Ad Liska, baseball player, 1929-1933

Ad Liska

Born: 7/10/1906 in Dwight, NE, USA

Died: 11/30/1998 in Portland, OR, USA

MLB Debut: 1929-04-17 | Final Game: 1933-09-24

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

Full name: Adolph James Liska

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Biography

Ad Liska was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1929 to 1933. Born in 1906, Liska made his mark during a transitional period in baseball, as the sport was moving away from the deadball era and embracing a new age of offensive strategies. Over his five-year career, he played for teams in an era characterized by competitive pitching and the burgeoning impact of hitters, which often put pressure on pitchers to adapt their styles. Liska finished his career with a record of 17-18 and an earned run average (ERA) of 3.87, showcasing his ability to keep games close despite not having a winning record. He struck out 104 batters and recorded three saves, indicating his versatility as both a starting pitcher and a reliable option in relief. While he may not have achieved the fame of some of his contemporaries, Liska's contributions to his teams reflected the grit and determination of a pitcher navigating the challenges of early 20th-century baseball. His legacy is a testament to the hard work and skill that defined the era, as pitchers like Liska laid the groundwork for future generations in the world of baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
17 18 111 28 11 1 3 351.3 354 151 12 150 104 3.87 0

Career ERA 3.87 vs. league average 4.31 across their career seasons — 10.4% 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
1929 WSN AL 3 9 24 10 4 0 0 94.3 87 50 42 33 4.77 4.60 (-4%) -
1930 WSN AL 9 7 32 16 7 1 1 150.7 140 55 71 40 3.29 4.80 (+32%) -
1931 WSN AL 0 1 2 1 0 0 0 4.0 9 3 1 2 6.75 — -
1932 PHI NL 2 0 8 0 0 0 1 26.7 22 5 10 6 1.69 4.13 (+59%) 142.2
1933 PHI NL 3 1 45 1 0 0 1 75.7 96 38 26 23 4.52 3.86 (-17%) -647.9

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
113 103 6 11 2 0 0 4 0 8 41 0.107 0.179 0.126 0.305 -561.0

Career AVG .107 vs. league average .281 across their career seasons — 62.1% below league average.

Career OBP .179 vs. league average .343 across their career seasons — 47.9% below league average.

Career SLG .126 vs. league average .402 across their career seasons — 68.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.305 vs. league average 0.744 across their career seasons — 59.1% 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
1929 WSN AL 24 29 1 5 0 0 0 0 0 2 8 0.172 — — — — 0.0
1930 WSN AL 32 52 4 5 2 0 0 3 0 6 25 0.096 .293 (-67%) .354 (-46%) .429 (-69%) .784 (-59%) -561.0
1931 WSN AL 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1932 PHI NL 8 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1933 PHI NL 47 14 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 6 0.071 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 1 0 0 0 0 0
P 111 0 27 137 2 7

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1929 WS1 P 24 0 7 34 0 0
1930 WS1 P 32 0 14 56 0 4
1931 WS1 P 2 0 0 2 0 0
1932 PHI P 8 0 2 12 1 0
1933 PHI OF 1 0 0 0 0 0
1933 PHI P 45 0 4 33 1 3

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 111
Right Field 1