Raleigh Aitchison, baseball player, 1911-1915

Raleigh Aitchison

Born: 12/5/1887 in Tyndall, SD, USA

Died: 9/26/1958 in Columbus, KS, USA

MLB Debut: 1911-04-19 | Final Game: 1915-06-20

Bats: R | Throws: L | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Raleigh Leonidas Aitchison

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Biography

Raleigh Aitchison, born in 1887, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in the early 20th century, a time marked by the transition from the deadball era to a more offense-oriented game. Aitchison's career spanned from 1911 to 1915, during which he showcased his skills on the mound with a career record of 12-12 and an earned run average (ERA) of 3.01. His ability to strike out batters was notable, as he recorded a total of 101 strikeouts over his playing tenure, demonstrating his effectiveness as a pitcher in an era where pitching was often defined by control and strategy. Aitchison's contributions to the game were significant, particularly for a pitcher of his time. He played in a league that was beginning to evolve, and his performance reflected the changing dynamics of baseball. While he did not record any saves, his role as a starter and reliever allowed him to impact games in various capacities. The statistics he compiled during his career remain a testament to his skill and determination on the field, marking him as a noteworthy figure in the history of early 20th-century baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
12 12 34 22 10 3 0 206.3 193 69 7 67 101 3.01 0

Career ERA 3.01 vs. league average 3.03 across their career seasons — near 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
1911 BRO NL 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 1.3 1 0 1 0 0.00 — 0.0
1914 BRO NL 12 7 26 17 8 3 0 172.3 156 51 60 87 2.66 2.93 (+9%) 347.3
1915 BRO NL 0 4 7 5 2 0 0 32.7 36 18 6 14 4.96 2.90 (-71%) -487.4

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
34 59 4 10 0 0 0 2 0 9 17 0.169 0.279 0.169 0.449 -181.7

Career AVG .169 vs. league average .256 across their career seasons — 33.9% below league average.

Career OBP .279 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — 13.9% below league average.

Career SLG .169 vs. league average .341 across their career seasons — 50.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.449 vs. league average 0.666 across their career seasons — 32.6% 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
1911 BRO NL 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1914 BRO NL 26 51 4 10 0 0 0 2 0 7 12 0.196 .255 (-23%) .322 (-9%) .339 (-42%) .661 (-26%) -181.7
1915 BRO NL 7 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 5 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 34 0 9 42 7 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1911 BRO P 1 0 0 0 0 0
1914 BRO P 26 0 8 30 4 0
1915 BRO P 7 0 1 12 3 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 34