Jake Aydelott, baseball player, 1884-1886

Jake Aydelott

Born: 7/6/1861 in Marion, IN, USA

Died: 10/22/1926 in Detroit, MI, USA

MLB Debut: 1884-05-15 | Final Game: 1886-07-13

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Jacob Stuart Aydelott

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Biography

Jake Aydelott was a professional baseball pitcher who played in the late 19th century, a time when the game was evolving rapidly in the post-deadball era. Born in 1861, Aydelott's career spanned from May 15, 1884, to July 13, 1886. Over his brief career, he recorded a win-loss record of 5-9 and maintained an earned run average (ERA) of 4.79. He struck out a total of 35 batters, showcasing his ability to compete at a time when pitching styles were transitioning and the emphasis on strikeouts was beginning to rise. Aydelott's contributions to the game were significant during a formative period in baseball history. The late 1800s saw the introduction of various rule changes and the emergence of new strategies that would shape the future of the sport. Although his career statistics did not place him among the game's elite, Aydelott's role as a pitcher in this transitional era reflects the challenges and dynamics faced by players of his time. His legacy is a reminder of the rich tapestry of baseball history, where every player contributed to the game's development.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
5 9 14 14 13 0 0 124.0 150 66 0 41 35 4.79 0

Career ERA 4.79 vs. league average 3.21 across their career seasons — 49.0% 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
1884 IN2 AA 5 7 12 12 11 0 0 106.0 129 58 29 30 4.92 3.11 (-58%) -1141.7
1886 PH4 AA 0 2 2 2 2 0 0 18.0 21 8 12 5 4.00 3.37 (-19%) -531.3

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
14 50 1 5 1 0 0 0 0 3 0 0.100 0.151 0.120 0.271 0.0

Career AVG .100 vs. league average .245 across their career seasons — 59.1% below league average.

Career OBP .151 vs. league average .289 across their career seasons — 47.7% below league average.

Career SLG .120 vs. league average .329 across their career seasons — 63.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.271 vs. league average 0.618 across their career seasons — 56.1% 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
1884 IN2 AA 12 44 1 5 1 0 0 0 0 2 0 0.114 — — — — 0.0
1886 PH4 AA 2 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 1 0 1 0 0 0
P 14 0 1 19 6 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1884 IN2 OF 1 0 1 0 0 0
1884 IN2 P 12 0 1 16 6 0
1886 PH4 P 2 0 0 3 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 14
Center Field 1