Tex Erwin

Born: 12/22/1885 in Forney, TX, USA

Died: 4/5/1953 in Rochester, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1907-08-26 | Final Game: 1914-07-29

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Ross Emil Erwin

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Biography

Tex Erwin, born in 1885, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1907 to 1914. Primarily recognized as a position player, Erwin appeared in 276 games throughout his time in Major League Baseball. He recorded a total of 150 hits and demonstrated power at the plate with 11 home runs, contributing to his 70 runs batted in (RBIs). His batting average concluded at .236, and he showcased his speed with 10 stolen bases, indicating a versatile playing style during an era that valued both contact hitting and base running. Erwin played during a transitional period in baseball history, as the sport was evolving from the deadball era into a time when offensive production began to increase significantly. Despite playing on teams that experienced various challenges, including fluctuations in team performance and the competitive nature of the league, Erwin left an imprint on the game. His contributions as a solid performer during his tenure reflect the grit and determination of players in the early 20th century, as they laid the groundwork for future generations of baseball talent.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
276	635	70	150	23	3	11	70	10	82	61	0.236	0.326	0.334	0.660	-301.6

Career AVG .236 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 8.3% below league average.

Career OBP .326 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .334 vs. league average .340 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.660 vs. league average 0.663 across their career seasons — near 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
1907	DET	AL	4	5	0	1	0	0	0	1	0	1	1	0.200	—	—	—	—	0.0
1910	BRO	NL	81	202	15	38	3	1	1	10	3	24	12	0.188	.249 (-25%)	.317 (-13%)	.326 (-30%)	.644 (-22%)	-684.1
1911	BRO	NL	91	218	30	59	13	2	7	34	5	31	23	0.271	.266 (+2%)	.336 (+9%)	.356 (+25%)	.693 (+17%)	715.9
1912	BRO	NL	59	133	14	28	3	0	2	14	1	18	16	0.211	.268 (-22%)	.335 (-9%)	.358 (-22%)	.694 (-16%)	-333.4
1913	BRO	NL	20	31	6	8	1	0	0	3	0	4	5	0.258	—	—	—	—	0.0
1914	BRO	NL	9	11	0	5	0	0	0	1	1	2	1	0.455	—	—	—	—	0.0
1914	CIN	NL	12	35	5	11	3	0	1	7	0	2	3	0.314	—	—	—	—	0.0