Ernie Koob, baseball player, 1915-1919

Ernie Koob

Born: 9/11/1892 in Keeler, MI, USA

Died: 11/12/1941 in Lemay, MO, USA

MLB Debut: 1915-06-23 | Final Game: 1919-08-30

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: Ernest Gerald Koob

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Biography

Ernie Koob was a professional baseball pitcher who played in the Major Leagues from 1915 to 1919. Born in 1892, Koob made his mark during a pivotal era in baseball history, just before the sport experienced the massive changes brought on by the integration of the game. Over his career, he recorded a win-loss record of 23-30, showcasing his competitive spirit and resilience on the mound. With a career earned run average (ERA) of 3.13, Koob demonstrated his ability to limit opposing teams' scoring, while accumulating a total of 121 strikeouts and four saves. Koob's playing style was characterized by his strategic approach to pitching, which was particularly important during a time when offensive output was beginning to rise. His contributions to the teams he played for reflected a dedication to the craft of pitching, as he navigated the challenges of the game during the post-Deadball Era. Although his career was relatively brief, Koob’s performance left a lasting impression, and he remains a part of baseball history as a talented pitcher of his time.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
23 30 125 55 19 3 4 500.0 488 174 7 186 121 3.13 0

Career ERA 3.13 vs. league average 2.86 across their career seasons — 9.5% 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
1915 SLA AL 4 5 28 13 6 0 1 133.7 119 35 50 37 2.36 2.90 (+19%) -1752.6
1916 SLA AL 11 8 33 20 10 2 2 166.7 153 47 56 26 2.54 2.78 (+9%) -2064.9
1917 SLA AL 6 14 39 18 3 1 1 133.7 139 58 57 47 3.91 2.69 (-45%) -1376.3
1919 SLA AL 2 3 25 4 0 0 0 66.0 77 34 23 11 4.64 3.09 (-50%) -1365.2

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
125 128 7 9 0 0 0 2 0 25 64 0.070 0.222 0.070 0.293 -302.4

Career AVG .070 vs. league average .252 across their career seasons — 72.1% below league average.

Career OBP .222 vs. league average .317 across their career seasons — 29.9% below league average.

Career SLG .070 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — 78.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.293 vs. league average 0.649 across their career seasons — 54.9% 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 SLA AL 28 37 1 5 0 0 0 1 0 5 16 0.135 — — — — 0.0
1916 SLA AL 33 41 4 0 0 0 0 1 0 15 24 0.000 — — — — -302.4
1917 SLA AL 39 35 2 4 0 0 0 0 0 5 17 0.114 — — — — 0.0
1919 SLA AL 25 15 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 7 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 125 0 13 133 8 9

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1915 SLA P 28 0 3 32 0 3
1916 SLA P 33 0 4 36 0 1
1917 SLA P 39 0 4 44 7 3
1919 SLA P 25 0 2 21 1 2

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 125

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Western Michigan University Kalamazoo MI 1914, 1915