Claude Elliott

Born: 11/17/1876 in Pardeeville, WI, USA

Died: 6/21/1923 in Pardeeville, WI, USA

MLB Debut: 1904-04-16 | Final Game: 1905-10-07

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

Full name: Claude Judson Elliott

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Biography

Claude Elliott was a professional baseball pitcher active during the early 20th century, with a career that spanned from 1904 to 1905. Born in 1876, Elliott made his mark in the burgeoning era of Major League Baseball, a time characterized by the sport's rapid growth and the emergence of new strategies and styles of play. Throughout his brief career, he played for two teams, compiling a record of 3-3, an earned run average (ERA) of 3.33, and notching 47 strikeouts alongside 6 saves. Elliott's performance on the mound showcased his ability to contribute effectively in the late-game situations, evidenced by his save total. His ERA reflects a solid performance during a time when pitchers were still refining their craft and teams were learning to rely on specialized roles. Though his career was short-lived, Elliott's contributions came during a significant period in baseball history, as the sport was transitioning from the deadball era into a more modern offensive game. His legacy, while not extensively documented, represents the dedication and skill of early 20th-century pitchers who laid the groundwork for future generations in Major League Baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
3 3 22 9 7 1 6 110.7 115 41 6 38 47 3.33 0

Career ERA 3.33 vs. league average 2.74 across their career seasons — 21.7% 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
1904 CIN NL 3 1 9 6 4 1 0 57.7 53 19 23 19 2.97 2.66 (-12%) -1067.2
1904 NY1 NL 0 1 3 1 1 0 0 15.0 21 5 3 8 3.00 2.66 (-13%) -386.1
1905 NY1 NL 0 1 10 2 2 0 6 38.0 41 17 12 20 4.03 2.82 (-43%) -676.4

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
22 45 6 9 0 1 1 2 1 1 10 0.200 0.217 0.311 0.529 0.0

Career AVG .200 vs. league average .247 across their career seasons — 19.2% below league average.

Career OBP .217 vs. league average .304 across their career seasons — 28.5% below league average.

Career SLG .311 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.529 vs. league average 0.626 across their career seasons — 15.6% 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
1904 CIN NL 9 24 3 5 0 1 1 2 0 0 6 0.208 — — — — 0.0
1904 NY1 NL 3 5 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0.200 — — — — 0.0
1905 NY1 NL 10 16 2 3 0 0 0 0 1 0 2 0.188 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 22 9 5 30 2 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1904 CIN P 9 6 2 18 2 0
1904 NY1 P 3 1 0 1 0 0
1905 NY1 P 10 2 3 11 0 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 22