Ernie Gust

Born: 1/24/1888 in Bay City, MI, USA

Died: 10/26/1945 in Maupin, OR, USA

MLB Debut: 1911-08-17 | Final Game: 1911-08-19

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Ernest Herman Frank Gust

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Biography

Ernie Gust was a professional baseball player born in 1888, who played as a position player in the early 20th century. His career spanned a brief period from August 17, 1911, to August 19, 1911, during which he appeared in three games. Despite his limited playing time in Major League Baseball, Gust's foray into the sport occurred during a time when the game was evolving, transitioning from the Deadball Era into a phase that would soon embrace more offensive play. Throughout his brief stint in the majors, Gust did not record any hits, home runs, or runs batted in, finishing with a batting average of 0.0. His performance exemplified the challenges faced by many players of his era who fought for visibility and success in a competitive landscape. Although Gust's major league career was short-lived and statistically unremarkable, his participation in the sport reflects the broader narrative of early baseball history and the numerous athletes who contributed to its development, even if only for a fleeting moment.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
3	12	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .357 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.693 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
1911	SLA	AL	3	12	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	3	0	35	2	1	2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1911	SLA	1B	3	0	35	2	1	2

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
First Base	3