Huyler Westervelt

Born: 10/1/1869 in Piermont, NY, USA

Died: 10/14/1949 in Pelham Manor, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1894-04-21 | Final Game: 1894-08-11

Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 170 lbs

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Biography

Huyler Westervelt was a 19th-century professional baseball pitcher, born in 1869, whose career spanned from April 21, 1894, to August 11, 1894. Westervelt played during a transformative period in baseball history, marked by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive style of play. Over the course of his brief career, he compiled a record of 7 wins and 10 losses, with a earned run average (ERA) of 5.04. He recorded a total of 35 strikeouts, showcasing his ability to fan batters despite the challenges of the era. Although Westervelt’s time in Major League Baseball was short-lived, his contributions to the game reflected the evolving dynamics of pitching during the late 19th century. With no saves recorded throughout his career, Westervelt's role primarily focused on starting games and navigating the demanding conditions of the mound in a period when pitchers were often relied upon to throw complete games. Despite the limited statistical impact he made, players like Westervelt laid the groundwork for future generations of pitchers, contributing to the rich tapestry of baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
7	10	23	18	11	1	0	141.0	170	79	4	76	35	5.04	0

Career ERA 5.04 vs. league average 5.33 across their career seasons — 5.3% better 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
1894	NY1	NL	7	10	23	18	11	1	0	141.0	170	79	76	35	5.04	5.33 (+5%)	-307.1

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
23	56	9	8	1	0	0	7	2	6	5	0.143	0.226	0.161	0.387	-552.0

Career AVG .143 vs. league average .309 across their career seasons — 53.8% below league average.

Career OBP .226 vs. league average .379 across their career seasons — 40.4% below league average.

Career SLG .161 vs. league average .435 across their career seasons — 63.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.387 vs. league average 0.814 across their career seasons — 52.5% 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
1894	NY1	NL	23	56	9	8	1	0	0	7	2	6	5	0.143	.309 (-54%)	.379 (-40%)	.435 (-63%)	.814 (-53%)	-552.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	23	0	13	24	6	3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1894	NY1	P	23	0	13	24	6	3

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	23