Bert Husting

Born: 3/6/1878 in Mayville, WI, USA

Died: 9/3/1948 in Milwaukee, WI, USA

MLB Debut: 1900-08-16 | Final Game: 1902-09-18

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Berthold Juneau Husting

📊 Compare This Player 📈 View Career Timeline

Biography

Bert Husting was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1900 to 1908. Born in 1878, Husting played during a transformative era in baseball, as the sport was beginning to embrace more sophisticated strategies and the specialization of player roles. Over the course of his career, he recorded a win-loss record of 23-21 and maintained an earned run average (ERA) of 4.16. Known for his competitive spirit on the mound, Husting struck out 122 batters and secured 1 save, showcasing his ability to perform in critical moments of the game. Although his career was relatively short, Husting's contributions to the teams he played for reflected the evolving nature of pitching in the early 20th century. His playing style embodied the grit and determination characteristic of pitchers during this time, as they faced the challenges of a rapidly changing game. Husting's legacy remains as part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, capturing a glimpse into the sport's formative years.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
23	21	69	54	37	1	1	437.3	499	202	14	199	122	4.16	0

Career ERA 4.16 vs. league average 3.40 across their career seasons — 22.2% 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
1900	PIT	NL	0	0	2	0	0	0	0	8.0	10	5	5	7	5.62	—	0.0
1901	MLA	AL	9	15	34	26	19	0	1	217.3	234	103	95	67	4.27	3.49 (-22%)	-3501.3
1902	BOS	AL	0	1	1	1	1	0	0	8.0	15	8	8	4	9.00	—	0.0
1902	PHA	AL	14	5	32	27	17	1	0	204.0	240	86	91	44	3.79	3.17 (-20%)	-5250.3

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
71	183	25	33	5	3	1	19	1	1	28	0.180	0.189	0.257	0.446	-1034.9

Career AVG .180 vs. league average .271 across their career seasons — 33.5% below league average.

Career OBP .189 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 42.2% below league average.

Career SLG .257 vs. league average .355 across their career seasons — 27.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.446 vs. league average 0.682 across their career seasons — 34.6% 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
1900	PIT	NL	2	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1901	MLA	AL	36	94	12	19	2	1	1	9	1	1	15	0.202	.271 (-26%)	.326 (-36%)	.359 (-23%)	.686 (-29%)	-471.6
1902	BOS	AL	1	4	1	1	0	1	0	1	0	0	1	0.250	—	—	—	—	0.0
1902	PHA	AL	32	82	12	13	3	1	0	9	0	0	10	0.159	.266 (-41%)	.321 (-48%)	.343 (-36%)	.665 (-42%)	0.0