Bud Sharpe, baseball player, 1905-1910

Bud Sharpe

Born: 8/6/1881 in West Chester, PA, USA

Died: 5/31/1916 in Haddock, GA, USA

MLB Debut: 1905-04-14 | Final Game: 1910-09-24

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Bayard Heston Sharpe

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Biography

Bud Sharpe, born in 1881, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1905 to 1910. Primarily playing as a position player, Sharpe participated in 165 games at the Major League level, where he recorded 139 hits, 41 RBIs, and a batting average of .222. During an era characterized by the transition from the deadball period to the more offensive-minded approaches of the 1910s, Sharpe's contributions on the field were modest, as evidenced by his lack of home runs in his career. Despite not being a prolific power hitter, Sharpe's style of play reflected the fundamentals of the game during his time, focusing more on contact and speed. He managed to steal four bases throughout his career, showcasing his ability to contribute in ways beyond just hitting. While his statistics may not place him among the legends of the game, Bud Sharpe's journey through the early years of professional baseball adds to the rich tapestry of the sport's history. He retired on September 24, 1910, leaving behind a legacy that highlights the challenges and experiences of players in the early 20th century.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
165 625 40 139 17 6 0 41 4 21 41 0.222 0.249 0.269 0.518 -2125.5

Career AVG .222 vs. league average .249 across their career seasons — 10.7% below league average.

Career OBP .249 vs. league average .313 across their career seasons — 20.4% below league average.

Career SLG .269 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 17.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.518 vs. league average 0.637 across their career seasons — 18.8% 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 BSN NL 46 170 8 31 3 2 0 11 0 7 8 0.182 .248 (-27%) .307 (-30%) .322 (-31%) .629 (-30%) -828.1
1910 PIT NL 4 16 2 3 0 1 0 1 0 0 2 0.188 — — — — 0.0
1910 BSN NL 115 439 30 105 14 3 0 29 4 14 31 0.239 .249 (-4%) .317 (-17%) .326 (-13%) .644 (-15%) 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 118 118 1168 84 16 72
C 3 2 9 9 0 0
OF 42 42 55 11 7 3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1905 BSN 1B 1 1 9 0 0 0
1905 BSN C 3 2 9 9 0 0
1905 BSN OF 42 42 55 11 7 3
1910 PIT 1B 4 4 37 3 0 0
1910 BSN 1B 113 113 1122 81 16 72

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 3
First Base 118
Third Base 1
Right Field 42

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Pennsylvania State University State College PA 1900, 1901, 1902, 1903