Red Long

Born: 9/28/1876 in Burlington, ON, CAN

Died: 8/11/1929 in Hamilton, ON, CAN

MLB Debut: 1902-09-11 | Final Game: 1902-09-11

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Nelson Long

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Biography

Red Long, born in 1876, was a position player who made a brief appearance in Major League Baseball during the early 20th century. His professional playing career spanned from 1902 to 1909, yet he is primarily remembered for a singular game he played on September 11, 1902. In that game, Long did not record any hits, runs, or RBIs, finishing with a batting average of 0.0. Despite the limited opportunity, his presence in the league at a time when baseball was evolving into a more organized sport marked a unique moment in the history of the game. Playing during an era that was characterized by the transition from the deadball era to the more offensive-minded approaches of the subsequent decades, Long's career offers a glimpse into the challenges faced by players during that time. With only one game to his name, he remains a part of baseball's tapestry, representing the countless players who aspired to make their mark in the sport but had fleeting opportunities. Long's story, though brief, reflects the perseverance and dedication of those who participated in baseball's formative years.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	0	1	1	1	0	0	8.0	4	1	0	3	5	1.12	0

Career ERA 1.12 vs. league average 3.17 across their career seasons — 64.6% 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
1902	BSN	NL	0	0	1	1	1	0	0	8.0	4	1	3	5	1.12	—	0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
1	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .344 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.665 across their career seasons — 100.0% 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
1902	BSN	NL	1	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	1	0	1	0	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1902	BSN	P	1	0	1	0	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	1