Ernie Beam

Born: 3/17/1867 in Mansfield, OH, USA

Died: 9/12/1918 in Mansfield, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1895-05-02 | Final Game: 1895-08-03

Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Ernest Joseph Beam

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Biography

Ernie Beam was a professional baseball player born in 1867, who played during the formative years of Major League Baseball. His career spanned a brief period from May 2, 1895, to August 3, 1895, during which he appeared in 10 games as a position player. Beam's time in the league was marked by a batting average of .182, with 2 hits, and he notably recorded 1 stolen base. Although he did not achieve significant offensive output, his participation in the game contributed to the early development of baseball as it transitioned into the modern era. Beam's career coincided with a pivotal time in baseball history when the sport was beginning to establish itself as America's pastime. The mid-1890s were characterized by a growing fan base and the formation of more organized leagues, setting the stage for the future of professional baseball. While his numbers may not reflect a long or illustrious career, Ernie Beam remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball's early years, representing the countless players who contributed to the sport's evolution during its infancy.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	2	9	1	1	0	3	24.7	33	31	1	25	3	11.31	0

Career ERA 11.31 vs. league average 4.77 across their career seasons — 137.0% 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
1895	PHI	NL	0	2	9	1	1	0	3	24.7	33	31	25	3	11.31	4.77 (-137%)	-1398.6

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
10	11	2	2	0	0	0	0	1	0	4	0.182	0.250	0.182	0.432	0.0

Career AVG .182 vs. league average .296 across their career seasons — 38.6% below league average.

Career OBP .250 vs. league average .361 across their career seasons — 30.8% below league average.

Career SLG .182 vs. league average .400 across their career seasons — 54.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.432 vs. league average 0.761 across their career seasons — 43.3% 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
1895	PHI	NL	10	11	2	2	0	0	0	0	1	0	4	0.182	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	1	0	1	0	1	0
P	9	0	0	4	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1895	PHI	OF	1	0	1	0	1	0
1895	PHI	P	9	0	0	4	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	9
Left Field	1