Art Ball, baseball player, 1894-1898

Art Ball

Born: 1872 in Madison, IN, USA

Died: 12/26/1915 in Chicago, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1894-08-01 | Final Game: 1898-10-15

Throws: RWeight: 168 lbs

Full name: Arthur Ball

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Biography

Art Ball was a professional baseball player born in 1872, who played primarily as a position player during the late 19th century. His career spanned from 1894 until his last appearance on October 15, 1898. Over the course of his brief career, Ball participated in 33 games, where he recorded 16 hits and achieved a batting average of .19. He contributed 8 runs batted in and managed to steal 2 bases, showcasing a modest yet notable presence on the field during a time when baseball was evolving rapidly. Ball's playing era coincided with the transitional phase of Major League Baseball, marked by the shift from the deadball era towards more offensive play. Although his statistical contributions may not have placed him among the game's greats, his participation in the league during those formative years reflects the diverse tapestry of players who helped shape the early foundations of professional baseball. Art Ball's journey through the game is a reminder of the countless athletes who contributed to the sport's history, even if their careers were short-lived or statistics less prominent.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
33 84 7 16 2 0 0 8 2 7 11 0.190 0.261 0.214 0.475 -399.6

Career AVG .190 vs. league average .289 across their career seasons — 34.1% below league average.

Career OBP .261 vs. league average .356 across their career seasons — 26.6% below league average.

Career SLG .214 vs. league average .389 across their career seasons — 44.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.475 vs. league average 0.745 across their career seasons — 36.2% 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
1894 STL NL 1 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.333 — — — — 0.0
1898 BLN NL 32 81 7 15 2 0 0 8 2 7 10 0.185 .270 (-32%) .333 (-23%) .347 (-40%) .680 (-31%) -399.6

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 3 0 3 10 1 0
3B 15 0 18 30 5 3
OF 1 0 1 0 0 0
SS 14 0 18 34 3 3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1894 SLN 2B 1 0 2 0 1 0
1898 BLN 2B 2 0 1 10 0 0
1898 BLN 3B 15 0 18 30 5 3
1898 BLN OF 1 0 1 0 0 0
1898 BLN SS 14 0 18 34 3 3

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 3
Third Base 15
Shortstop 14
Center Field 1