Asa Stratton, baseball player, 1881-1881

Asa Stratton

Born: 2/10/1853 in Grafton, MA, USA

Died: 8/14/1925 in Fitchburg, MA, USA

MLB Debut: 1881-06-17 | Final Game: 1881-06-17

Full name: Asa Evans Stratton

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Biography

Asa Stratton, born in 1853, was a professional baseball player whose career was brief yet notable within the context of the early days of the sport. He played during a time when Major League Baseball was still in its infancy, having only been established in 1876. Stratton's playing career spanned a single day on June 17, 1881, during which he appeared in one game, reflecting the challenging and competitive nature of securing a position in the burgeoning league. In his lone appearance, Stratton recorded one hit in four at-bats, resulting in a batting average of .25. Although he did not hit any home runs or drive in any runs, his contribution to the game marked him as part of the historical tapestry of baseball during a transformative era. The late 19th century was characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-centric style, making Stratton's single-game career a unique footnote in baseball history. His time in the league serves as a reminder of the many players who have shaped the early narrative of the sport, even if only for a fleeting moment.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.250 0.250 0.250 0.500 0.0

Career AVG .250 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .250 vs. league average .290 across their career seasons — 13.8% below league average.

Career SLG .250 vs. league average .338 across their career seasons — 26.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.500 vs. league average 0.628 across their career seasons — 20.4% 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
1881 WOR NL 1 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.250 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

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

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1881 WOR SS 1 0 0 1 2 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Shortstop 1