Ezra Lincoln

Born: 11/17/1868 in Raynham, MA, USA

Died: 5/7/1951 in Taunton, MA, USA

MLB Debut: 1890-05-02 | Final Game: 1890-08-12

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: Ezra Perry Lincoln

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Biography

Ezra Lincoln was a professional baseball pitcher who played in the late 19th century, a time characterized by the early development of the sport and its evolving rules. Born in 1868, Lincoln's Major League career spanned from May 2, 1890, to August 12, 1890. During this brief period, he appeared in the league showcasing his skills on the mound for a total of 17 games. He finished his career with a record of 3 wins and 14 losses, alongside an earned run average (ERA) of 5.28 and 28 strikeouts. Despite not recording any saves, Lincoln's contributions on the field reflected the competitive nature of the era as teams began to employ specialized pitchers. Lincoln's playing career unfolded during a transformative time in baseball, with the sport transitioning from its earlier, more rudimentary forms to a more organized structure. His performance, while not statistically dominant, contributed to the tapestry of the game during an era that laid the groundwork for future generations of players. Though his time in the limelight was limited, Ezra Lincoln remains a part of baseball history, representing the persistence of athletes striving to establish their mark in the burgeoning world of professional baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
3	14	18	18	15	0	0	138.0	190	81	2	57	28	5.28	0

Career ERA 5.28 vs. league average 3.88 across their career seasons — 36.1% 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
1890	CL4	NL	3	11	15	15	13	0	0	118.0	157	58	53	22	4.42	3.88 (-14%)	-433.3
1890	SR2	AA	0	3	3	3	2	0	0	20.0	33	23	4	6	10.35	3.88 (-167%)	84.0

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
18	59	4	8	1	0	0	0	0	2	15	0.136	0.164	0.153	0.316	-385.2

Career AVG .136 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 47.9% below league average.

Career OBP .164 vs. league average .337 across their career seasons — 51.3% below league average.

Career SLG .153 vs. league average .351 across their career seasons — 56.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.316 vs. league average 0.688 across their career seasons — 54.0% 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
1890	CL4	NL	15	51	4	8	1	0	0	0	0	2	15	0.157	.260 (-40%)	.336 (-44%)	.351 (-50%)	.687 (-47%)	-385.2
1890	SR2	AA	3	8	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	-385.2

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	18	0	6	31	3	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1890	CL4	P	15	0	4	28	3	0
1890	SR2	P	3	0	2	3	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	18