Pug Cavet

Born: 12/26/1889 in McGregor, TX, USA

Died: 8/4/1966 in San Luis Obispo, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1911-04-25 | Final Game: 1915-07-10

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 176 lbs

Full name: Tillar H. Cavet

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Biography

Pug Cavet, born in 1889, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1911 to 1915. Known for his effective pitching style, Cavet finished his career with an 11-9 win-loss record and a commendable earned run average (ERA) of 2.98. Throughout his time in the league, he recorded 78 strikeouts and earned 3 saves, showcasing his ability to perform in high-pressure situations. Cavet's career unfolded during a transitional period in baseball, as the sport began to shift towards a more offensive style, yet he managed to maintain a strong presence on the mound with his strategic approach to pitching. Cavet's contributions to the game were significant, especially considering the era in which he played. As baseball was evolving in the early 20th century, pitchers like Cavet were instrumental in setting the foundation for future generations. His performance and resilience on the field made him a notable figure among his contemporaries, and he left a lasting impact on the teams he played for during his brief but impactful career.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
11 9 49 22 8 1 3 226.3 218 75 3 67 78 2.98 0

Career ERA 2.98 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 DET AL 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 4.0 6 2 1 1 4.50 — 0.0
1914 DET AL 7 7 31 14 6 1 2 151.3 129 41 44 51 2.44 2.93 (+17%) -322.4
1915 DET AL 4 2 17 7 2 0 1 71.0 83 32 22 26 4.06 2.90 (-40%) 26.1

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
49 72 6 11 4 0 0 3 1 4 34 0.153 0.208 0.208 0.416 -419.0

Career AVG .153 vs. league average .256 across their career seasons — 40.4% below league average.

Career OBP .208 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — 35.9% below league average.

Career SLG .208 vs. league average .341 across their career seasons — 38.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.416 vs. league average 0.666 across their career seasons — 37.5% 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 DET AL 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1914 DET AL 31 47 3 5 1 0 0 2 0 2 22 0.106 — — — — -419.0
1915 DET AL 17 24 3 6 3 0 0 1 1 2 12 0.250 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 49 0 4 76 9 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1911 DET P 1 0 0 1 0 0
1914 DET P 31 0 0 54 6 1
1915 DET P 17 0 4 21 3 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 49