Elmer Cleveland

Born: 9/15/1862 in Washington, DC, USA

Died: 10/8/1913 in Zimmerman, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1884-08-29 | Final Game: 1891-04-23

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Elmer Ellsworth Cleveland

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Biography

Elmer Cleveland was a professional baseball player born in 1862, who played in the late 19th century, a period characterized by the early development of the sport as it transitioned from the amateur ranks to a more organized professional format. He played as a position player from 1884 until his final game on April 23, 1891, contributing to the game during its formative years. Over the course of his career, Cleveland appeared in 80 games, where he recorded 76 hits, achieving a batting average of .255. His offensive contributions included 4 home runs and 20 RBIs, along with 8 stolen bases, showcasing a balanced approach to hitting and base running. Cleveland's playing style reflected the evolving nature of baseball during the late 1800s, a time when players began to embrace more aggressive strategies on the base paths. While he may not have been a superstar, his presence in the lineup was part of a larger narrative that included the game's shift toward greater athleticism and competition. As a player active during the early days of professional baseball, Cleveland's contributions to the sport helped pave the way for future generations, illustrating the passion and dedication that characterized the players of his era.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
80	298	52	76	11	5	4	20	8	24	33	0.255	0.317	0.366	0.683	314.3

Career AVG .255 vs. league average .245 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .317 vs. league average .299 across their career seasons — +6.1% above league average.

Career SLG .366 vs. league average .330 across their career seasons — +10.9% above league average.

Career OPS 0.683 vs. league average 0.628 across their career seasons — +8.6% above 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	CNU	UA	29	115	24	37	9	2	0	0	0	4	0	0.322	.243 (+32%)	.278 (+23%)	.327 (+33%)	.606 (+29%)	441.5
1888	NY1	NL	9	34	6	8	0	2	2	7	1	3	1	0.235	—	—	—	—	0.0
1888	PIT	NL	30	108	10	24	2	1	2	9	3	5	23	0.222	.238 (-7%)	.290 (-7%)	.319 (-2%)	.610 (-4%)	0.0
1891	CL6	AA	12	41	12	7	0	0	0	4	4	12	9	0.171	—	—	—	—	-57.3