Press Cruthers
Born: 9/8/1890 in Marshallton, DE, USA
Died: 12/27/1976 in Kenosha, WI, USA
MLB Debut: 1913-09-29 | Final Game: 1914-10-03
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 152 lbs
Full name: Charles Preston Cruthers
Biography
Press Cruthers, born in 1890, was an American professional baseball player whose career spanned the early 20th century. He played as a position player in Major League Baseball for a brief period from 1913 to 1914. Over the course of his career, Cruthers participated in 7 games, where he recorded 6 hits and maintained a batting average of .222. Despite not hitting any home runs or driving in runs, his contributions to the teams he played for reflected the challenges and competitive nature of the era, which was marked by evolving offensive strategies and the transition from the deadball era.
Cruthers' time in the majors was limited, but he exemplified the spirit of baseball during a period when players often had to balance their careers with other jobs. His experience on the field, though short-lived, adds to the rich tapestry of baseball history, highlighting the myriad players who graced the diamond during the formative years of the sport. Press Cruthers remains a part of this narrative, reminding us of the many players who contributed to the game, even if their time in the spotlight was fleeting.
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 | 0.222 | 0.222 | 0.333 | 0.556 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1913 | PHA | AL | 3 | 12 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.250 | 0.0 |
| 1914 | PHA | AL | 4 | 15 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.200 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 7 | 0 | 20 | 16 | 1 | 2 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1913 | PHA | 2B | 3 | 0 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 |
| 1914 | PHA | 2B | 4 | 0 | 13 | 11 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 9 |