Kid Carsey
Born: 10/22/1872 in New York, NY, USA
Died: 3/29/1960 in Miami, FL, USA
MLB Debut: 1891-04-08 | Final Game: 1901-07-20
Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'7" | Weight: 168 lbs
Full name: Wilfred Carsey
Biography
Kid Carsey, born in 1872, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1891 to 1901. Over his career, he amassed a win-loss record of 116-138, showcasing his resilience on the mound during an era that was marked by the transition from the deadball period to the more modern game of the early 20th century. Carsey's earned run average (ERA) stood at 4.95, reflecting the challenges pitchers faced during a time when offense was beginning to rise in the sport.
In addition to his record, Carsey recorded 486 strikeouts, demonstrating his ability to overpower hitters with his pitching skills, while also achieving three saves throughout his career. Though often overshadowed by some of his contemporaries, Carsey's contributions to the game during the late 19th century helped pave the way for future generations of pitchers, as he navigated the competitive landscape of early professional baseball. His career remains a testament to the evolving nature of the sport and the enduring legacy of its early players.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 116 | 138 | 296 | 257 | 218 | 4 | 3 | 2233.3 | 2794 | 1229 | 80 | 800 | 486 | 4.95 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1891 | WS9 | AA | 14 | 37 | 54 | 53 | 46 | 1 | 0 | 415.0 | 513 | 230 | 161 | 174 | 4.99 | -745.8 |
| 1892 | PHI | NL | 19 | 16 | 43 | 36 | 30 | 1 | 1 | 317.7 | 317 | 110 | 104 | 76 | 3.12 | -111.7 |
| 1893 | PHI | NL | 20 | 15 | 39 | 35 | 30 | 1 | 0 | 318.3 | 375 | 170 | 124 | 50 | 4.81 | 833.5 |
| 1894 | PHI | NL | 18 | 12 | 37 | 32 | 26 | 0 | 0 | 288.3 | 366 | 177 | 106 | 43 | 5.52 | -3551.5 |
| 1895 | PHI | NL | 24 | 16 | 44 | 40 | 35 | 0 | 1 | 342.3 | 460 | 187 | 118 | 64 | 4.92 | -1709.0 |
| 1896 | PHI | NL | 11 | 11 | 27 | 21 | 18 | 1 | 1 | 187.3 | 273 | 117 | 72 | 36 | 5.62 | -609.7 |
| 1897 | PHI | NL | 2 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 28.0 | 35 | 16 | 16 | 1 | 5.14 | -541.1 |
| 1897 | STL | NL | 3 | 8 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 99.0 | 133 | 66 | 31 | 14 | 6.00 | - |
| 1898 | STL | NL | 2 | 12 | 20 | 13 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 123.7 | 177 | 87 | 37 | 10 | 6.33 | - |
| 1899 | CL4 | NL | 1 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 77.7 | 109 | 49 | 24 | 11 | 5.68 | -289.9 |
| 1899 | WAS | NL | 1 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 29.0 | 27 | 12 | 4 | 3 | 3.72 | 437.2 |
| 1901 | BRO | NL | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.0 | 9 | 8 | 3 | 4 | 10.29 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 329 | 1042 | 132 | 223 | 17 | 11 | 2 | 101 | 17 | 92 | 137 | 0.214 | 0.282 | 0.257 | 0.539 | -4199.8 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1891 | WS9 | AA | 61 | 187 | 25 | 28 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 15 | 2 | 19 | 38 | 0.150 | -1147.8 |
| 1892 | PHI | NL | 44 | 131 | 8 | 20 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 1 | 9 | 24 | 0.153 | -761.6 |
| 1893 | PHI | NL | 39 | 145 | 12 | 27 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 2 | 5 | 14 | 0.186 | -1054.4 |
| 1894 | PHI | NL | 37 | 129 | 31 | 36 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 18 | 3 | 17 | 12 | 0.279 | -328.4 |
| 1895 | PHI | NL | 44 | 141 | 24 | 41 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 2 | 15 | 12 | 0.291 | -257.3 |
| 1896 | PHI | NL | 27 | 81 | 13 | 18 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 11 | 12 | 0.222 | -241.2 |
| 1897 | PHI | NL | 4 | 13 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.231 | 0.0 |
| 1897 | STL | NL | 13 | 43 | 2 | 13 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 0.302 | 0.0 |
| 1898 | STL | NL | 38 | 105 | 8 | 21 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 3 | 10 | 15 | 0.200 | -409.0 |
| 1899 | CL4 | NL | 11 | 36 | 5 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 0.278 | 0.0 |
| 1899 | NY1 | NL | 5 | 18 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0.333 | 0.0 |
| 1899 | WAS | NL | 4 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1901 | BRO | NL | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 10 | 0 | 19 | 25 | 8 | 1 |
| 3B | 3 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 5 | 1 |
| OF | 17 | 0 | 10 | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| P | 296 | 0 | 110 | 580 | 67 | 22 |
| SS | 5 | 0 | 9 | 15 | 1 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1891 | WS9 | P | 54 | 0 | 22 | 120 | 12 | 5 |
| 1891 | WS9 | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| 1891 | WS9 | OF | 7 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1892 | PHI | P | 43 | 0 | 19 | 84 | 13 | 3 |
| 1892 | PHI | OF | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1893 | PHI | P | 39 | 0 | 17 | 81 | 8 | 1 |
| 1894 | PHI | P | 37 | 0 | 16 | 61 | 5 | 4 |
| 1895 | PHI | P | 44 | 0 | 9 | 77 | 12 | 2 |
| 1896 | PHI | P | 27 | 0 | 9 | 50 | 6 | 3 |
| 1897 | PHI | P | 4 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| 1897 | SLN | P | 12 | 0 | 7 | 26 | 3 | 0 |
| 1898 | SLN | P | 20 | 0 | 4 | 39 | 3 | 2 |
| 1898 | SLN | 2B | 10 | 0 | 19 | 25 | 8 | 1 |
| 1898 | SLN | OF | 8 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 1899 | CL4 | P | 10 | 0 | 5 | 24 | 4 | 2 |
| 1899 | CL4 | SS | 1 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 1 |
| 1899 | NY1 | 3B | 3 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 5 | 1 |
| 1899 | NY1 | SS | 2 | 0 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| 1899 | WAS | P | 4 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 1 | 0 |
| 1901 | BRO | P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 296 |
| Second Base | 10 |
| Third Base | 3 |
| Shortstop | 5 |
| Center Field | 6 |
| Right Field | 11 |