Cy Vorhees

Born: 9/30/1874 in Lodi, OH, USA

Died: 2/8/1910 in Massillon, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1902-04-17 | Final Game: 1902-09-18

Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: Henry Bert Vorhees

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Biography

Cy Vorhees was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1874, who played in the early 20th century, a time when the game was transitioning into a more organized and commercially popular sport. His Major League career spanned from April 17, 1902, to September 18, 1902, during which he showcased his skills on the mound. Vorhees concluded his career with a win-loss record of 3-4 and posted an earned run average (ERA) of 3.94, complemented by 25 strikeouts. While he did not record any saves, his contributions to the teams he played for were significant in the context of the evolving game. Vorhees played during an era that was characterized by the emergence of more specialized roles, including the rise of the pitcher as a central figure in team dynamics. Although his career in the Major Leagues was brief, his presence in the sport during its formative years contributed to the foundation of professional baseball as it grew in popularity and complexity. His legacy is a reflection of the many players who helped shape the game during its early stages, demonstrating the enduring spirit and competitive nature of baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
3	4	11	6	4	1	0	61.7	73	27	1	22	25	3.94	0

Career ERA 3.94 vs. league average 3.17 across their career seasons — 24.1% 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	PHI	NL	3	3	10	5	3	1	0	53.7	63	23	20	24	3.86	3.17 (-22%)	-24.8
1902	WSN	AL	0	1	1	1	1	0	0	8.0	10	4	2	1	4.50	—	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
11	23	3	9	0	0	0	3	0	3	3	0.391	0.462	0.391	0.853	0.0

Career AVG .391 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — +46.7% above league average.

Career OBP .462 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — +43.5% above league average.

Career SLG .391 vs. league average .344 across their career seasons — +13.9% above league average.

Career OPS 0.853 vs. league average 0.665 across their career seasons — +28.2% 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	PHI	NL	10	20	3	7	0	0	0	3	0	2	3	0.350	—	—	—	—	0.0
1902	WSN	AL	1	3	0	2	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0.667	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	11	0	2	12	3	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1902	PHI	P	10	0	2	10	3	0
1902	WS1	P	1	0	0	2	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	11

College History

School Name	City	State	Years Attended
Oberlin College	Oberlin	OH	1893, 1894, 1895, 1896
Syracuse University	Syracuse	NY	1897, 1898