Ted Cather
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1912-1915)
Ted Cather was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1912 to 1915 for the St. Louis Cardinals and the Boston Braves, a span of 4 seasons. In 201 career games, he hit .252 with 138 hits, 2 home runs, and 72 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'10" / 178 lb
- Died
- 4/9/1945 in Elkton, MD, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1912-09-23
- Last Game
- 1915-07-12
Full name: Theodore Physick Cather
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 | .252 | .300 | .347 | .647 | -415 |
Career AVG .252 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .300 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — 7.4% below league average.
Career SLG .347 vs. league average .342 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .647 vs. league average .667 across their career seasons — near league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1912 | SLN | NL | 5 | 19 | 4 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | .421 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1913 | SLN | NL | 67 | 183 | 16 | 39 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 12 | 7 | 9 | 24 | .213 | .259 (-18%) | .325 (-23%) | .345 (-13%) | .670 (-18%) | -553.3 |
| 1914 | SLN | NL | 39 | 99 | 11 | 27 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 4 | 3 | 15 | .273 | .255 (+7%) | .322 (-9%) | .339 (+1%) | .661 (-4%) | -83.7 |
| 1914 | BSN | NL | 50 | 145 | 19 | 43 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 27 | 7 | 7 | 28 | .297 | .255 (+16%) | .322 (+5%) | .339 (+18%) | .661 (+12%) | -83.7 |
| 1915 | BSN | NL | 40 | 102 | 10 | 21 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 18 | 2 | 15 | 19 | .206 | .250 (-18%) | .318 (avg) | .332 (-6%) | .651 (-3%) | -5.2 |
| Career · 5 seasons | 201 | 548 | 60 | 138 | 30 | 8 | 2 | 72 | 21 | 34 | 90 | .252 | — | — | — | — | -726 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1913 | SLN | NL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 54.00 | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 54.00 | — | 0 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (202 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 94 | 253 | 21 | 60 | 0 | 32 | .237 |
| Away | 107 | 295 | 40 | 77 | 2 | 38 | .261 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Away | 1 | 0.1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 54.00 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1915-07-12 | BSN | STL | L | 4 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1915-07-10 | BSN | STL | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1915-07-07 | BSN | BRO | L | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1915-07-06 | BSN | BRO | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1915-07-03 | BSN | PHI | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1915-06-30 | BSN | PHI | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1915-06-26 | BSN | NY1 | W | 5 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1915-06-19 | BSN | STL | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1915-06-17 | BSN | STL | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1915-06-16 | BSN | CHC | W | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Last 1 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1913-05-04 | STL | CHC | — | 0.1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 1 |
| First Base | 1 |
| Left Field | 90 |
| Center Field | 17 |
| Right Field | 65 |
Ted Cather: the record in brief
Ted Cather played a first major league game on September 23, 1912 and a last one on July 12, 1915. By club, Cather's seasons break down as the St. Louis Cardinals (1912 to 1914) and the Boston Braves (1914 through 1915). Born on May 20, 1889, in Chester, PA, USA, Cather is listed as an outfielder and both batted and threw right-handed. Cather's listed size is 5-foot-10 and 178 pounds. Cather died on April 9, 1945, in Elkton, MD, USA. The given name on file is Theodore Physick Cather.
The batting record for Cather: 201 games, 138 hits in 548 at bats, and a .252 average; the totals also include 2 homers, 72 runs batted in, and 21 stolen bases. On-base and slugging figures of .300 and .347 give Cather a career OPS of .647. The .252 career average is close to the .257 the league hit across the same seasons. Cather collected a career-high 43 hits in 1914. 1914 brought the most runs batted in, 27.
Frequently Asked Questions about Ted Cather
- What years did Ted Cather play?
- Ted Cather played in Major League Baseball from 1912 to 1915.
- Was Ted Cather a pitcher?
- No. Ted Cather was a position player (Outfielder), though he did pitch in 1 career game.
- How many home runs did Ted Cather hit?
- Ted Cather hit 2 career home runs with 138 hits.
- What teams did Ted Cather play for?
- Ted Cather played for 2 teams: the St. Louis Cardinals (1912–1914) and the Boston Braves (1914–1915).
- What were Ted Cather's career stats?
- In 201 games, Ted Cather had 138 hits, 2 home runs, 72 RBI, 60 runs, and 21 stolen bases, with a .252 batting average.
- What position did Ted Cather play?
- Ted Cather played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Ted Cather and how much did he weigh?
- Ted Cather was listed at 5 feet 10 inches and 178 pounds.
- How many home runs did Ted Cather hit each season?
- Ted Cather's home runs by season: 0 in 1912, 0 in 1913, 0 in 1914, and 2 in 1915. His most in one season was 2, in 1915.
- What was Ted Cather's career batting average?
- Ted Cather batted .252 over his career, with 138 hits in 548 at bats.
- How many RBI did Ted Cather have?
- Ted Cather drove in 72 runs in his career.
- What was Ted Cather's career ERA?
- Ted Cather finished with a 54.00 career ERA, going 0-0 with 0 strikeouts.
- Is Ted Cather in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Ted Cather has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.