George Cuppy
Born: 7/3/1869 in Washington Township Preble County, OH, USA
Died: 7/26/1922 in Elkhart, IN, USA
MLB Debut: 1892-04-16 | Final Game: 1901-08-07
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'7" | Weight: 160 lbs
Full name: George Joseph Cuppy
Biography
George Cuppy was a prominent pitcher in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, making his mark in Major League Baseball from 1892 until his retirement in 1901. Born in 1869, Cuppy played during a transitional period in baseball characterized by the move from the deadball era towards a more modern style of play. Over the course of his career, he achieved a formidable record of 163 wins and 98 losses, showcasing his skill and consistency on the mound.
Cuppy finished his career with an earned run average (ERA) of 3.48, reflecting his effectiveness in controlling opposing hitters. He totaled 504 strikeouts and contributed to his teams with 5 saves, demonstrating his versatility and reliability in various pitching situations. His contributions were significant during a time when pitchers were beginning to dominate games, and his performance helped lay the groundwork for future generations of hurlers. Cuppy's legacy endures as a testament to the evolution of pitching in baseball.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 163 | 98 | 302 | 262 | 224 | 9 | 5 | 2283.0 | 2520 | 884 | 62 | 609 | 504 | 3.48 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1892 | CL4 | NL | 28 | 13 | 47 | 42 | 38 | 1 | 1 | 376.0 | 333 | 105 | 121 | 103 | 2.51 | 419.4 |
| 1893 | CL4 | NL | 18 | 10 | 31 | 30 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 243.7 | 316 | 121 | 75 | 39 | 4.47 | 2386.1 |
| 1894 | CL4 | NL | 24 | 15 | 43 | 33 | 29 | 3 | 0 | 316.0 | 381 | 160 | 128 | 65 | 4.56 | 1368.4 |
| 1895 | CL4 | NL | 26 | 14 | 47 | 40 | 36 | 1 | 2 | 353.0 | 384 | 139 | 95 | 91 | 3.54 | 4783.3 |
| 1896 | CL4 | NL | 25 | 14 | 46 | 40 | 35 | 1 | 1 | 358.0 | 388 | 124 | 75 | 86 | 3.12 | 5522.3 |
| 1897 | CL4 | NL | 10 | 6 | 19 | 17 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 138.0 | 150 | 49 | 26 | 23 | 3.20 | 1278.8 |
| 1898 | CL4 | NL | 9 | 8 | 18 | 15 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 128.0 | 147 | 47 | 25 | 27 | 3.30 | 411.3 |
| 1899 | STL | NL | 11 | 8 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 1 | 0 | 171.7 | 203 | 60 | 26 | 25 | 3.15 | - |
| 1900 | BSN | NL | 8 | 4 | 17 | 13 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 105.3 | 107 | 36 | 24 | 23 | 3.08 | -1451.2 |
| 1901 | BOS | AL | 4 | 6 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 93.3 | 111 | 43 | 14 | 22 | 4.15 | 903.9 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 314 | 957 | 146 | 223 | 43 | 11 | 1 | 120 | 10 | 89 | 142 | 0.233 | 0.302 | 0.304 | 0.606 | -2760.4 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1892 | CL4 | NL | 50 | 168 | 15 | 36 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 24 | 2 | 7 | 40 | 0.214 | -550.4 |
| 1893 | CL4 | NL | 32 | 109 | 14 | 27 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 14 | 1 | 8 | 15 | 0.248 | -285.2 |
| 1894 | CL4 | NL | 44 | 135 | 28 | 35 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 19 | 3 | 15 | 27 | 0.259 | -418.5 |
| 1895 | CL4 | NL | 47 | 140 | 36 | 40 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 25 | 2 | 20 | 14 | 0.286 | 59.9 |
| 1896 | CL4 | NL | 47 | 141 | 29 | 38 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 20 | 1 | 20 | 21 | 0.270 | -34.7 |
| 1897 | CL4 | NL | 21 | 55 | 5 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 4 | 0.145 | -439.2 |
| 1898 | CL4 | NL | 18 | 48 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 0.104 | -466.0 |
| 1899 | STL | NL | 21 | 70 | 6 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 0.186 | -449.6 |
| 1900 | BSN | NL | 17 | 42 | 7 | 11 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 0.262 | 0.0 |
| 1901 | BOS | AL | 17 | 49 | 4 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0.204 | -176.6 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1892 | CS | CL4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 |
Playoff Career Pitching
| W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 8.0 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1.12 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1892 | CS | CL4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 8.0 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1.12 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 11 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| P | 302 | 0 | 94 | 552 | 34 | 16 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1892 | CL4 | P | 47 | 0 | 10 | 103 | 6 | 3 |
| 1892 | CL4 | OF | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1893 | CL4 | P | 31 | 0 | 13 | 48 | 5 | 1 |
| 1893 | CL4 | OF | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1894 | CL4 | P | 43 | 0 | 17 | 60 | 2 | 5 |
| 1894 | CL4 | OF | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1895 | CL4 | P | 47 | 0 | 30 | 90 | 4 | 2 |
| 1896 | CL4 | P | 46 | 0 | 14 | 106 | 4 | 3 |
| 1896 | CL4 | OF | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1897 | CL4 | P | 19 | 0 | 1 | 32 | 2 | 0 |
| 1898 | CL4 | P | 18 | 0 | 3 | 24 | 2 | 1 |
| 1899 | SLN | P | 21 | 0 | 4 | 47 | 5 | 1 |
| 1900 | BSN | P | 17 | 0 | 0 | 22 | 2 | 0 |
| 1901 | BOS | P | 13 | 0 | 2 | 20 | 2 | 0 |
| 1901 | BOS | OF | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 302 |
| Left Field | 4 |
| Right Field | 7 |