David Peter Walsh (born September 25, 1960) is a former professional baseball pitcher. Walsh pitched in 20 games for the Los Angeles Dodgers of Major League Baseball during the 1990 baseball season.
| Dave Walsh | |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | |
| Born: September 25, 1960 Arlington, Massachusetts | |
Batted: Right Threw: Left | |
| MLB debut | |
| August 13, 1990, for the Los Angeles Dodgers | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| October 2, 1990, for the Los Angeles Dodgers | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Win–loss record | 1–0 |
| Earned run average | 3.86 |
| Strikeouts | 15 |
| Stats at Baseball Reference | |
| Teams | |
Early life and education
editHe graduated from El Camino Real High School (Woodland Hills, California) in 1978, where he played varsity baseball and earned All-Los Angeles City honors as a pitcher in his senior year. He went on to play baseball at the University of California, Santa Barbara, (UCSB).
Playing career
editWalsh was drafted by the Toronto Blue Jays in the ninth round (212th overall) of the 1982 Major League Baseball draft.[1] He played multiple seasons in the Mexican League and was a member of Tecolotes de los Dos Laredos and Potros de Tijuana.[2]
He made his MLB debut with the Los Angeles Dodgers in August 1990 and appeared in 20 games during the 1990 Major League Baseball season.
Post-playing career
editWalsh became a teacher in Oklahoma and coached baseball. As a coach, he was an assistant with NCAA Division II Oklahoma Christian Eagles from 2014 to 2016.[3][4] He rejoined the staff in 2022.[4]
Before making the collegiate ranks, he was a teacher and the pitching coach at Edmond Santa Fe High School for 15 years.[4] He has taught at Harding Charter Preparatory High School.[4] He currently teaches at Deer Creek High School (Edmond, Oklahoma) as the AP English Language and Composition and English IV teacher.[citation needed]
Personal life
editWalsh, like his father, struggled with addiction.[2]
References
edit- ^ "1982 Draft Tracker". mlb.com. Retrieved October 4, 2024.
- ^ a b Plaschke, Bill (December 26, 1990). "Mexico to the Majors". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved October 4, 2024.
- ^ Wanish, Scott (August 24, 2013). "Long-time Santa Fe assistant baseball coach headed to OCU". Claremore Daily Progress. Retrieved October 4, 2024.
- ^ a b c d "Walsh returns; Whiteman, Henning join OC baseball staff". oceagles.com. February 1, 2022. Retrieved October 4, 2024.
External links
edit- Career statistics from Baseball Reference, or Baseball Reference (Minors)
- David Walsh at Oklahoma Christian Eagles and Lady Eagles