Pea Ridge Day, baseball player, 1924-1931

Pea Ridge Day

Born: 8/25/1899 in Center, MO, USA

Died: 3/21/1934 in Kansas City, MO, USA

MLB Debut: 1924-09-19 | Final Game: 1931-09-21

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Henry Clyde Day

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Biography

Pea Ridge Day was a professional baseball pitcher who played in the Major Leagues from 1924 to 1931. Born in 1899, Day made his mark during a transitional period in baseball, as the sport was shifting from the deadball era to a more offensive-centric approach. Over the course of his career, Day compiled a record of 5-7, with an earned run average (ERA) of 5.3. He was known for his competitive spirit on the mound, striking out 48 batters and securing 2 saves, showcasing his ability to contribute effectively in high-pressure situations. Despite his limited statistics, Day's presence in the league added depth to the pitching rotations of the teams he represented during his tenure. His career spanned a time when the game was evolving, and pitchers were starting to adapt to a new style of hitting that emphasized power. Day's contributions, while not monumental in terms of accolades, reflected the grit and determination that characterized many players of his era. After finishing his playing days on September 21, 1931, Day left behind a legacy as a part of baseball's rich history, illustrating the importance of every player who contributed to the game during its formative years.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
5 7 46 9 3 0 2 122.3 163 72 11 28 48 5.30 0

Career ERA 5.30 vs. league average 4.23 across their career seasons — 25.3% worse 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
1924 STL NL 1 1 3 3 1 0 0 17.7 22 9 6 3 4.58 4.13 (-11%) -
1925 STL NL 2 4 17 4 1 0 1 40.0 53 28 7 13 6.30 4.55 (-38%) -
1926 CIN NL 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 7.3 13 6 2 2 7.36 — 0.0
1931 BRO NL 2 2 22 2 1 0 1 57.3 75 29 13 30 4.55 4.10 (-11%) 280.6

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
46 41 1 7 1 0 0 1 0 0 11 0.171 0.171 0.195 0.366 0.0

Career AVG .171 vs. league average .282 across their career seasons — 39.5% below league average.

Career OBP .171 vs. league average .345 across their career seasons — 50.5% below league average.

Career SLG .195 vs. league average .394 across their career seasons — 50.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.366 vs. league average 0.739 across their career seasons — 50.5% 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
1924 STL NL 3 8 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.125 — — — — 0.0
1925 STL NL 17 13 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 0.154 — — — — 0.0
1926 CIN NL 4 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1931 BRO NL 22 18 0 4 1 0 0 1 0 0 2 0.222 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 46 0 0 18 2 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1924 SLN P 3 0 0 3 0 0
1925 SLN P 17 0 0 6 0 0
1926 CIN P 4 0 0 0 0 0
1931 BRO P 22 0 0 9 2 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 46