Arlie Pond, baseball player, 1895-1898

Arlie Pond

Born: 1/19/1873 in Saugus, MA, USA

Died: 9/19/1930 in Cebu, Central Visayas, Philippines

MLB Debut: 1895-07-04 | Final Game: 1898-07-06

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: Erasmus Arlington Pond

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Biography

Arlie Pond was a prominent pitcher in Major League Baseball during the late 19th century, marking his career from 1895 to 1907. Born in 1873, Pond made his mark on the game when he debuted on July 4, 1895, and played until July 6, 1898. Throughout his time in the league, he compiled a solid win-loss record of 35-19, showcasing his effectiveness on the mound. Pond finished his career with an earned run average (ERA) of 3.45 and recorded a total of 156 strikeouts, in addition to earning 2 saves. Pond's playing style reflected the transitional nature of baseball during the late 1800s, a period characterized by evolving pitching techniques and strategies. His contributions came during an era that was shifting from the deadball period to the more offensive-oriented play of the 20th century. Despite the challenges of his time, Pond established himself as a reliable pitcher, and his performance helped lay the groundwork for future generations of players. His legacy in the game is remembered as part of the rich tapestry of baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
35 19 69 57 46 3 2 496.0 517 190 8 150 156 3.45 0

Career ERA 3.45 vs. league average 4.23 across their career seasons — 18.5% 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
1895 BLN NL 0 1 6 1 1 0 2 13.7 10 9 12 13 5.93 4.77 (-24%) 82.3
1896 BLN NL 16 8 28 26 21 2 0 214.3 232 83 57 80 3.49 4.36 (+20%) 3873.8
1897 BLN NL 18 9 32 28 23 0 0 248.0 267 97 72 59 3.52 4.30 (+18%) 1319.6
1898 BLN NL 1 1 3 2 1 1 0 20.0 8 1 9 4 0.45 3.59 (+87%) -209.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
71 184 28 45 5 1 0 14 3 21 32 0.245 0.325 0.283 0.608 -569.8

Career AVG .245 vs. league average .287 across their career seasons — 14.7% below league average.

Career OBP .325 vs. league average .350 across their career seasons — 7.2% below league average.

Career SLG .283 vs. league average .379 across their career seasons — 25.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.608 vs. league average 0.730 across their career seasons — 16.7% 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
1895 BLN NL 7 6 0 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 2 0.333 — — — — 0.0
1896 BLN NL 28 81 10 19 2 0 0 8 1 8 10 0.235 .290 (-19%) .354 (-14%) .387 (-33%) .741 (-24%) -324.9
1897 BLN NL 33 90 16 22 3 0 0 6 2 11 19 0.244 .291 (-16%) .354 (-6%) .387 (-28%) .741 (-18%) -244.9
1898 BLN NL 3 7 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 2 1 0.286 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 2 0 0 0 0 0
P 69 0 19 103 11 3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1895 BLN OF 1 0 0 0 0 0
1895 BLN P 6 0 0 3 0 1
1896 BLN P 28 0 3 46 5 0
1897 BLN OF 1 0 0 0 0 0
1897 BLN P 32 0 16 52 6 2
1898 BLN P 3 0 0 2 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 69
Left Field 1
Center Field 1

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Norwich University Northfield VT 1889, 1890
University of Vermont Burlington VT 1891, 1892, 1893, 1894, 1895