Ham Iburg

Born: 10/30/1873 in San Francisco, CA, USA

Died: 2/11/1945 in San Francisco, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1902-04-17 | Final Game: 1902-10-03

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: Herman Edward Iburg

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Biography

Ham Iburg was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1902 to 1904. Born in 1873, Iburg made his mark during a transitional period in the sport, as baseball began to shift away from the deadball era towards a more modern style of play. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 11 wins and 18 losses, showcasing his resilience on the mound despite facing stiff competition. Iburg's career statistics included an earned run average (ERA) of 3.89 and a total of 106 strikeouts. Although he did not register any saves, his ability to keep hitters at bay contributed to his teams' efforts during his tenure in the league. Iburg's playing style reflected the gritty nature of early 20th-century baseball, where pitchers often relied on their stamina and strategic thinking to navigate games. His contributions to the game, while perhaps not emblematic of the superstars of his era, remain a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
11	18	30	29	20	1	0	236.0	286	102	1	62	106	3.89	0

Career ERA 3.89 vs. league average 3.17 across their career seasons — 22.5% 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
1902	PHI	NL	11	18	30	29	20	1	0	236.0	286	102	62	106	3.89	3.17 (-23%)	2609.5

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
31	87	4	12	1	0	0	5	1	3	38	0.138	0.167	0.149	0.316	-721.8

Career AVG .138 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — 48.3% below league average.

Career OBP .167 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — 48.2% below league average.

Career SLG .149 vs. league average .344 across their career seasons — 56.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.316 vs. league average 0.665 across their career seasons — 52.5% 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
1902	PHI	NL	31	87	4	12	1	0	0	5	1	3	38	0.138	.266 (-48%)	.321 (-48%)	.343 (-57%)	.665 (-52%)	-721.8

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	30	0	8	59	4	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1902	PHI	P	30	0	8	59	4	1

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	30