Ted Cather, baseball player, 1912-1915

Ted Cather

Born: 5/20/1889 in Chester, PA, USA

Died: 4/9/1945 in Elkton, MD, USA

MLB Debut: 1912-09-23 | Final Game: 1915-07-12

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 178 lbs

Full name: Theodore Physick Cather

Biography

Ted Cather, born in 1889, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in the early 20th century. He played as a position player from 1912 until his final game on July 12, 1915. Over the course of his career, Cather appeared in 201 games, where he recorded 138 hits and maintained a batting average of .252. Known for his speed on the bases, he stole 21 bases and contributed significantly to his teams' offensive efforts with 72 RBIs and 2 home runs. Cather's career unfolded during a transformative era in baseball, transitioning from the deadball period into a more dynamic offensive game. His versatility and tenacity on the field reflected the evolving nature of the sport during the 1910s. While Cather may not have reached the heights of some of his contemporaries, his contributions to the game and the statistics he compiled during his playing years highlight the dedication and skill required to succeed in Major League Baseball during that time.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
201 548 60 138 30 8 2 72 21 34 90 0.252 0.300 0.347 0.647 -481.3

Season-by-Season Batting

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0.3 1 2 0 2 0 54.00 0

Season-by-Season Pitching

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1914 WS BSN 1 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 1 0 4 0 0 0
OF 170 0 223 20 16 2
P 1 0 0 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 1
First Base 1
Left Field 90
Center Field 17
Right Field 65