David West (baseball)
David West | |
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Pitcher | |
Born: Memphis, Tennessee, U.S. | September 1, 1964|
Died: May 14, 2022 Memphis, Tennessee, U.S. | (aged 57)|
Batted: Left Threw: Left | |
Professional debut | |
MLB: September 24, 1988, for the New York Mets | |
NPB: April 8, 1997, for the Fukuoka Daiei Hawks | |
Last appearance | |
NPB: August 9, 1997, for the Fukuoka Daiei Hawks | |
MLB: September 4, 1998, for the Boston Red Sox | |
MLB statistics | |
Win–loss record | 31–38 |
Earned run average | 4.66 |
Strikeouts | 437 |
NPB statistics | |
Win–loss record | 8–5 |
Earned run average | 6.38 |
Strikeouts | 63 |
Teams | |
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Career highlights and awards | |
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David Lee West (September 1, 1964 – May 14, 2022) was an American professional
Early life
West was born in Memphis, Tennessee, on September 1, 1964.[1] He attended Craigmont High School in his hometown, where he pitched for the school's baseball team.[2] After his graduation in 1983,[3] the New York Mets selected him in the fourth round of the 1983 MLB draft.[1]
Professional career
West played six seasons in the minor leagues from 1983 to 1988,[4] and was regarded as the Mets' premier pitching prospect.[5] He made his MLB debut for the franchise on September 24, 1988, at the age of 24,[1] pitching five innings, striking out three, and being the winning pitcher in a 14–1 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals.[6] After posting a 7.40 earned run average (ERA) in 21 games pitched (7 starts) midway through his 1989 rookie season, he was traded to the Minnesota Twins with Rick Aguilera, Tim Drummond, and Kevin Tapani for Frank Viola on July 31 that year.[1]
West compiled a 7–9
During the 1992 season, West was limited to 9 games (3 starts) and had a 1–3 record with a 6.99 ERA in 28+1⁄3 innings pitched. He was traded at the end of the year to the
Personal life
West died on May 14, 2022.
References
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j "David West Statistics and History". Baseball-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on May 16, 2022. Retrieved May 16, 2022.
- ISBN 978-1-4396-4223-8.
- ^ ISBN 978-1-59670-034-5.
- ^ a b "David West Minor, Japanese & Independent Leagues Statistics and History". Baseball-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on May 16, 2022. Retrieved May 16, 2022.
- ^ a b c d e "Former Twins lefthander David West dead from cancer at 57". Star Tribune. Minneapolis. May 14, 2022. Archived from the original on May 15, 2022. Retrieved May 16, 2022.
- ^ "September 24, 1988 New York Mets at St. Louis Cardinals Box Score Play by Play and Box Score". Baseball-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. September 24, 1988. Archived from the original on May 16, 2022. Retrieved May 16, 2022.
- ^ "David West 1991 Pitching Game Log". Baseball-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on May 16, 2022. Retrieved May 16, 2022.
- ^ "1991 World Series Minnesota Twins over Atlanta Braves (4–3)". Baseball-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on May 16, 2022. Retrieved May 16, 2022.
- ^ "1993 Pitching Game Log". Baseball-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on May 16, 2022. Retrieved May 16, 2022.
- ^ "1994 Topps baseball card # 266".
- ^ Breen, Matt (May 16, 2022). ""Everyone loved him": David West and his groceries played a key role for the 1993 Phillies". The Philadelphia Inquirer. Archived from the original on May 16, 2022. Retrieved May 16, 2022.
- ^ a b Coffey, Alex (May 14, 2022). "Former Phillies pitcher David West dies at 57 following battle with brain cancer". The Philadelphia Inquirer. Archived from the original on May 16, 2022. Retrieved May 16, 2022.
External links
- Career statistics and player information from Baseball Reference, or Fangraphs