Pop Rising

Born: 1/24/1877 in Industry Beaver County, PA, USA

Died: 1/28/1938 in Rochester, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1905-08-10 | Final Game: 1905-10-06

Throws: R

Full name: Percival Sumner Rising

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Biography

Pop Rising, born in 1877, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1905 to 1910. Rising played as a position player primarily in the early years of the 20th century, a time when baseball was evolving in terms of style and strategy. Over the course of his brief career, he appeared in 11 games, recording 3 hits and driving in 2 runs, resulting in a batting average of .103. Despite his limited time in Major League Baseball, Rising contributed to the rich tapestry of the game during an era characterized by the transition from the deadball era to the more dynamic styles of play that would follow. Rising’s playing career was marked by the challenges faced by many athletes of his time, including the fierce competition for roster spots and the evolving nature of the sport. While he did not achieve significant statistical milestones, his involvement in Major League Baseball during its formative years highlights the contributions of all players, regardless of their statistical output. His time in the league serves as a reminder of the countless individuals who have shaped the history of baseball, each playing a role in the development of the game we know today.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
11	29	2	3	1	1	0	2	0	2	4	0.103	0.161	0.207	0.368	0.0

Career AVG .103 vs. league average .248 across their career seasons — 58.3% below league average.

Career OBP .161 vs. league average .307 across their career seasons — 47.5% below league average.

Career SLG .207 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — 35.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.368 vs. league average 0.630 across their career seasons — 41.6% 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
1905	BOS	AL	11	29	2	3	1	1	0	2	0	2	4	0.103	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
3B	1	1	1	1	0	0
OF	6	6	8	1	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1905	BOS	3B	1	1	1	1	0	0
1905	BOS	OF	6	6	8	1	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Third Base	1
Right Field	6