Cal Vasbinder

Born: 7/19/1880 in Scio, OH, USA

Died: 12/22/1950 in Cadiz, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1902-04-27 | Final Game: 1902-05-07

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2"

Full name: Moses Calhoun Vasbinder

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Biography

Cal Vasbinder was a professional baseball player born in 1880, who played in the early 20th century during a time when the game was evolving rapidly in the post-deadball era. His Major League Baseball career spanned a brief period from April 27, 1902, to May 7, 1902. Vasbinder primarily played as a position player and made a limited impact in the league, appearing in just 2 games. During his short stint in the majors, Vasbinder recorded 1 hit in 2 at-bats, boasting a batting average of 0.5, a figure that highlights the potential he may have had in his limited opportunities. However, he did not register any home runs or RBIs, and he did not steal any bases. While his time in the spotlight was fleeting, Vasbinder was part of a transitioning era in baseball, where the sport was beginning to shift towards the more modern styles of play that would define the game in the decades to come. His career, though brief, reflects the experiences of many players of that time who struggled to secure their place in the rapidly changing landscape of professional baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	0	2	0	0	0	0	5.0	5	5	1	8	2	9.00	0

Career ERA 9.00 vs. league average 3.17 across their career seasons — 183.5% 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
1902	CLE	AL	0	0	2	0	0	0	0	5.0	5	5	8	2	9.00	—	0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
2	2	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.500	0.500	0.500	1.000	0.0

Career AVG .500 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — +87.4% above league average.

Career OBP .500 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — +55.5% above league average.

Career SLG .500 vs. league average .344 across their career seasons — +45.5% above league average.

Career OPS 1.000 vs. league average 0.665 across their career seasons — +50.3% above 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
1902	CLE	AL	2	2	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.500	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	2	0	0	2	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1902	CLE	P	2	0	0	2	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	2