Vic Aldridge
Born: 10/25/1893 in Crane, IN, USA
Died: 4/17/1973 in Terre Haute, IN, USA
MLB Debut: 1917-04-15 | Final Game: 1928-08-29
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 175 lbs
Full name: Victor Aldridge
Biography
Vic Aldridge was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1917 to 1928. Born in 1893, Aldridge established himself as a reliable arm in the league with a career record of 97 wins and 80 losses. Over the course of his career, he posted an earned run average (ERA) of 3.76 and recorded a total of 526 strikeouts. His tenure in baseball coincided with significant developments in the sport, including the transition from the deadball era to the more offensively-minded years that followed.
Aldridge's contributions extended beyond his win-loss record; he also notched 6 saves, showcasing his ability to close out games effectively. Known for his competitive spirit on the mound, he played for several teams during his career, including notable stints with the Chicago Cubs and the Pittsburgh Pirates. Vic Aldridge left an indelible mark in the early days of modern baseball, and his achievements continue to be remembered by baseball enthusiasts and historians alike.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 97 | 80 | 248 | 205 | 102 | 8 | 6 | 1600.7 | 1671 | 668 | 87 | 512 | 526 | 3.76 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1917 | CHC | NL | 6 | 6 | 30 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 106.7 | 100 | 37 | 37 | 44 | 3.12 | - |
| 1918 | CHC | NL | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12.3 | 11 | 2 | 6 | 10 | 1.46 | - |
| 1922 | CHC | NL | 16 | 15 | 36 | 34 | 20 | 2 | 0 | 258.3 | 287 | 101 | 56 | 66 | 3.52 | - |
| 1923 | CHC | NL | 16 | 9 | 30 | 30 | 15 | 2 | 0 | 217.0 | 209 | 84 | 67 | 64 | 3.48 | - |
| 1924 | CHC | NL | 15 | 12 | 32 | 32 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 244.3 | 261 | 95 | 80 | 74 | 3.50 | - |
| 1925 | PIT | NL | 15 | 7 | 30 | 26 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 213.3 | 218 | 86 | 74 | 88 | 3.63 | 107.6 |
| 1926 | PIT | NL | 10 | 13 | 30 | 26 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 190.0 | 204 | 86 | 73 | 61 | 4.07 | -228.5 |
| 1927 | PIT | NL | 15 | 10 | 35 | 34 | 17 | 1 | 1 | 239.3 | 248 | 113 | 74 | 86 | 4.25 | -897.6 |
| 1928 | NY1 | NL | 4 | 7 | 22 | 17 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 119.3 | 133 | 64 | 45 | 33 | 4.83 | -944.3 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 248 | 581 | 46 | 133 | 14 | 4 | 2 | 60 | 2 | 10 | 41 | 0.229 | 0.242 | 0.277 | 0.519 | -2724.9 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1917 | CHC | NL | 30 | 29 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.138 | 0.0 |
| 1918 | CHC | NL | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.333 | 0.0 |
| 1922 | CHC | NL | 36 | 100 | 8 | 26 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 13 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 0.260 | -386.5 |
| 1923 | CHC | NL | 30 | 71 | 5 | 19 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 6 | 0.268 | -162.2 |
| 1924 | CHC | NL | 32 | 85 | 6 | 15 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 0.176 | -674.6 |
| 1925 | PIT | NL | 30 | 86 | 3 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.233 | -530.0 |
| 1926 | PIT | NL | 30 | 71 | 8 | 16 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0.225 | -412.1 |
| 1927 | PIT | NL | 35 | 96 | 5 | 21 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0.219 | -559.5 |
| 1928 | NY1 | NL | 22 | 40 | 7 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0.275 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1927 | WS | PIT | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 |
| 1925 | WS | PIT | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 |
Playoff Career Pitching
| W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 25.7 | 28 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 5.26 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1927 | WS | PIT | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7.3 | 10 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 7.36 |
| 1925 | WS | PIT | 2 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 18.3 | 18 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 4.42 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 248 | 0 | 26 | 354 | 12 | 19 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1917 | CHN | P | 30 | 0 | 2 | 44 | 3 | 2 |
| 1918 | CHN | P | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1922 | CHN | P | 36 | 0 | 3 | 68 | 4 | 2 |
| 1923 | CHN | P | 30 | 0 | 6 | 46 | 0 | 3 |
| 1924 | CHN | P | 32 | 0 | 4 | 59 | 1 | 3 |
| 1925 | PIT | P | 30 | 0 | 2 | 34 | 1 | 2 |
| 1926 | PIT | P | 30 | 0 | 0 | 42 | 3 | 3 |
| 1927 | PIT | P | 35 | 0 | 5 | 35 | 0 | 2 |
| 1928 | NY1 | P | 22 | 0 | 4 | 24 | 0 | 2 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 248 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canterbury College | Danville | IN | 1913, 1914 |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1925 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 21th | 1.0 | 80 | 0 |