Elmer Koestner

Born: 11/30/1885 in Piper City, IL, USA

Died: 10/27/1959 in Fairbury, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1910-04-23 | Final Game: 1914-07-01

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Elmer Joseph Koestner

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Biography

Elmer Koestner was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1885, who played in Major League Baseball from 1910 until 1914. He made his debut on April 23, 1910, and took the mound for several teams during his career, concluding with his last game on July 1, 1914. Throughout his time in the league, Koestner compiled a win-loss record of 5-10, showcasing his perseverance in a challenging era for pitchers. He maintained a respectable earned run average (ERA) of 3.18, reflecting his ability to limit scoring despite the offensive environment of the time. Koestner was known for his competitive spirit and skill on the mound, finishing his career with a total of 56 strikeouts and recording 2 saves. His contributions to the game were part of the early 20th-century baseball landscape, which was characterized by a transition from the deadball era to a more offensively driven style of play. While his career may not have been marked by overwhelming statistics, Koestner's role as a pitcher during this transformative period in baseball history remains a testament to his dedication to the sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
5	10	36	14	8	1	2	169.7	169	60	0	76	56	3.18	0

Career ERA 3.18 vs. league average 2.87 across their career seasons — 10.8% 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
1910	CLE	AL	5	10	27	13	8	1	2	145.0	145	49	63	44	3.04	2.79 (-9%)	-1440.6
1914	CHC	NL	0	0	4	0	0	0	0	6.3	6	2	4	6	2.84	—	-
1914	CIN	NL	0	0	5	1	0	0	0	18.3	18	9	9	6	4.42	2.93 (-51%)	-162.0

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
36	54	4	17	2	0	0	3	2	0	11	0.315	0.315	0.352	0.667	0.0

Career AVG .315 vs. league average .253 across their career seasons — +24.4% above league average.

Career OBP .315 vs. league average .320 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .352 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — +5.3% above league average.

Career OPS 0.667 vs. league average 0.655 across their career seasons — near league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	RBI	SB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS
1910	CLE	AL	27	48	4	15	1	3	2	11	0.312	—	—	—	—
1914	CHC	NL	4	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—
1914	CIN	NL	5	5	0	2	1	0	0	0	0.400	—	—	—	—

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	36	13	10	47	5	4

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1910	CLE	P	27	13	9	41	4	3
1914	CHN	P	4	0	0	1	0	0
1914	CIN	P	5	0	1	5	1	1

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	36