Erv Kantlehner

Born: 7/31/1892 in San Jose, CA, USA

Died: 2/3/1990 in Santa Barbara, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1914-04-17 | Final Game: 1916-10-04

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Erving Leslie Kantlehner

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Biography

Erv Kantlehner was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1892, whose career spanned from 1914 to 1916. He made his mark in the early years of the 20th century, a time when the game was evolving and the modern era of baseball was beginning to take shape. Kantlehner played during a period characterized by a focus on pitching and defense, with the deadball era influencing how the game was played. Over the course of his career, Kantlehner compiled a record of 13 wins and 29 losses while maintaining a commendable earned run average (ERA) of 2.84. He struck out 141 batters and recorded 5 saves, showcasing his ability to perform effectively on the mound despite the challenges he faced in a highly competitive environment. While his win-loss record may not reflect a dominant presence, his ERA indicates that he was a skilled pitcher capable of keeping runs to a minimum, contributing to his team's performance during his brief yet noteworthy career in Major League Baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
13	29	87	44	20	5	5	399.0	344	126	2	157	141	2.84	0

Career ERA 2.84 vs. league average 2.88 across their career seasons — near 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
1914	PIT	NL	3	2	21	5	3	2	0	67.0	51	23	39	26	3.09	2.93 (-6%)	-1086.1
1915	PIT	NL	5	12	29	18	10	1	3	163.0	135	41	58	64	2.26	2.90 (+22%)	184.8
1916	PIT	NL	5	15	34	21	7	2	2	165.0	151	58	57	49	3.16	2.78 (-14%)	-808.5
1916	PHI	NL	0	0	3	0	0	0	0	4.0	7	4	3	2	9.00	—	0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
87	113	7	24	0	1	0	7	0	6	30	0.212	0.252	0.230	0.482	-79.2

Career AVG .212 vs. league average .252 across their career seasons — 15.6% below league average.

Career OBP .252 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — 20.9% below league average.

Career SLG .230 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — 31.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.482 vs. league average 0.652 across their career seasons — 26.1% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	3B	RBI	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1914	PIT	NL	21	15	3	1	0	1	3	7	0.067	—	—	—	—	0.0
1915	PIT	NL	29	52	2	15	0	5	1	12	0.288	.250 (+15%)	.318 (-5%)	.332 (-13%)	.651 (-9%)	-79.2
1916	PIT	NL	34	46	2	8	1	1	2	11	0.174	—	—	—	—	0.0
1916	PHI	NL	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—	0.0