Press Cruthers

Born: 9/8/1890 in Marshallton, DE, USA

Died: 12/27/1976 in Kenosha, WI, USA

MLB Debut: 1913-09-29 | Final Game: 1914-10-03

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 152 lbs

Full name: Charles Preston Cruthers

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Biography

Press Cruthers, born in 1890, was an American professional baseball player whose career spanned the early 20th century. He played as a position player in Major League Baseball for a brief period from 1913 to 1914. Over the course of his career, Cruthers participated in 7 games, where he recorded 6 hits and maintained a batting average of .222. Despite not hitting any home runs or driving in runs, his contributions to the teams he played for reflected the challenges and competitive nature of the era, which was marked by evolving offensive strategies and the transition from the deadball era. Cruthers' time in the majors was limited, but he exemplified the spirit of baseball during a period when players often had to balance their careers with other jobs. His experience on the field, though short-lived, adds to the rich tapestry of baseball history, highlighting the myriad players who graced the diamond during the formative years of the sport. Press Cruthers remains a part of this narrative, reminding us of the many players who contributed to the game, even if their time in the spotlight was fleeting.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
7	27	1	6	1	1	0	0	0	0	4	0.222	0.222	0.333	0.556	0.0

Career AVG .222 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — 13.5% below league average.

Career OBP .222 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — 31.3% below league average.

Career SLG .333 vs. league average .342 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.556 vs. league average 0.665 across their career seasons — 16.5% 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
1913	PHA	AL	3	12	0	3	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.250	—	—	—	—	0.0
1914	PHA	AL	4	15	1	3	0	1	0	0	0	0	4	0.200	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2B	7	0	20	16	1	2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1913	PHA	2B	3	0	7	5	1	1
1914	PHA	2B	4	0	13	11	0	1

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Second Base	9