Ted Abernathy, baseball player, 1942-1944

Ted Abernathy

Born: 10/30/1921 in Bynum, NC, USA

Died: 11/16/2001 in Charlotte, NC, USA

MLB Debut: 1942-09-19 | Final Game: 1944-04-29

Bats: R | Throws: L | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 210 lbs

Full name: Talmadge Lafayette Abernathy

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Biography

Ted Abernathy, born in 1921, had a brief yet notable career in Major League Baseball as a position player. He played from 1942 until April 29, 1944, during a period marked by the challenges of World War II, which significantly impacted the composition and dynamics of the league. Over the course of his career, Abernathy appeared in 7 games, where he recorded 1 hit, resulting in a batting average of 0.2. Despite not achieving significant offensive numbers, his presence on a major league roster during such turbulent times reflects the depth and resilience of baseball as America's pastime. Abernathy's time in the major leagues was limited, with no home runs or RBIs to his name, and he did not steal any bases. His career encapsulates the experiences of many players who participated in the league during an era when numerous athletes were drafted into military service, leading to a temporary reshaping of team rosters. While his impact on the field may not have been statistically significant, Ted Abernathy's journey through the major leagues remains a testament to the enduring spirit of baseball during one of the nation's most challenging eras.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
0 3 7 2 1 0 0 20.3 31 25 0 17 13 11.07 0

Career ERA 11.07 vs. league average 3.55 across their career seasons — 211.9% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
1942 PHA AL 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 2.7 2 3 3 1 10.12 — 0.0
1943 PHA AL 0 3 5 2 1 0 0 14.7 24 21 13 10 12.89 3.50 (-268%) -163.3
1944 PHA AL 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 3.0 5 1 1 2 3.00 — 0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
7 5 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 0.200 0.333 0.200 0.533 0.0

Career AVG .200 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — 22.2% below league average.

Career OBP .333 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .200 vs. league average .351 across their career seasons — 43.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.533 vs. league average 0.676 across their career seasons — 21.1% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
1942 PHA AL 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1943 PHA AL 5 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.250 — — — — 0.0
1944 PHA AL 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 7 0 3 4 1 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1942 PHA P 1 0 1 1 0 0
1943 PHA P 5 0 2 3 1 0
1944 PHA P 1 0 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 7

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Elon University Elon NC 1939, 1940, 1941