Ted Lewis, baseball player, 1896-1901

Ted Lewis

Born: 12/25/1872 in Machynileth, Powys, Wales

Died: 5/23/1936 in Durham, NH, USA

MLB Debut: 1896-07-06 | Final Game: 1901-09-26

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 158 lbs

Full name: Edward Morgan Lewis

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Biography

Ted Lewis, born in 1872, was a prominent pitcher in Major League Baseball who played from 1896 to 1901. During his career, he compiled a record of 94 wins and 64 losses, showcasing his effectiveness on the mound with an earned run average (ERA) of 3.53. Lewis was known for his competitive spirit and ability to strike out batters, finishing his career with 378 strikeouts. His contributions to the game included a total of 4 saves, highlighting his versatility and capability to close out games when needed. Playing during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Lewis was part of an era that was transitioning from the deadball era into a time of increased offensive output. His pitching style was characterized by precision and an understanding of the game that allowed him to excel against some of the best hitters of his time. Lewis remains a notable figure in the history of baseball, remembered for his skill and perseverance on the mound, leaving a lasting impact on the teams he represented.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
94 64 183 153 136 7 4 1405.0 1379 551 57 511 378 3.53 0

Career ERA 3.53 vs. league average 3.85 across their career seasons — 8.4% better 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
1896 BSN NL 1 4 6 5 4 0 0 41.7 37 15 27 12 3.24 4.36 (+26%) -974.4
1897 BSN NL 21 12 38 34 30 2 1 290.0 316 124 125 65 3.85 4.30 (+11%) -3519.7
1898 BSN NL 26 8 41 33 29 1 2 313.3 267 101 109 72 2.90 3.59 (+19%) -1765.0
1899 BSN NL 17 11 29 25 23 2 0 234.7 245 91 73 60 3.49 3.85 (+9%) -1036.9
1900 BSN NL 13 12 30 22 19 1 0 209.0 215 96 86 66 4.13 3.68 (-12%) -2633.8
1901 BOS AL 16 17 39 34 31 1 1 316.3 299 124 91 103 3.53 3.49 (-1%) -2571.7

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
184 552 66 123 10 3 0 52 4 38 66 0.223 0.273 0.252 0.525 -2149.5

Career AVG .223 vs. league average .280 across their career seasons — 20.5% below league average.

Career OBP .273 vs. league average .341 across their career seasons — 20.0% below league average.

Career SLG .252 vs. league average .368 across their career seasons — 31.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.525 vs. league average 0.709 across their career seasons — 26.0% 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
1896 BSN NL 6 18 1 2 1 0 0 2 0 0 1 0.111 — — — — 0.0
1897 BSN NL 38 113 15 28 0 1 0 8 3 6 14 0.248 .291 (-15%) .354 (-19%) .387 (-31%) .741 (-26%) -509.3
1898 BSN NL 42 131 17 37 6 0 0 18 0 6 11 0.282 .270 (+4%) .333 (-6%) .347 (-5%) .680 (-6%) -142.9
1899 BSN NL 29 96 9 25 1 1 0 9 1 4 9 0.260 .282 (-8%) .343 (-16%) .366 (-20%) .710 (-18%) -298.9
1900 BSN NL 30 73 10 10 0 0 0 5 0 11 13 0.137 .279 (-51%) .338 (-26%) .366 (-63%) .705 (-45%) -521.1
1901 BOS AL 39 121 14 21 2 1 0 10 0 11 18 0.174 .271 (-36%) .326 (-26%) .359 (-43%) .686 (-35%) -677.3

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 1 0 2 1 0 0
P 183 0 57 282 25 8

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1896 BSN P 6 0 6 10 0 1
1897 BSN P 38 0 6 46 3 1
1898 BSN 2B 1 0 2 1 0 0
1898 BSN P 41 0 13 71 4 4
1899 BSN P 29 0 17 35 6 0
1900 BSN P 30 0 8 36 5 1
1901 BOS P 39 0 7 84 7 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 183
Second Base 1

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Marietta College Marietta OH 1893
Williams College Williamstown MA 1894, 1895, 1896