Ad Gumbert, baseball player, 1888-1896

Ad Gumbert

Born: 10/10/1867 in Pittsburgh, PA, USA

Died: 4/23/1925 in Pittsburgh, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1888-09-15 | Final Game: 1896-08-28

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: Addison Courtney Gumbert

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Biography

Ad Gumbert was a prominent pitcher who played in Major League Baseball during the late 19th century, specifically from 1888 to 1896. Born in 1867, Gumbert made his mark in an era characterized by the transition from the deadball era to the more modern game. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 123 wins and 102 losses, showcasing his effectiveness on the mound. With an earned run average (ERA) of 4.27, he proved to be a reliable option for his teams, contributing to the success of various clubs during a time of evolving baseball strategies. Gumbert accumulated a total of 549 strikeouts throughout his career, demonstrating his ability to overpower hitters and secure crucial outs. Although he recorded only one save, his primary role as a starting pitcher allowed him to take the mound for extended innings, often leading his team through critical moments in games. His contributions to the sport during a pivotal time in baseball history solidified his legacy as a skilled pitcher who navigated the challenges of the era, making him a notable figure in the annals of baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
123 102 264 236 192 7 1 1996.3 2338 947 82 637 549 4.27 0

Career ERA 4.27 vs. league average 3.98 across their career seasons — 7.2% 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
1888 CHC NL 3 3 6 6 5 0 0 48.7 44 17 10 16 3.14 2.95 (-7%) -
1889 CHC NL 16 13 31 28 25 2 0 246.3 258 99 76 91 3.62 3.93 (+8%) -
1890 BSP PL 23 12 40 34 28 1 0 286.3 351 125 88 82 3.93 3.88 (-1%) -2484.3
1891 CHC NL 17 11 32 31 24 1 0 256.3 282 102 90 73 3.58 3.52 (-2%) -
1892 CHC NL 22 19 46 45 39 0 0 382.7 399 145 107 118 3.41 3.28 (-4%) -
1893 PIT NL 11 7 22 20 16 2 0 162.7 207 93 78 40 5.15 4.66 (-10%) -92.1
1894 PIT NL 15 14 38 32 26 0 0 271.0 376 182 85 67 6.04 5.33 (-13%) 2358.0
1895 BRO NL 11 16 33 26 20 0 1 234.0 288 132 69 45 5.08 4.77 (-6%) -455.5
1896 BRO NL 0 4 5 4 2 0 0 31.0 34 13 11 3 3.77 4.36 (+13%) -502.7
1896 PHI NL 5 3 11 10 7 1 0 77.3 99 39 23 14 4.54 4.36 (-4%) 749.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
297 960 155 264 33 19 15 124 19 80 153 0.275 0.338 0.396 0.734 507.9

Career AVG .275 vs. league average .268 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .338 vs. league average .338 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .396 vs. league average .363 across their career seasons — +9.2% above league average.

Career OPS 0.734 vs. league average 0.700 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
1888 CHC NL 7 24 3 8 0 1 0 2 0 0 2 0.333 — — — — 0.0
1889 CHC NL 41 153 30 44 3 2 7 29 2 11 36 0.288 .263 (+9%) .334 (+2%) .357 (+32%) .691 (+17%) 391.5
1890 BSP PL 45 149 23 37 7 1 3 20 6 18 26 0.248 .260 (-5%) .336 (avg) .351 (+5%) .687 (+3%) 78.0
1891 CHC NL 34 105 18 32 7 4 0 16 4 13 14 0.305 .254 (+20%) .331 (+20%) .343 (+30%) .675 (+25%) 432.1
1892 CHC NL 52 178 18 42 1 2 1 8 5 14 24 0.236 .244 (-4%) .316 (-7%) .327 (-14%) .644 (-11%) -296.6
1893 PIT NL 29 95 17 21 3 3 0 10 0 10 16 0.221 .279 (-21%) .356 (-17%) .379 (-17%) .735 (-17%) -304.1
1894 PIT NL 39 114 18 34 4 5 1 19 1 6 20 0.298 .309 (-4%) .379 (-9%) .435 (+3%) .814 (-3%) -101.4
1895 BRO NL 34 97 21 35 6 0 2 13 0 7 10 0.361 .296 (+22%) .361 (+13%) .399 (+21%) .761 (+17%) 308.4
1896 BRO NL 5 11 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 1 2 0.182 — — — — 0.0
1896 PHI NL 11 34 7 9 1 1 1 7 1 0 3 0.265 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 1 0 1 1 0 1
OF 38 0 60 1 13 0
P 264 0 112 437 48 12

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1888 CHN OF 2 0 3 0 0 0
1888 CHN P 6 0 1 8 1 0
1889 CHN OF 13 0 31 0 9 0
1889 CHN P 31 0 17 44 6 1
1890 BSP OF 7 0 9 0 1 0
1890 BSP P 40 0 16 85 13 0
1891 CHN 1B 1 0 1 1 0 1
1891 CHN OF 1 0 0 0 0 0
1891 CHN P 32 0 18 55 8 3
1892 CHN OF 7 0 10 0 2 0
1892 CHN P 46 0 10 97 9 1
1893 PIT OF 7 0 7 1 1 0
1893 PIT P 22 0 12 23 0 3
1894 PIT P 38 0 18 49 4 3
1895 BRO OF 1 0 0 0 0 0
1895 BRO P 33 0 15 48 5 0
1896 BRO P 5 0 1 12 0 1
1896 PHI P 11 0 4 16 2 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 264
First Base 1
Left Field 17
Center Field 12
Right Field 9