Dave Wainhouse
Encyclopedia
David Paul Wainhouse is a former professional baseball
player who pitched
for seven seasons in Major League Baseball
. A right-hander, Wainhouse was primarily a middle reliever
.
in Mercer Island, Washington
, where he played varsity baseball in his senior year. He attended college at Washington State
, where he joined the baseball squad as a walk-on. Wainhouse had a strong season in his junior year, finishing with a 7-0 record.
The Montreal Expos
selected Wainhouse with their first-round pick of the 1988 Major League Baseball Draft
, making him the first Canadian-born player picked the first round as well as the highest-ever pick out of Washington State.
Later that summer, prior to making his professional debut, Wainhouse was named to the Canada's Olympic baseball
team. At the Seoul Games
, baseball
was a demonstration event. Canada finished the preliminary round with a 1-2 record and failed to qualify for the medal round.
of the Single-A Florida State League
. He progressed rapidly through the Expos farm system, earning a promotion to the Jacksonville Expos
of the Double-A Southern League
in . The season saw Wainhouse start with the Harrisburg Senators
of the Double-A Eastern League, get promoted to the Triple-A Indianapolis Indians
and, as a September call-up, see a two-game stint in Montreal
.
While playing with Indianapolis in , Wainhouse suffered a knee injury that put him on the disabled list
for the remainder of the season. That offseason, the Expos traded him to the Seattle Mariners
(along with Kevin Foster) for Frank Bolick
and a player to be named later
. He only appeared in three games for the Mariners at the start of the season before getting demoted to the minors.
A back injury kept Wainhouse out of action in . He spent the following season in the minor league systems of the Toronto Blue Jays
and Florida Marlins
, failing to return to the majors until , with the Pittsburgh Pirates
. He split time in and between the Pirates and their Triple-A affiliate, the Calgary Cannons
. At the end of the 1997 campaign, Wainhouse signed with the Colorado Rockies
. Just as he did in Pittsburgh, Wainhouse spent and shuttling between the major league club and their Triple-A farm team, this time the Colorado Springs Sky Sox
.
Wainhouse signed with the St. Louis Cardinals
in , once again splitting time between Triple-A and the majors that year. He appeared in nine games with the Cardinals before an injury ended his season.
Wainhouse retired after the season. In a seven-season major league career, he compiled a career record of 2-3 in 85 games with an ERA
of 7.37. Wainhouse now lives in Kent, Washington
with his wife and two children. He currently operates a baseball academy and has been named as the assistant coach of the Seattle University
Redhawks baseball program.
Baseball
Baseball is a bat-and-ball sport played between two teams of nine players each. The aim is to score runs by hitting a thrown ball with a bat and touching a series of four bases arranged at the corners of a ninety-foot diamond...
player who pitched
Pitcher
In baseball, the pitcher is the player who throwsthe baseball from the pitcher's mound toward the catcher to begin each play, with the goal of retiring a batter, who attempts to either make contact with the pitched ball or draw a walk. In the numbering system used to record defensive plays, the...
for seven seasons in Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball is the highest level of professional baseball in the United States and Canada, consisting of teams that play in the National League and the American League...
. A right-hander, Wainhouse was primarily a middle reliever
Middle relief pitcher
In baseball, middle relief pitchers are relief pitchers who commonly pitch in the 6th or 7th innings or in situations where several innings worth of work is required . In the National League, a middle reliever often comes in after the starting pitcher has been pulled for a pinch hitter...
.
Amateur career
Wainhouse attended Mercer Island High SchoolMercer Island High School
Mercer Island High School is a public high school located in Mercer Island, Washington in the U.S., as part of the Mercer Island School District....
in Mercer Island, Washington
Mercer Island, Washington
Mercer Island is a city in King County, Washington, United States and the name of the island in Lake Washington on which the city sits. The population was 22,699 at the 2010 census....
, where he played varsity baseball in his senior year. He attended college at Washington State
Washington State University
Washington State University is a public research university based in Pullman, Washington, in the Palouse region of the Pacific Northwest. Founded in 1890, WSU is the state's original and largest land-grant university...
, where he joined the baseball squad as a walk-on. Wainhouse had a strong season in his junior year, finishing with a 7-0 record.
The Montreal Expos
Montreal Expos
The Montreal Expos were a Major League Baseball team located in Montreal, Quebec from 1969 through 2004, holding the first MLB franchise awarded outside the United States. After the 2004 season, MLB moved the Expos to Washington, D.C. and renamed them the Nationals.Named after the Expo 67 World's...
selected Wainhouse with their first-round pick of the 1988 Major League Baseball Draft
1988 Major League Baseball Draft
-First round selections:The following are the first round picks in the 1988 Major League Baseball draft.-Supplemental First Round Selections:-External links:*...
, making him the first Canadian-born player picked the first round as well as the highest-ever pick out of Washington State.
Later that summer, prior to making his professional debut, Wainhouse was named to the Canada's Olympic baseball
Canada national baseball team
Canada has qualified for two Olympic games, in 2004 and 2008. Canadian teams also competed twice when baseball was a demonstration sport, in 1984 and 1988.-1984 Summer Olympics:...
team. At the Seoul Games
1988 Summer Olympics
The 1988 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XXIV Olympiad, were an all international multi-sport events celebrated from September 17 to October 2, 1988 in Seoul, South Korea. They were the second summer Olympic Games to be held in Asia and the first since the 1964 Summer Olympics...
, baseball
Baseball at the 1988 Summer Olympics
Baseball at the 1988 Summer Olympics was a demonstration sport for the seventh time. Eight teams competed in Seoul in the baseball tournament. The format used was the same as the tournament of four years earlier. Five teams that had competed in the 1984 tournament returned.-Preliminary round:There...
was a demonstration event. Canada finished the preliminary round with a 1-2 record and failed to qualify for the medal round.
Professional career
Wainhouse made his pro debut in with the West Palm Beach ExposWest Palm Beach Expos
The West Palm Beach Expos were a Florida State League minor league baseball team that existed from 1969 to 1997. Located in West Palm Beach, Florida, they were affiliated with the Montreal Expos and they played their home games at West Palm Beach Municipal Stadium. They were one of the longest...
of the Single-A Florida State League
Florida State League
The Florida State League is a Class A-Advanced minor league baseball league operating in the state of Florida. They are one of three leagues currently operating in Class A-Advanced, the third highest of six classifications of minor leagues...
. He progressed rapidly through the Expos farm system, earning a promotion to the Jacksonville Expos
Jacksonville Suns
The Jacksonville Suns are a minor league baseball team based in Jacksonville, Florida. The team is currently a member of the Southern League and is the class Double-A affiliate of the Miami Marlins Major League Baseball team...
of the Double-A Southern League
Southern League (baseball)
The Southern League is a minor league baseball league which operates in the Southern United States. It is classified a Double-A league. The original league was formed in , and shut down in . A new league, the Southern Association, was formed in , consisting of twelve teams...
in . The season saw Wainhouse start with the Harrisburg Senators
Harrisburg Senators
The Harrisburg Senators are a minor league baseball team based in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. The team, which plays in the Eastern League, is the Double-A affiliate of the Washington Nationals....
of the Double-A Eastern League, get promoted to the Triple-A Indianapolis Indians
Indianapolis Indians
The Indianapolis Indians are a minor league baseball team based in Indianapolis, Indiana. The team, which plays in the International League, is the Triple-A affiliate of the Pittsburgh Pirates major-league club. The Indians play at Victory Field, located in downtown Indianapolis...
and, as a September call-up, see a two-game stint in Montreal
Montreal
Montreal is a city in Canada. It is the largest city in the province of Quebec, the second-largest city in Canada and the seventh largest in North America...
.
While playing with Indianapolis in , Wainhouse suffered a knee injury that put him on the disabled list
Disabled list
In Major League Baseball, the disabled list is a method for teams to remove their injured players from the roster in order to summon healthy players.-General guidelines:...
for the remainder of the season. That offseason, the Expos traded him to the Seattle Mariners
Seattle Mariners
The Seattle Mariners are a professional baseball team based in Seattle, Washington. Enfranchised in , the Mariners are a member of the Western Division of Major League Baseball's American League. Safeco Field has been the Mariners' home ballpark since July...
(along with Kevin Foster) for Frank Bolick
Frank Bolick
Frank Charles Bolick is a former Major League Baseball player from Ashland, Pennsylvania. He was an infielder for the Montreal Expos and Anaheim Angels. He also played four seasons in Japan with the Chiba Lotte Marines...
and a player to be named later
Player to be named later
The concept of the "player to be named later" is most often associated with Major League Baseball and Minor League Baseball trades.-Description:...
. He only appeared in three games for the Mariners at the start of the season before getting demoted to the minors.
A back injury kept Wainhouse out of action in . He spent the following season in the minor league systems of the Toronto Blue Jays
Toronto Blue Jays
The Toronto Blue Jays are a professional baseball team located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The Blue Jays are a member of the Eastern Division of Major League Baseball 's American League ....
and Florida Marlins
Florida Marlins
The Miami Marlins are a professional baseball team based in Miami, Florida, United States. Established in 1993 as an expansion franchise called the Florida Marlins, the Marlins are a member of the Eastern Division of Major League Baseball's National League. The Marlins played their home games at...
, failing to return to the majors until , with the Pittsburgh Pirates
Pittsburgh Pirates
The Pittsburgh Pirates are a Major League Baseball club based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They play in the Central Division of the National League, and are five-time World Series Champions...
. He split time in and between the Pirates and their Triple-A affiliate, the Calgary Cannons
Calgary Cannons
The Calgary Cannons were a minor league baseball team located in Calgary, Alberta, Canada for 18 seasons, from 1985 until 2002. They were a member of the AAA Pacific Coast League and played at Foothills Stadium. The Cannons replaced the Calgary Expos who played in the rookie level Pioneer League...
. At the end of the 1997 campaign, Wainhouse signed with the Colorado Rockies
Colorado Rockies
The Colorado Rockies are a Major League Baseball team based in Denver, Colorado. Established in 1991, they started play in 1993 and are in the West Division of the National League. The team is named after the Rocky Mountains...
. Just as he did in Pittsburgh, Wainhouse spent and shuttling between the major league club and their Triple-A farm team, this time the Colorado Springs Sky Sox
Colorado Springs Sky Sox
The Colorado Springs Sky Sox are a minor league baseball team in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The team's colors are red and blue. The team plays in the Pacific Coast League and are the Triple-A affiliate of the major league Colorado Rockies...
.
Wainhouse signed with the St. Louis Cardinals
St. Louis Cardinals
The St. Louis Cardinals are a professional baseball team based in St. Louis, Missouri. They are members of the Central Division in the National League of Major League Baseball. The Cardinals have won eleven World Series championships, the most of any National League team, and second overall only to...
in , once again splitting time between Triple-A and the majors that year. He appeared in nine games with the Cardinals before an injury ended his season.
Wainhouse retired after the season. In a seven-season major league career, he compiled a career record of 2-3 in 85 games with an ERA
Earned run average
In baseball statistics, earned run average is the mean of earned runs given up by a pitcher per nine innings pitched. It is determined by dividing the number of earned runs allowed by the number of innings pitched and multiplying by nine...
of 7.37. Wainhouse now lives in Kent, Washington
Kent, Washington
Kent is a city located in King County, Washington, United States, and is the third largest city in King County and the sixth largest in the state. An outlying suburb of Seattle, Kent is also the corporate home for companies such as REI and Oberto Sausage...
with his wife and two children. He currently operates a baseball academy and has been named as the assistant coach of the Seattle University
Seattle University
Seattle University is a Jesuit Catholic university located in the First Hill neighborhood of Seattle, Washington, USA.SU is the largest independent university in the Northwest US, with over 7,500 students enrolled in undergraduate and graduate programs within eight schools, and is one of 28 member...
Redhawks baseball program.