | AL | 4 | 4 | 15 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 71.3 | 66 | 36 | 28 | 52 | 4.54 | -1945.8 |
| 1992 | MIN | AL | 1 | 3 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 28.3 | 32 | 22 | 20 | 19 | 6.99 | -923.7 |
| 1993 | PHI | NL | 6 | 4 | 76 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 86.3 | 60 | 28 | 51 | 87 | 2.92 | 809.0 |
| 1994 | PHI | NL | 4 | 10 | 31 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 99.0 | 74 | 39 | 61 | 83 | 3.55 | 655.1 |
| 1995 | PHI | NL | 3 | 2 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 38.0 | 34 | 16 | 19 | 25 | 3.79 | -599.2 |
| 1996 | PHI | NL | 2 | 2 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 28.3 | 31 | 15 | 11 | 22 | 4.76 | 1302.1 |
| 1998 | BOS | AL | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 4 | 27.00 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 204 | 55 | 3 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 22 | 0.182 | 0.224 | 0.273 | 0.497 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | NYN | NL | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | 0.0 |
| 1989 | MIN | AL | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1989 | NYN | NL | 11 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.200 | 0.0 |
| 1990 | MIN | AL | 29 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1991 | MIN | AL | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1992 | MIN | AL | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1993 | PHI | NL | 76 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.400 | 0.0 |
| 1994 | PHI | NL | 31 | 28 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0.071 | 0.0 |
| 1995 | PHI | NL | 8 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0.125 | 0.0 |
| 1996 | PHI | NL | 7 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0.286 | 0.0 |
| 1998 | BOS | AL | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | WS | PHI | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 1993 | NLCS | PHI | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 1991 | WS | MIN | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 1991 | ALCS | MIN | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Career Pitching
| W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 9.3 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 10.61 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | NLCS | PHI | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2.7 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 13.50 |
| 1993 | WS | PHI | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 27.00 |
| 1991 | ALCS | MIN | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5.7 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 0.00 |
| 1991 | WS | MIN | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0.00 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 204 | 78 | 13 | 50 | 9 | 5 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | NYN | P | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989 | MIN | P | 10 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1989 | NYN | P | 11 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1990 | MIN | P | 29 | 27 | 3 | 16 | 2 | 2 |
| 1991 | MIN | P | 15 | 12 | 1 | 11 | 1 | 1 |
| 1992 | MIN | P | 9 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| 1993 | PHI | P | 76 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| 1994 | PHI | P | 31 | 14 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 1 |
| 1995 | PHI | P | 8 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 1996 | PHI | P | 7 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 | BOS | P | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 204 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | PHI | NL | $500,000 |
| 1995 | PHI | NL | $950,000 |
| 1994 | PHI | NL | $600,000 |
| 1993 | PHI | NL | $315,000 |
| 1991 | MIN | AL | $160,000 |
| 1990 | MIN | AL | $100,000 |
| 1989 | NYN | NL | $68,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $2,693,000 | ||