Elmer Steele, baseball player, 1907-1911

Elmer Steele

Born: 5/17/1884 in Muitzes Kill, NY, USA

Died: 3/9/1966 in Poughkeepsie, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1907-09-12 | Final Game: 1911-10-09

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: Elmer Rae Steele

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Biography

Elmer Steele was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1884, whose career spanned from 1907 to 1911. Playing during an era marked by the transition from the deadball period to the more offensive-friendly environment of the early 1910s, Steele established himself as a competitive presence on the mound. Over his career, he recorded an 18-24 win-loss record and maintained a commendable earned run average (ERA) of 2.41, showcasing his ability to limit scoring opportunities for opposing teams. Steele's pitching arsenal included a solid mix of speed and control, which contributed to his total of 147 strikeouts. In addition to his strikeout capabilities, he also recorded three saves, highlighting his versatility and reliability in late-game situations. While Steele's career may not have been overwhelmingly dominant in terms of wins, his effectiveness and consistency during a pivotal time in baseball history allowed him to leave a lasting impact on the game he loved.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
18 24 75 43 20 3 3 418.0 367 112 7 68 147 2.41 0

Career ERA 2.41 vs. league average 2.73 across their career seasons — 11.5% better 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
1907 BOS AL 0 1 4 1 0 0 0 11.3 11 2 1 10 1.59 2.50 (+36%) 517.1
1908 BOS AL 5 7 16 13 9 1 0 118.0 85 24 13 37 1.83 2.40 (+24%) 1151.0
1909 BOS AL 4 4 16 8 2 0 1 75.7 75 24 15 32 2.85 2.55 (-12%) 664.0
1910 PIT NL 0 3 3 3 2 0 0 24.0 19 6 3 7 2.25 2.79 (+19%) 389.1
1911 PIT NL 9 9 31 16 7 2 2 166.0 153 48 31 52 2.60 3.37 (+23%) 754.1
1911 BRO NL 0 0 5 2 0 0 0 23.0 24 8 5 9 3.13 3.37 (+7%) 406.3

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
75 142 13 18 2 0 0 7 3 6 47 0.127 0.173 0.141 0.314 -382.0

Career AVG .127 vs. league average .249 across their career seasons — 49.2% below league average.

Career OBP .173 vs. league average .313 across their career seasons — 44.6% below league average.

Career SLG .141 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — 56.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.314 vs. league average 0.636 across their career seasons — 50.6% 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
1907 BOS AL 4 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1908 BOS AL 16 39 5 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 17 0.051 — — — — 0.0
1909 BOS AL 16 22 4 5 1 0 0 1 2 1 2 0.227 — — — — 0.0
1910 PIT NL 3 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 4 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1911 PIT NL 31 61 3 11 1 0 0 6 1 3 18 0.180 .266 (-32%) .336 (-31%) .356 (-45%) .693 (-38%) -382.0
1911 BRO NL 5 9 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.000 — — — — -382.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 75 25 29 134 6 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1907 BOS P 4 1 0 4 0 0
1908 BOS P 16 13 11 30 2 1
1909 BOS P 16 8 4 28 1 0
1910 PIT P 3 3 3 11 0 0
1911 PIT P 31 0 8 54 3 1
1911 BRO P 5 0 3 7 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 75