Dave Giusti

David John Giusti Jr.

• Bats Right, Throws Right
• Height 5' 11", Weight 195 lb.
• College Syracuse University
• High School North Syracuse High
• Debut April 13, 1962
• Final Game September 27, 1977
• Born November 27, 1939 in Seneca Falls, NY USA

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Biographical Information

Dave Giusti was a starting pitcher for several years with the Houston Astros, reaching a high of 15 victories with the 1966 Astros, then was a spot starter with the 1969 St. Louis Cardinals, before spending most of the rest of his career as a sucessful reliever with the Pittsburgh Pirates. He led the 1971 National League in saves and pitched 5.1 innings in the 1971 World Series without giving up a run. He closed out his big league career pitching 60 games split between the 1977 Athletics and the 1977 Cubs.

Giusti was born in Seneca Falls, NY, went to North Syracuse High School and captained the Syracuse University team that placed third in the 1961 College World Series.

Converted to the bullpen by the Pittsburgh Pirates in 1970, the palmballer saved 20 or more games four years in a row.

Notable Achievements

• NL All-Star (1973)
• NL Reliever of the Year Award Winner (1971)
• NL Saves Leader (1971)
• 15 Wins Seasons: 1 (1966)
• 200 Innings Pitched Seasons: 3 (1966-1968)
• 30 Saves Seasons: 1 (1971)
• Won a World Series with the Pittsburgh Pirates in 1971

Related Sites

• Dave Giusti at the SABR Bio Project