Columbus Vance

Born: 5/8/1905 in Jackson, MS, USA

Died: 8/22/1980 in Bogalusa, LA, USA

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 162 lbs

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Biography

Columbus Vance, born in 1905, is an active pitcher known for his resilience and competitive spirit on the mound. Throughout his career, Vance has established himself as a tenacious competitor, currently holding a record of 13-21 with an earned run average (ERA) of 5.21. He has recorded a total of 144 strikeouts, showcasing his ability to overpower hitters despite facing challenges in securing wins. Vance's career unfolds in a dynamic era of baseball, characterized by evolving pitching strategies and an increasing emphasis on strikeout capabilities. While he has yet to notch a save in his professional tenure, his ongoing contributions to his team and the league highlight his dedication to the craft of pitching. As he continues to compete, Vance remains a noteworthy figure within the sport, embodying the spirit of perseverance that resonates deeply with baseball enthusiasts.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
13 21 43 37 17 2 0 261.0 288 151 15 90 144 5.21 0

Career ERA 5.21 vs. league average 4.22 across their career seasons — 23.3% 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
1927 BBB NNL 3 0 4 4 2 0 0 30.7 27 8 7 19 2.35 4.08 (+42%) 967.2
1930 BBB NNL 5 9 17 16 6 0 0 102.3 109 71 35 66 6.24 4.80 (-30%) 1508.9
1932 HG EWL 0 3 4 4 1 0 0 17.0 26 13 9 5 6.88 4.13 (-67%) -326.4
1932 AB2 NSL 2 2 5 4 2 0 0 29.3 38 17 11 9 5.22 4.13 (-26%) -42.2
1933 ID NN2 3 7 13 9 6 2 0 81.7 88 42 28 45 4.63 3.86 (-20%) -428.2

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
51 113 14 30 4 2 1 7 1 1 1 0.265 0.284 0.363 0.647 0.0

Career AVG .265 vs. league average .281 across their career seasons — 5.4% below league average.

Career OBP .284 vs. league average .341 across their career seasons — 16.7% below league average.

Career SLG .363 vs. league average .398 across their career seasons — 8.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.647 vs. league average 0.740 across their career seasons — 12.5% 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
1927 BBB NNL 4 11 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.273 — — — — 0.0
1930 BBB NNL 17 37 8 7 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 0.189 — — — — 0.0
1932 HG EWL 4 6 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.167 — — — — 0.0
1932 AB2 NSL 9 18 1 6 0 1 0 2 0 0 0 0.333 — — — — 0.0
1933 ID NN2 17 41 5 13 3 0 0 3 0 0 0 0.317 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 4 1 0 0 0 0
P 43 38 12 52 9 6

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1927 BBB P 4 4 4 3 1 0
1930 BBB P 17 17 2 24 5 2
1932 HG P 4 4 0 4 0 0
1932 AB2 OF 2 1 0 0 0 0
1932 AB2 P 5 4 1 6 0 0
1933 ID OF 2 0 0 0 0 0
1933 ID P 13 9 5 15 3 4

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 43
Left Field 2
Center Field 2