Ping Gardner

Born: 3/5/1899 in Washington, DC, USA

Died: 3/9/1984 in Charlottesville, VA, USA

Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 157 lbs

Full name: Kenneth Fuller Gardner

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Biography

Ping Gardner, born in 1899, is an active pitcher known for his competitive spirit and resilience on the mound. With a career record of 41-46, Gardner showcases a dedication to his craft that has allowed him to remain a key figure in professional baseball. His earned run average (ERA) of 4.96 reflects the challenges he faces within the context of the modern game, where offensive strategies continue to evolve. Over his career, he has tallied 284 strikeouts, demonstrating his ability to overpower hitters at crucial moments, while also contributing with 5 saves. Gardner's playing style is characterized by a blend of grit and finesse, as he navigates the demands of pitching in an era marked by high-scoring games and advanced analytics. His longevity in the sport speaks to his adaptability and commitment to improvement, allowing him to remain competitive against a new generation of hitters. As an active player, Gardner continues to impact the game, serving as a bridge between baseball's storied past and its dynamic present.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
41 46 118 87 57 3 5 725.7 775 400 35 261 284 4.96 0

Career ERA 4.96 vs. league average 4.19 across their career seasons — 18.4% 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
1920 BRG EAS 2 1 3 3 3 1 0 27.0 19 4 10 10 1.33 3.45 (+61%) 115.7
1921 NLG EAS 1 2 4 3 2 0 0 23.3 27 12 14 13 4.63 4.02 (-15%) -1358.5
1923 HIL ECL 1 1 4 2 1 0 0 19.0 15 6 3 5 2.84 4.03 (+29%) 175.2
1924 HBG ECL 8 6 17 14 12 0 0 134.3 134 63 45 60 4.22 4.13 (-2%) -624.6
1925 HBG ECL 11 6 23 15 8 1 0 138.3 127 62 40 40 4.03 4.55 (+11%) 1734.9
1926 HBG ECL 7 8 20 14 12 1 3 114.0 131 58 42 51 4.58 4.11 (-12%) 366.1
1927 HBG ECL 3 3 9 8 4 0 0 57.7 53 31 21 31 4.84 4.08 (-19%) -120.8
1928 ACB ECL 4 10 19 16 9 0 2 119.7 141 82 42 50 6.17 4.13 (-49%) -861.1
1929 ACB ANL 3 5 12 8 3 0 0 53.0 79 52 30 14 8.83 4.60 (-92%) -946.4
1930 HIL IND 1 2 5 2 2 0 0 29.0 31 20 11 7 6.21 4.80 (-29%) 65.1
1932 NWB EWL 0 2 2 2 1 0 0 10.3 18 10 3 3 8.71 4.13 (-111%) -142.1

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
123 284 31 58 8 1 0 14 1 16 7 0.204 0.247 0.239 0.486 -511.9

Career AVG .204 vs. league average .283 across their career seasons — 27.9% below league average.

Career OBP .247 vs. league average .345 across their career seasons — 28.5% below league average.

Career SLG .239 vs. league average .397 across their career seasons — 39.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.486 vs. league average 0.742 across their career seasons — 34.4% 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
1920 BRG EAS 4 12 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.083 — — — — 0.0
1921 NLG EAS 5 11 0 4 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0.364 — — — — 0.0
1923 HIL ECL 4 8 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.125 — — — — 0.0
1924 HBG ECL 18 51 8 14 2 0 0 3 1 4 2 0.275 .283 (-3%) .345 (-5%) .389 (-19%) .734 (-13%) -102.4
1925 HBG ECL 23 55 6 9 3 1 0 2 0 2 0 0.164 .288 (-43%) .349 (-45%) .407 (-37%) .756 (-41%) -409.6
1926 HBG ECL 20 44 5 9 0 0 0 2 0 1 3 0.205 — — — — 0.0
1927 HBG ECL 9 20 3 5 2 0 0 3 0 2 0 0.250 — — — — 0.0
1928 ACB ECL 20 45 3 7 1 0 0 1 0 2 2 0.156 — — — — 0.0
1929 ACB ANL 12 23 4 6 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0.261 — — — — 0.0
1930 HIL IND 6 11 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 3 0 0.091 — — — — 0.0
1932 NWB EWL 2 4 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.250 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 1 1 3 1 0 0
3B 1 0 1 1 1 0
OF 1 0 0 0 0 0
P 118 87 13 174 8 4

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1920 BRG 2B 1 1 3 1 0 0
1920 BRG P 3 3 3 5 0 0
1921 NLG 3B 1 0 1 1 1 0
1921 NLG P 4 3 0 5 0 0
1923 HIL P 4 2 0 9 0 0
1924 HBG P 17 14 2 49 1 2
1925 HBG P 23 15 0 0 0 0
1926 HBG P 20 14 3 35 2 0
1927 HBG P 9 8 0 13 1 0
1928 ACB P 19 16 2 42 1 1
1929 ACB P 12 8 0 11 3 0
1930 HIL OF 1 0 0 0 0 0
1930 HIL P 5 2 1 2 0 1
1932 NWB P 2 2 2 3 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 118
Second Base 1
Third Base 1
Center Field 1