Press Cruthers
Second Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1913-1914)
Press Cruthers was a second baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1913 to 1914 for the Philadelphia Athletics, a span of 2 seasons. In 7 career games, he hit .222 with 6 hits.
- 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
- Second Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'9" / 152 lb
- Died
- 12/27/1976 in Kenosha, WI, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1913-09-29
- Last Game
- 1914-10-03
Full name: Charles Preston Cruthers
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 27 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | .222 | .222 | .333 | .556 | 0 |
Career AVG .222 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — 13.5% below league average.
Career OBP .222 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — 31.3% below league average.
Career SLG .333 vs. league average .342 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .556 vs. league average .665 across their career seasons — 16.5% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1913 | PHA | AL | 3 | 12 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .250 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1914 | PHA | AL | 4 | 15 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | .200 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 7 | 27 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | .222 | — | — | — | — | 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
Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 4 | 13 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | .077 |
| Away | 5 | 19 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 0 | .368 |
Last 9 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1914-10-03 | PHA | MIN | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1914-10-02 | PHA | MIN | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1914-10-01 | PHA | MIN | W | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1914-09-30 | PHA | MIN | W | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1913-10-04 | PHA | NYY | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1913-10-03 | PHA | NYY | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1913-10-01 | PHA | MIN | L | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1913-09-30 | PHA | MIN | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1913-09-29 | PHA | MIN | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 9 |
Press Cruthers: the record in brief
Between the debut on September 29, 1913 and the final game on October 3, 1914, Press Cruthers built the record summarized on this page. The team column never changes: it is the Philadelphia Athletics from 1913 to 1914. Cruthers, a second baseman by primary position, both batted and threw right-handed. Height and weight on file: 152 pounds on a 5-foot-9 frame. The birth record reads September 8, 1890, in Marshallton, DE, USA. Cruthers's death is recorded on December 27, 1976, in Kenosha, WI, USA. Press Cruthers was the playing name; the full given name is Charles Preston.
Across 7 games at the plate, Cruthers's career line reads 6 hits in 27 at bats for a .222 average. Measured against the leagues Cruthers played in, the .222 career average compares with a .257 league average over the same seasons, 13.5% below the league. In OPS terms, Cruthers's .556 stands 16.5% below the league's .665. No season topped the 3 hits of 1913. The best average in the busiest seasons was .250, in 1913.
In the last-games table, October 1, 1913 was Cruthers's biggest day, 3 hits in 4 at bats.
Cruthers appears at one position only: second base, in 9 games.
Frequently Asked Questions about Press Cruthers
- What years did Press Cruthers play?
- Press Cruthers played in Major League Baseball from 1913 to 1914.
- Was Press Cruthers a pitcher?
- No. Press Cruthers was a position player (Second Baseman).
- How many home runs did Press Cruthers hit?
- Press Cruthers hit 0 career home runs with 6 hits.
- What teams did Press Cruthers play for?
- Press Cruthers played for one team, the Philadelphia Athletics (1913–1914).
- What were Press Cruthers's career stats?
- In 7 games, Press Cruthers had 6 hits and 1 runs, with a .222 batting average.
- What position did Press Cruthers play?
- Press Cruthers played primarily as a second baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Press Cruthers and how much did he weigh?
- Press Cruthers was listed at 5 feet 9 inches and 152 pounds.
- What was Press Cruthers's career batting average?
- Press Cruthers batted .222 over his career, with 6 hits in 27 at bats.
- Is Press Cruthers in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Press Cruthers has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.