Dave Giusti

Dave Giusti
Dave Giusti
	Giusti with the Houston Astros in 1967
	Pitcher
	Born: November 27, 1939; Seneca Falls, New York, U.S.
	Died: January 11, 2026 (aged 86); Pittsburgh, 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 record	100–93
Earned run average	3.60
Strikeouts	1,103
Saves	145
	Stats at Baseball Reference
Teams
	Houston Colt .45's / Astros (1962, 1964–1968); St. Louis Cardinals (1969); Pittsburgh Pirates (1970–1976); Oakland Athletics (1977); Chicago Cubs (1977);
Career highlights and awards
	All-Star (1973); World Series champion (1971); NL saves leader (1971);

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 from 1962 to 1977 for the Houston Colt .45's / Astros, Pittsburgh Pirates, St. Louis Cardinals, Oakland Athletics, and Chicago Cubs. Giusti played for Pirates teams that won five National League Eastern Division titles in six years between 1970 and 1975 and won the World Series in 1971.

Giusti's trademark pitch was the palmball, which he learned in college and mastered in the major leagues. His 133 career saves rank fourth in Pirates history, while his 410 appearances rank eighth overall.