Red Causey
Born: 8/11/1893 in Georgetown, FL, USA
Died: 11/11/1960 in Avon Park, FL, USA
MLB Debut: 1918-04-26 | Final Game: 1922-07-29
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 160 lbs
Full name: Cecil Algerton Causey
Biography
Red Causey was a professional baseball pitcher who played from 1918 to 1922, primarily in the Major Leagues. Born in 1893, he made his mark during a transitional period in baseball, as the sport began to move away from the deadball era towards a more offensively driven game. Over the course of his career, Causey compiled a record of 39 wins and 35 losses, showcasing his competitive spirit on the mound. He finished his career with an earned run average (ERA) of 3.59, indicating a solid performance in an era where pitching was becoming increasingly important.
Throughout his tenure, Causey recorded a total of 139 strikeouts and managed to secure 6 saves, demonstrating his ability to close games and contribute to his team's success. His pitching style reflected the evolving strategies of the time, as he adapted to the changing dynamics of the game while facing some of the era's most formidable hitters. Though his career was relatively brief, Red Causey's contributions to baseball during the early 20th century helped shape the role of the pitcher in a sport that was rapidly transforming.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 39 | 35 | 131 | 80 | 35 | 3 | 6 | 649.7 | 666 | 259 | 18 | 230 | 139 | 3.59 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1918 | NY1 | NL | 11 | 6 | 29 | 18 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 158.3 | 143 | 49 | 42 | 48 | 2.79 | 201.0 |
| 1919 | BSN | NL | 4 | 5 | 10 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 69.0 | 81 | 35 | 20 | 14 | 4.57 | -210.1 |
| 1919 | NY1 | NL | 9 | 3 | 19 | 16 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 105.0 | 99 | 43 | 38 | 25 | 3.69 | -1910.1 |
| 1920 | PHI | NL | 7 | 14 | 35 | 26 | 11 | 1 | 3 | 181.3 | 203 | 87 | 79 | 30 | 4.32 | -3003.9 |
| 1921 | NY1 | NL | 1 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14.7 | 13 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 2.45 | -59.8 |
| 1921 | PHI | NL | 3 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 50.7 | 58 | 16 | 11 | 8 | 2.84 | -631.1 |
| 1922 | NY1 | NL | 4 | 3 | 24 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 70.7 | 69 | 25 | 34 | 13 | 3.18 | -697.3 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 146 | 210 | 14 | 33 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 4 | 63 | 0.157 | 0.173 | 0.176 | 0.349 | -430.6 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1918 | NY1 | NL | 29 | 48 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 0.125 | 0.0 |
| 1919 | BSN | NL | 10 | 21 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0.095 | 0.0 |
| 1919 | NY1 | NL | 21 | 38 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 13 | 0.132 | 0.0 |
| 1920 | PHI | NL | 44 | 59 | 2 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 18 | 0.186 | -430.6 |
| 1921 | NY1 | NL | 9 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.333 | 0.0 |
| 1921 | PHI | NL | 8 | 20 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.150 | 0.0 |
| 1922 | NY1 | NL | 25 | 21 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0.238 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 131 | 0 | 22 | 175 | 11 | 5 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1918 | NY1 | P | 29 | 0 | 3 | 45 | 2 | 0 |
| 1919 | BSN | P | 10 | 0 | 2 | 21 | 0 | 0 |
| 1919 | NY1 | P | 19 | 0 | 4 | 29 | 3 | 1 |
| 1920 | PHI | P | 35 | 0 | 5 | 45 | 2 | 2 |
| 1921 | NY1 | P | 7 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1921 | PHI | P | 7 | 0 | 1 | 14 | 2 | 1 |
| 1922 | NY1 | P | 24 | 0 | 5 | 19 | 2 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 131 |