Yankees recognize Dave Pavlas on his birthday
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 12, 2026, 3:30 PM
Last updated Aug 12, 2026
August 12 marks the birthday of former Yankees pitcher Dave Pavlas, born in 1962 in Frankfurt, Germany, and raised in Texas. Pavlas had a brief MLB career with the Yankees in 1995 and 1996, making headlines as a replacement player during the 1994-95 strike. Despite limited appearances and controversy among teammates, he recorded a 2.51 ERA in 28.2 innings for the Yankees. After leaving the Yankees, he continued to play professionally in various leagues worldwide before retiring in 2001.
- •Dave Pavlas celebrates his birthday on August 12, 1962.
- •He played for the Yankees from 1995 to 1996.
- •Pavlas had a career 2.51 ERA over 28.2 innings with the Yankees.
- •He was a replacement player during the MLB strike.
- •Pavlas retired from baseball in 2001.
- 3:30 PMYahoo Sports — Yankees Birthday of the Day: Dave Pavlas
"A 6-foot-7 right-handed pitcher born in Germany and raised in Texas who spent parts of two seasons with the Yankees.
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