Tex Pruiett

Born: 4/10/1883 in Osgood, IN, USA

Died: 2/6/1953 in Ventura, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1907-04-26 | Final Game: 1908-07-18

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 176 lbs

Full name: Charles Leroy Pruiett

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Biography

Tex Pruiett was a professional baseball pitcher who played in the early 20th century, making his mark in a time when the sport was transitioning from the deadball era into a more offensive-minded approach. Born in 1883, Pruiett's career spanned from 1907 to 1908, during which he showcased his skills primarily in the major leagues. Over the course of his brief career, he finished with a record of 4-18, an ERA of 2.83, and recorded 82 strikeouts, along with 5 saves. Pruiett's playing style reflected the era's emphasis on pitching finesse, and despite his win-loss record, his ERA indicates that he was capable of keeping opposing hitters at bay. His contributions on the mound were significant during a period when pitchers often dominated the game. Though his time in the spotlight was short-lived, Pruiett remains a notable figure in the annals of baseball history, exemplifying the challenges and triumphs faced by players in the formative years of Major League Baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
4	18	48	23	7	3	5	232.3	221	73	2	80	82	2.83	0

Career ERA 2.83 vs. league average 2.45 across their career seasons — 15.5% 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
1907	BOS	AL	3	11	35	17	6	2	3	173.7	166	60	59	54	3.11	2.50 (-24%)	-1312.5
1908	BOS	AL	1	7	13	6	1	1	2	58.7	55	13	21	28	1.99	2.40 (+17%)	-258.5

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
48	67	2	9	2	0	0	1	0	4	17	0.134	0.183	0.164	0.347	-245.3

Career AVG .134 vs. league average .243 across their career seasons — 44.7% below league average.

Career OBP .183 vs. league average .301 across their career seasons — 39.2% below league average.

Career SLG .164 vs. league average .308 across their career seasons — 46.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.347 vs. league average 0.609 across their career seasons — 43.0% 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
1907	BOS	AL	35	51	2	8	2	0	0	0	0	4	12	0.157	.245 (-36%)	.304 (-28%)	.308 (-37%)	.613 (-32%)	-245.3
1908	BOS	AL	13	16	0	1	0	0	0	1	0	0	5	0.062	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	48	23	9	85	10	3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1907	BOS	P	35	17	7	64	7	3
1908	BOS	P	13	6	2	21	3	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	48