Ernie Groth

Born: 12/24/1884 in Cedarburg, WI, USA

Died: 5/23/1950 in Milwaukee, WI, USA

MLB Debut: 1904-09-06 | Final Game: 1904-10-07

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Ernest John Groth

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Biography

Ernie Groth, born in 1884, was a professional baseball player who had a brief career spanning from 1904 to 1906. As a position player, Groth played in a total of 3 games during his time in Major League Baseball. Despite his limited opportunities on the field, his presence in the early 20th century baseball landscape reflects the challenges and competitive nature of the game during that era. Throughout his career, Groth struggled to make a significant impact, finishing with a batting average of .0, with no hits, home runs, or RBIs to his name. While his statistical record may not stand out, Groth's journey in baseball serves as a reminder of the many players who contributed to the rich tapestry of the sport, often facing fierce competition and the evolving dynamics of the game. His brief stint in the majors places him among the myriad of athletes who sought to make their mark in a time when the game was still finding its identity.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	2	3	2	2	0	1	16.0	22	10	1	6	9	5.62	0

Career ERA 5.62 vs. league average 2.66 across their career seasons — 111.8% 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	CHC	NL	0	2	3	2	2	0	1	16.0	22	10	6	9	5.62	2.66 (-112%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
3	6	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .247 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .301 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.622 across their career seasons — 100.0% 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	CHC	NL	3	6	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	3	2	0	2	0	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1904	CHN	P	3	2	0	2	0	1

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	3