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
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1912 | STL | NL | 5 | 19 | 4 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0.421 | 0.0 |
| 1913 | STL | NL | 67 | 183 | 16 | 39 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 12 | 7 | 9 | 24 | 0.213 | -630.3 |
| 1914 | BSN | NL | 50 | 145 | 19 | 43 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 27 | 7 | 7 | 28 | 0.297 | 237.1 |
| 1914 | STL | NL | 39 | 99 | 11 | 27 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 4 | 3 | 15 | 0.273 | 237.1 |
| 1915 | BSN | NL | 40 | 102 | 10 | 21 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 18 | 2 | 15 | 19 | 0.206 | -3.9 |
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
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1913 | STL | NL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 54.00 | - |
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
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1912 | SLN | OF | 5 | 0 | 15 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1913 | SLN | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1913 | SLN | 1B | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1913 | SLN | OF | 57 | 0 | 67 | 8 | 7 | 0 |
| 1914 | BSN | OF | 48 | 0 | 57 | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| 1914 | SLN | OF | 28 | 0 | 49 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| 1915 | BSN | OF | 32 | 0 | 35 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 1 |
| First Base | 1 |
| Left Field | 90 |
| Center Field | 17 |
| Right Field | 65 |