Pete Compton
Born: 9/28/1889 in San Marcos, TX, USA
Died: 2/3/1978 in Kansas City, MO, USA
MLB Debut: 1911-09-06 | Final Game: 1918-09-02
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 170 lbs
Full name: Anna Sebastian Compton
Biography
Pete Compton was a professional baseball player born in 1889, who made his mark in Major League Baseball between 1911 and 1918. Over the course of his career, Compton appeared in 291 games, primarily as a position player. He recorded 186 hits, which included 5 home runs, and accumulated 80 RBIs. His batting average settled at .241, and he showcased his speed on the basepaths with 26 stolen bases.
Compton played during a transitional era in baseball, where the game was beginning to evolve away from the deadball style of play that dominated the early 1900s. While not a superstar, he contributed to his teams with his consistent presence and versatility on the field. His career, spanning seven seasons, reflected the grit and determination of players of his time, who often played through challenges both on and off the field. Though he may not be a household name, Pete Compton's contributions during the early years of the sport remain a part of baseball history.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 291 | 773 | 78 | 186 | 24 | 8 | 5 | 80 | 26 | 65 | 40 | 0.241 | 0.303 | 0.312 | 0.615 | -916.7 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1911 | SLA | AL | 28 | 107 | 9 | 29 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 0.271 | -154.6 |
| 1912 | SLA | AL | 103 | 268 | 26 | 75 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 30 | 11 | 22 | 0 | 0.280 | -5.2 |
| 1913 | SLA | AL | 63 | 100 | 14 | 18 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 17 | 2 | 13 | 13 | 0.180 | -185.4 |
| 1915 | BSN | NL | 35 | 116 | 10 | 28 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 4 | 8 | 11 | 0.241 | -74.8 |
| 1915 | SLF | FL | 2 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.250 | -74.8 |
| 1916 | BSN | NL | 34 | 98 | 13 | 20 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 0.204 | -337.6 |
| 1916 | PIT | NL | 5 | 16 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0.062 | -337.6 |
| 1918 | NY1 | NL | 21 | 60 | 5 | 13 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 0.217 | -159.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 208 | 0 | 368 | 25 | 28 | 7 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1911 | SLA | OF | 28 | 0 | 37 | 7 | 4 | 3 |
| 1912 | SLA | OF | 72 | 0 | 139 | 9 | 12 | 1 |
| 1913 | SLA | OF | 21 | 0 | 23 | 2 | 4 | 1 |
| 1915 | BSN | OF | 31 | 0 | 66 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| 1915 | SLF | OF | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1916 | BSN | OF | 30 | 0 | 60 | 2 | 4 | 1 |
| 1916 | PIT | OF | 5 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1918 | NY1 | OF | 19 | 0 | 30 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 72 |
| Center Field | 56 |
| Right Field | 81 |