Cy Warmoth, baseball player, 1916-1923

Cy Warmoth

Born: 2/2/1893 in Bone Gap, IL, USA

Died: 6/20/1957 in Mount Carmel, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1916-08-31 | Final Game: 1923-10-03

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 158 lbs

Full name: Wallace Walter Warmoth

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Biography

Cy Warmoth was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1916 until 1923. Born in 1893, Warmoth made his mark in Major League Baseball during an era characterized by the transition from the deadball era to the lively ball era, which significantly influenced the game’s dynamics and player performances. Over his career, he compiled a record of 8 wins and 5 losses, with a earned run average (ERA) of 4.26. Warmoth’s playing style was defined by his ability to navigate the challenges of pitching during a time when offensive strategies were evolving. Throughout his time in the league, Warmoth recorded a total of 54 strikeouts, showcasing his capability as a strikeout artist, though he did not register any saves during his career. His contributions to the game, albeit modest in statistical terms, were part of a larger narrative that included a growing emphasis on pitching prowess and the strategic use of pitchers in the game. Although his playing days concluded in 1923, Warmoth remains a part of baseball history, reflecting the experiences of many players who navigated the changing landscape of early 20th-century baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
8 5 29 14 5 0 0 129.0 130 61 4 89 54 4.26 0

Career ERA 4.26 vs. league average 3.71 across their career seasons — 14.8% 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
1916 STL NL 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 5.0 12 8 4 1 14.40 — -
1922 WSN AL 1 0 5 1 1 0 0 19.0 15 3 9 8 1.42 4.18 (+66%) -
1923 WSN AL 7 5 21 13 4 0 0 105.0 103 50 76 45 4.29 4.03 (-6%) -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
29 45 4 9 2 1 0 0 0 3 13 0.200 0.265 0.289 0.554 0.0

Career AVG .200 vs. league average .274 across their career seasons — 27.0% below league average.

Career OBP .265 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — 21.1% below league average.

Career SLG .289 vs. league average .374 across their career seasons — 22.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.554 vs. league average 0.710 across their career seasons — 22.0% 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
1916 STL NL 3 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1922 WSN AL 5 7 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.143 — — — — 0.0
1923 WSN AL 21 36 3 8 2 1 0 0 0 3 10 0.222 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 29 0 11 28 1 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1916 SLN P 3 0 1 0 0 0
1922 WS1 P 5 0 2 3 0 0
1923 WS1 P 21 0 8 25 1 2

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 29