Archie Stimmel, baseball player, 1900-1902

Archie Stimmel

Born: 5/30/1873 in Woodsboro, MD, USA

Died: 8/18/1958 in Frederick, MD, USA

MLB Debut: 1900-07-03 | Final Game: 1902-05-09

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Archibald Ray Stimmel

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Biography

Archie Stimmel was a professional baseball pitcher who played from 1900 to 1902. Born in 1873, he took the mound during an era characterized by the transition from the Deadball Era to a more modern style of play, where pitching and defensive strategies were paramount. Stimmel's career in the major leagues was marked by a record of 5 wins and 19 losses, with a career earned run average (ERA) of 4.21, reflecting the challenges he faced on the field. Throughout his time in the league, Stimmel accumulated a total of 64 strikeouts, showcasing his ability to overpower hitters at times. Despite not recording any saves, his contributions as a pitcher were significant during a period when the game was evolving and pitchers were beginning to adapt to the changing dynamics of offensive play. Stimmel's career, albeit brief, left a mark on the early 20th-century baseball landscape, highlighting the perseverance and dedication of players in a formative time for the sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
5 19 26 22 18 1 0 192.3 225 90 12 60 64 4.21 0

Career ERA 4.21 vs. league average 3.40 across their career seasons — 23.8% 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
1900 CIN NL 1 1 2 1 1 0 0 13.0 18 10 4 2 6.92 3.68 (-88%) -244.8
1901 CIN NL 4 14 20 18 14 1 0 153.3 170 70 44 55 4.11 3.49 (-18%) -2644.1
1902 CIN NL 0 4 4 3 3 0 0 26.0 37 10 12 7 3.46 3.17 (-9%) -702.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
28 77 2 8 2 0 0 2 0 3 23 0.104 0.138 0.130 0.267 -672.9

Career AVG .104 vs. league average .271 across their career seasons — 61.7% below league average.

Career OBP .138 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 58.0% below league average.

Career SLG .130 vs. league average .355 across their career seasons — 63.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.267 vs. league average 0.682 across their career seasons — 60.8% 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
1900 CIN NL 2 5 1 1 0 0 0 2 0 0 1 0.200 — — — — 0.0
1901 CIN NL 22 62 1 5 1 0 0 0 0 3 22 0.081 .271 (-70%) .326 (-62%) .359 (-73%) .686 (-68%) -672.9
1902 CIN NL 4 10 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.200 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 2 0 4 0 0 0
P 26 0 2 36 3 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1900 CIN P 2 0 0 2 0 0
1901 CIN OF 2 0 4 0 0 0
1901 CIN P 20 0 2 28 2 2
1902 CIN P 4 0 0 6 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 26
Right Field 2

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Gettysburg College Gettysburg PA 1895