Orie Kerlin, baseball player, 1915-1915

Orie Kerlin

Born: 1/23/1891 in Summerfield, LA, USA

Died: 10/29/1974 in Shreveport, LA, USA

MLB Debut: 1915-06-06 | Final Game: 1915-09-01

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'7" | Weight: 149 lbs

Full name: Orie Milton Kerlin

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Biography

Orie Kerlin was a professional baseball player born in 1891, who had a brief career in Major League Baseball that spanned from 1915 to September 1, 1915. Positioned primarily as a position player, Kerlin played in a total of three games during his time in the league. Unfortunately, his performance did not yield any hits, runs, or RBIs, resulting in a batting average of .0. Despite the lack of statistical success, his presence on a Major League roster during the early 20th century marked him as part of a unique era in baseball history, characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-minded game that would emerge in subsequent decades. While Kerlin's playing time was limited, his journey to the major leagues reflects the challenges and competition faced by many players of his time. The early 1910s were a period of great change in baseball, as the sport began to evolve with new strategies and player development techniques. Although his career in the majors was short-lived, Orie Kerlin remains a footnote in the rich tapestry of baseball history, exemplifying the many players who sought to make their mark in the sport, 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 1 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 .251 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.651 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
1915 PTF FL 3 1 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
C 3 0 0 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1915 PTF C 3 0 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 3

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Louisiana State University Baton Rouge LA 1912