Ernie Ross

Born: 3/31/1880 in Toronto, ON, CAN

Died: 3/28/1950 in Toronto, ON, CAN

MLB Debut: 1902-09-17 | Final Game: 1902-09-22

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 150 lbs

Full name: Ernest Bertram Ross

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Biography

Ernie Ross was a professional baseball pitcher who played in the early 20th century, specifically from September 17, 1902, to September 22, 1902. Born in 1880, Ross had a brief career in Major League Baseball during a time when the game was transitioning from the deadball era to a more offensive-focused approach. He played for a short stint, finishing his career with a record of 1-1, an earned run average (ERA) of 7.41, and two strikeouts, reflecting the challenges pitchers faced in that competitive landscape. Despite his limited appearances, Ross’s contributions to the game during his career are part of the fabric of early baseball history. His performance occurred in an era characterized by evolving pitching styles and strategies, as players and teams began to explore new methods to gain an edge on the field. While he did not achieve the notoriety of some of his contemporaries, Ross's time in Major League Baseball remains a testament to the many players who contributed to the sport’s development during its formative years.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
1	1	2	2	2	0	0	17.0	20	14	0	12	2	7.41	0

Career ERA 7.41 vs. league average 3.17 across their career seasons — 133.5% 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
1902	BLA	AL	1	1	2	2	2	0	0	17.0	20	14	12	2	7.41	3.17 (-133%)	-663.7

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
2	8	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	3	0.000	0.111	0.000	0.111	0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .111 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — 65.5% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .344 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.111 vs. league average 0.665 across their career seasons — 83.3% 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
1902	BLA	AL	2	8	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	3	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

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

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1902	BLA	P	2	0	1	1	2	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	2