Dave Giusti

Dave Giusti
Giusti in 1967 with the Houston Astros.
Pitcher
Born: David John Giusti Jr.
(1939-11-27)November 27, 1939
Seneca Falls, New York, U.S.
Died: January 11, 2026(2026-01-11) (aged 86)
Mt. Lebanon, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Batted: Right Threw: Right
MLB debut
April 13, 1962, for the Houston Colt .45s
Last MLB appearance
September 27, 1977, for the Chicago Cubs
MLB statistics
Win–loss record100–93
Earned run average3.60
Strikeouts1,103
Saves145
Teams
Career highlights and awards

David John Giusti Jr. (November 27, 1939 – January 11, 2026) was an American professional baseball player. He played in Major League Baseball as a right-handed pitcher. His career lasted from 1962 to 1977. He was known for playing with the Pittsburgh Pirates. He won five National League Eastern Division titles and the World Series in 1971.

Giusti died on January 11, 2026 in Mt. Lebanon, Pennsylvania at the age of 86.

References

  1. ↑ "Pirates, A's Swap 9 Players; Garner and Medich Key Men". The New York Times. Associated Press. March 17, 1977. Retrieved July 5, 2017.
  2. ↑ Dave Giusti, World Series champion with Pirates who revolutionized relief pitching, dies at 86