Pythias Russ

Born: 4/7/1904 in Cynthiana, KY, USA

Died: 8/9/1930 in Cynthiana, KY, USA

Bats: R | Throws: R

Biography

Pythias Russ, born in 1904, is an active professional baseball player renowned for his impressive career as a position player. With a batting average of .326, Russ consistently demonstrates exceptional hitting prowess, accumulating 373 hits over the course of 310 games. His offensive contributions extend beyond his batting average, as he has recorded 14 home runs and 209 RBIs, showcasing his ability to drive in runs and generate scoring opportunities for his team. Additionally, Russ adds a dynamic element to his game with 51 stolen bases, highlighting his speed and base-running intelligence. As an active player, Pythias Russ continues to make a significant impact in the league, embodying the skills and competitiveness that define modern baseball. His career unfolds during a time when the sport is increasingly focused on power and athleticism, yet he maintains a balance of traditional hitting and speed on the bases. As he progresses in his career, fans and analysts alike keep a close eye on his performance, recognizing the potential for continued achievements in the ever-evolving landscape of baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
310 1144 214 373 66 26 14 209 51 69 2 0.326 0.372 0.466 0.838 2520.6

Career AVG .326 vs. league average .284 across their career seasons — +14.8% above league average.

Career OBP .372 vs. league average .347 across their career seasons — +7.0% above league average.

Career SLG .466 vs. league average .400 across their career seasons — +16.4% above league average.

Career OPS 0.838 vs. league average 0.747 across their career seasons — +12.1% above league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
21 82 15 27 3 0 3 16 4 0 0.329

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1928 NNC CAG 7 27 4 11 0 0 2 7 2 0 0.407
1927 NNC CAG 5 20 6 8 2 0 1 4 0 0 0.400
1927 NWS CAG 9 35 5 8 1 0 0 5 2 0 0.229

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 15 3 52 2 1 2
2B 1 0 0 0 0 0
C 140 109 607 92 17 7
OF 1 0 0 0 0 0
SS 157 152 335 540 56 43

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 140
First Base 15
Second Base 1
Shortstop 157
Left Field 1