Ned Garvin

Born: 1/1/1874 in Navasota, TX, USA

Died: 6/16/1908 in Fresno, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1896-07-13 | Final Game: 1904-09-16

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: Virgil Lee Garvin

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Biography

Ned Garvin was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1896 to 1904. Born in 1874, Garvin made his mark in a transitional period of baseball, moving beyond the deadball era and into an age where offensive strategies began to evolve. Throughout his career, he compiled a record of 58 wins and 97 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 2.72, showcasing his ability to limit scoring against him. Garvin was noted for his durability and effectiveness on the mound, as he recorded 612 strikeouts and secured 3 saves, demonstrating both his capability to dominate hitters and contribute in critical situations. Garvin played during a time when the game was heavily influenced by the strategies of the deadball era, emphasizing pitching and defense over the high-scoring affairs that would later characterize the sport. His performance in the majors placed him among the noteworthy pitchers of his time, laying groundwork for future generations of players. Although his win-loss record may not reflect a dominant force, his ERA indicates his effectiveness in a challenging competitive landscape, marking him as a significant figure in the early development of professional baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
58	97	181	158	134	13	3	1400.7	1320	423	20	413	612	2.72	0

Career ERA 2.72 vs. league average 3.38 across their career seasons — 19.7% better 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
1896	PHI	NL	0	1	2	1	1	0	0	13.0	19	11	7	4	7.62	4.36 (-75%)	21.4
1899	CHC	NL	9	13	24	23	22	4	0	199.0	202	63	42	69	2.85	3.85 (+26%)	-
1900	CHC	NL	10	18	30	28	25	1	0	246.3	225	66	63	107	2.41	3.68 (+35%)	-
1901	MLA	AL	8	20	37	27	22	1	1	257.3	258	99	90	122	3.46	3.49 (+1%)	643.7
1902	CHW	AL	10	10	23	19	16	2	0	175.3	169	43	43	55	2.21	3.17 (+30%)	-
1902	BRO	NL	1	1	2	2	2	1	0	18.0	15	2	4	7	1.00	3.17 (+68%)	277.8
1903	BRO	NL	15	18	38	34	30	2	2	298.0	277	102	84	154	3.08	3.10 (+1%)	2582.7
1904	BRO	NL	5	15	23	22	16	2	0	181.7	141	34	78	86	1.68	2.66 (+37%)	-2979.7
1904	NYY	AL	0	1	2	2	0	0	0	12.0	14	3	2	8	2.25	2.66 (+15%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
181	500	34	61	1	0	0	18	1	17	104	0.122	0.156	0.124	0.280	-4459.3

Career AVG .122 vs. league average .269 across their career seasons — 54.7% below league average.

Career OBP .156 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — 52.3% below league average.

Career SLG .124 vs. league average .353 across their career seasons — 64.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.280 vs. league average 0.679 across their career seasons — 58.8% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1896	PHI	NL	2	6	0	0	0	1	0	0	4	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1899	CHC	NL	24	71	1	11	0	1	0	1	15	0.155	.282 (-45%)	.343 (-48%)	.366 (-58%)	.710 (-53%)	-623.1
1900	CHC	NL	30	91	12	14	1	4	0	3	16	0.154	.279 (-45%)	.338 (-44%)	.366 (-55%)	.705 (-50%)	-752.5
1901	MLA	AL	37	93	6	10	0	5	1	2	16	0.108	.271 (-60%)	.326 (-61%)	.359 (-70%)	.686 (-66%)	-1003.1
1902	CHW	AL	23	59	3	9	0	2	0	2	11	0.153	.266 (-43%)	.321 (-40%)	.343 (-56%)	.665 (-48%)	-433.0
1902	BRO	NL	2	7	0	1	0	2	0	0	1	0.143	—	—	—	—	-433.0
1903	BRO	NL	38	106	12	8	0	2	0	8	25	0.075	.261 (-71%)	.316 (-56%)	.345 (-78%)	.662 (-67%)	-1125.7
1904	BRO	NL	23	63	0	8	0	1	0	1	16	0.127	.246 (-49%)	.300 (-53%)	.321 (-61%)	.622 (-57%)	-521.9
1904	NYY	AL	2	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	-521.9