Lem Cross
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1893-1894)
Lem Cross was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1893 to 1894 for the Cincinnati Reds, a span of 2 seasons. Across 11 career appearances, he went 3-6 with a 7.66 ERA and 18 strikeouts.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- — / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'9" / 155 lb
- Died
- 10/9/1930 in Manchester, NH, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1893-08-06
- Last Game
- 1894-08-06
Full name: George Lewis Cross
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1893 | CIN | NL | 0 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 21.0 | 24 | 13 | 9 | 7 | 5.57 | 4.66 (-20%) | -556.2 |
| 1894 | CIN | NL | 3 | 4 | 8 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 53.0 | 94 | 50 | 21 | 11 | 8.49 | 5.33 (-59%) | -2322.3 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 3 | 6 | 11 | 10 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 74.0 | 118 | 63 | 30 | 18 | 7.66 | — | -2,879 | ||
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.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 32 | 4 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 5 | .250 | .314 | .344 | .658 | 0 |
Career AVG .250 vs. league average .295 across their career seasons — 15.1% below league average.
Career OBP .314 vs. league average .368 across their career seasons — 14.6% below league average.
Career SLG .344 vs. league average .407 across their career seasons — 15.6% below league average.
Career OPS .658 vs. league average .775 across their career seasons — 15.1% below 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1893 | CIN | NL | 3 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | .333 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1894 | CIN | NL | 9 | 26 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 4 | .231 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 12 | 32 | 4 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 5 | .250 | — | — | — | — | 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.
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 11 |
Lem Cross: the record in brief
The profile opens with Lem Cross's first major league game on August 6, 1893; the last one listed came on August 6, 1894. Cross's only club in the season tables is the Cincinnati Reds. Born on January 9, 1872, in Sanbornton, NH, USA, Cross is listed as a pitcher. Size on record: 5'9" and 155 pounds. Cross's death is recorded on October 9, 1930, in Manchester, NH, USA. The given name on file is George Lewis Cross.
Cross went 3-6 with a 7.66 ERA in 11 games, 10 of them starts. Cross had 18 strikeouts. Against a 4.99 league ERA for the same seasons, the 7.66 mark was 53.4% worse. 1894 was Cross's sharpest full season, a 8.49 ERA against the league's 5.33.
Cross appears at one position only: pitcher, in 11 games. On the mound, the fielding record shows 1 errors alongside 2 putouts and 14 assists.
Frequently Asked Questions about Lem Cross
- What years did Lem Cross play?
- Lem Cross played in Major League Baseball from 1893 to 1894.
- Was Lem Cross a pitcher?
- Yes. Lem Cross pitched in the major leagues, recording 3 wins and 18 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Lem Cross hit?
- Lem Cross hit 0 career home runs with 8 hits.
- What was Lem Cross's career batting average?
- Lem Cross batted .250 over his career, with 8 hits in 32 at bats.
- How many RBI did Lem Cross have?
- Lem Cross drove in 4 runs in his career.
- What was Lem Cross's career ERA?
- Lem Cross finished with a 7.66 career ERA, going 3-6 with 18 strikeouts.