Ernie Mason

Born: 1870 in New Orleans, LA, USA

Died: 7/23/1904 in Covington, LA, USA

MLB Debut: 1894-07-17 | Final Game: 1894-08-01

Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 150 lbs

Full name: Ernest Joseph Mason

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Biography

Ernie Mason was a professional baseball player born in 1870, whose brief career in Major League Baseball spanned from July 17 to August 1, 1894. As a position player, Mason made a modest impact in the league during the late 19th century, a time characterized by the transition from the deadball era into a more offensive-minded game. Over the course of his four-game tenure, he recorded three hits, resulting in a batting average of .25. While he did not hit any home runs or drive in any runs, his contributions came during an era when players were beginning to adapt to the evolving dynamics of baseball. Mason's time in the majors was short-lived, but it reflected the challenges faced by many players of his time as they sought to establish themselves in a rapidly changing sport. His experience serves as a reminder of the countless athletes who, despite limited opportunities, played a role in shaping the history of baseball. Mason's brief appearance on the field is a testament to the enduring spirit of the game and the diverse paths players have taken throughout its storied past.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	3	4	2	2	0	0	22.7	34	18	1	10	3	7.15	0

Career ERA 7.15 vs. league average 5.33 across their career seasons — 34.2% 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
1894	STL	NL	0	3	4	2	2	0	0	22.7	34	18	10	3	7.15	5.33 (-34%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
4	12	0	3	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	0.250	0.308	0.250	0.558	0.0

Career AVG .250 vs. league average .309 across their career seasons — 19.2% below league average.

Career OBP .308 vs. league average .379 across their career seasons — 18.8% below league average.

Career SLG .250 vs. league average .435 across their career seasons — 42.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.558 vs. league average 0.814 across their career seasons — 31.5% 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
1894	STL	NL	4	12	0	3	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	0.250	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	1	0	0	0	0	0
P	4	0	2	2	1	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1894	SLN	OF	1	0	0	0	0	0
1894	SLN	P	4	0	2	2	1	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	4
Left Field	1