Ensign Cottrell

Born: 8/29/1888 in Hoosick Falls, NY, USA

Died: 2/27/1947 in Syracuse, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1911-06-21 | Final Game: 1915-07-09

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 173 lbs

Full name: Ensign Stover Cottrell

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Biography

Ensign Cottrell, born in 1888, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1911 until 1915. He made his debut on June 21, 1911, and concluded his career on July 9, 1915. During his time in the league, Cottrell appeared in a total of 24 games, finishing with a career record of 1-2 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.82. He struck out 12 batters over his career, though he did not record any saves. Cottrell's career unfolded during a transitional period in baseball, as the sport was evolving from the deadball era into what would soon be known for more offensive prowess. While his individual statistics may not place him among the most notable pitchers of his time, Cottrell's contributions to the teams he played for reflect a dedication to the game during a challenging era for pitchers. His legacy, while modest in terms of statistical achievements, remains a part of the rich tapestry of early 20th-century baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
1	2	12	2	1	0	0	37.3	58	20	2	14	12	4.82	0

Career ERA 4.82 vs. league average 3.09 across their career seasons — 56.1% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1911	PIT	NL	0	0	1	0	0	1.0	4	1	1	0	9.00	—	0.0
1912	CHC	NL	0	0	1	0	0	4.0	8	4	1	1	9.00	—	-
1913	PHA	AL	1	0	2	1	1	10.0	15	6	2	3	5.40	3.07 (-76%)	119.2
1914	BSN	NL	0	1	1	1	0	1.0	2	1	3	1	9.00	—	0.0
1915	NYY	AL	0	1	7	0	0	21.3	29	8	7	7	3.38	2.90 (-17%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
12	12	0	1	1	0	0	3	0	2	4	0.083	0.214	0.167	0.381	0.0

Career AVG .083 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 67.8% below league average.

Career OBP .214 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — 34.4% below league average.

Career SLG .167 vs. league average .345 across their career seasons — 51.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.381 vs. league average 0.671 across their career seasons — 43.2% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	H	2B	RBI	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS
1911	PIT	NL	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
1912	CHC	NL	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—
1913	PHA	AL	2	4	1	1	3	2	1	0.250	—	—	—	—
1914	BSN	NL	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
1915	NYY	AL	7	7	0	0	0	0	3	0.000	—	—	—	—