Crese Heismann, baseball player, 1901-1902

Crese Heismann

Born: 4/16/1880 in Cincinnati, OH, USA

Died: 11/19/1951 in Cincinnati, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1901-09-25 | Final Game: 1902-09-04

Bats: R | Throws: L | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Christian Ernst Heismann

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Biography

Crese Heismann was a professional baseball pitcher who played in the early 20th century, a time characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-focused game. Born in 1880, Heismann's Major League career spanned from September 25, 1901, until September 4, 1902. During his brief tenure, he took the mound for a total of 7 games, finishing with a record of 2 wins and 5 losses. Heismann posted an earned run average (ERA) of 4.74 and recorded 23 strikeouts, showcasing his ability to miss bats despite the challenges of the era. While Heismann may not have left an enduring mark on the game in terms of statistics, his participation in the early years of professional baseball reflects the competitive spirit of a league still defining itself. As teams began to explore new pitching techniques and strategies, players like Heismann contributed to the evolving landscape of baseball, setting the stage for future generations of pitchers. His career, though short-lived, is a testament to the dedication and passion that players of his time brought to the diamond.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
2 5 11 8 5 0 0 62.7 71 33 3 28 23 4.74 0

Career ERA 4.74 vs. league average 3.33 across their career seasons — 42.3% 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
1901 CIN NL 0 1 3 2 1 0 0 13.7 18 9 6 6 5.93 3.49 (-70%) -510.1
1902 CIN NL 2 1 5 3 2 0 0 33.0 33 9 10 15 2.45 3.17 (+23%) -286.8
1902 BLA AL 0 3 3 3 2 0 0 16.0 20 15 12 2 8.44 3.17 (-166%) -1077.7

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
11 26 1 6 0 1 0 0 0 0 9 0.231 0.286 0.308 0.593 0.0

Career AVG .231 vs. league average .269 across their career seasons — 14.3% below league average.

Career OBP .286 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — 11.9% below league average.

Career SLG .308 vs. league average .352 across their career seasons — 12.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.593 vs. league average 0.676 across their career seasons — 12.2% 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
1901 CIN NL 3 5 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.400 — — — — 0.0
1902 CIN NL 5 14 1 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 2 0.214 — — — — 0.0
1902 BLA AL 3 7 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0.143 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 11 0 4 12 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1901 CIN P 3 0 1 1 0 0
1902 CIN P 5 0 2 8 0 0
1902 BLA P 3 0 1 3 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 11