Ambrose Puttmann, baseball player, 1903-1906

Ambrose Puttmann

Born: 9/9/1880 in Cincinnati, OH, USA

Died: 6/21/1936 in Jamaica, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1903-09-04 | Final Game: 1906-05-10

Throws: L | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Ambrose Nicholas Puttmann

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Biography

Ambrose Puttmann was a professional baseball pitcher who played in the early 20th century, specifically from 1903 to 1906. Born in 1880, Puttmann's playing career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, marked by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive approach. Throughout his career, he compiled a record of 8 wins and 9 losses, showcasing a competitive spirit on the mound despite the challenges of the era. Puttmann finished his career with an earned run average (ERA) of 3.58, reflecting his ability to manage opposing hitters effectively. He recorded 85 strikeouts and achieved 1 save, highlighting his role as a reliable option in the pitching rotation. While he may not have achieved legendary status, Puttmann's contributions to his teams and his performance on the field during a pivotal time in baseball history remain noteworthy, serving as a testament to the evolving nature of the sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
8 9 33 18 8 2 1 173.3 158 69 4 67 85 3.58 0

Career ERA 3.58 vs. league average 2.80 across their career seasons — 27.8% 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
1903 NYY AL 2 0 3 2 1 0 0 19.0 16 2 4 8 0.95 3.10 (+69%) -
1904 NYY AL 2 0 9 3 2 1 0 49.3 40 15 17 26 2.74 2.66 (-3%) -
1905 NYY AL 2 7 17 9 5 1 1 86.3 79 41 37 39 4.27 2.82 (-52%) -
1906 STL NL 2 2 4 4 0 0 0 18.7 23 11 9 12 5.30 2.68 (-98%) -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
34 63 5 18 3 3 0 4 0 1 15 0.286 0.297 0.429 0.725 0.0

Career AVG .286 vs. league average .251 across their career seasons — +13.9% above league average.

Career OBP .297 vs. league average .308 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .429 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — +31.5% above league average.

Career OPS 0.725 vs. league average 0.634 across their career seasons — +14.5% above 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
1903 NYY AL 3 7 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 1 0.143 — — — — 0.0
1904 NYY AL 9 18 0 5 1 1 0 1 0 1 4 0.278 — — — — 0.0
1905 NYY AL 18 32 3 10 1 2 0 2 0 0 8 0.312 — — — — 0.0
1906 STL NL 4 6 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.333 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 33 16 6 63 8 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1903 NYA P 3 0 0 12 2 0
1904 NYA P 9 3 2 17 1 0
1905 NYA P 17 9 3 28 5 0
1906 SLN P 4 4 1 6 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 33