Elmer Bliss

Born: 3/9/1875 in Penfield, PA, USA

Died: 3/18/1962 in Bradford, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1903-09-28 | Final Game: 1904-05-11

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

Full name: Elmer Ward Bliss

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Biography

Elmer Bliss was a professional baseball pitcher who played in the early 20th century, making his mark in a competitive era that was characterized by a transition in the game’s playing style and the introduction of more sophisticated pitching techniques. Born in 1875, Bliss's career spanned from 1903 to 1904, during which he showcased his skills in a limited but noteworthy capacity. He achieved a career record of 1-0, demonstrating his capability on the mound, albeit over a brief period. Bliss's most remarkable statistic was his career ERA of 0.0, a rare accomplishment that speaks to his effectiveness as a pitcher during his time in the Major Leagues. Over the course of his career, he recorded 3 strikeouts, highlighting his ability to retire batters through skillful pitching. Although he did not secure any saves, his contributions to the teams he played for remain a testament to his talent in an era when the game was still evolving. Elmer Bliss's brief yet impressive career in the early 1900s places him among the unique figures in baseball history, reflecting the challenges and triumphs of players during this formative period in the sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
1	0	1	0	0	0	0	7.0	4	0	0	0	3	0.00	0

Career ERA 0.00 vs. league average 3.10 across their career seasons — 100.0% better 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
1903	NYY	AL	1	0	1	0	0	0	0	7.0	4	0	0	3	0.00	—	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
2	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .308 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.642 across their career seasons — 100.0% 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
1903	NYY	AL	1	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1904	NYY	AL	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

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

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1903	NYA	P	1	0	0	0	0	0
1904	NYA	OF	1	0	0	0	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	1
Right Field	1