Ted Easterly
Born: 4/20/1885 in Lincoln, NE, USA
Died: 7/6/1951 in Clearlake Highlands, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1909-04-17 | Final Game: 1915-10-03
Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 165 lbs
Full name: Theodore Harrison Easterly
Biography
Ted Easterly was a professional baseball player born in 1885, who made a significant impact in Major League Baseball from 1909 to 1915. Primarily playing as a position player, Easterly participated in 706 games during his career, where he recorded 607 hits and achieved a batting average of .300. His offensive contributions included 8 home runs and 261 runs batted in (RBIs), along with 42 stolen bases, showcasing his versatility and speed on the base paths.
Easterly played during an era that was marked by the transition from the deadball era to the lively ball era, a period that saw evolving strategies and playing styles in the game. His ability to maintain a .300 batting average reflected his solid hitting skills, which were crucial for his teams, including the St. Louis Browns and the Washington Senators. Though he may not be as widely recognized as some of his contemporaries, Ted Easterly's contributions to the game and his consistency as a player left a lasting legacy in the history of baseball. He retired from professional play on October 3, 1915, leaving behind a commendable career in the sport.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 706 | 2020 | 215 | 607 | 88 | 38 | 8 | 261 | 42 | 107 | 104 | 0.300 | 0.338 | 0.394 | 0.732 | 3465.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1909 | CLE | AL | 98 | 287 | 32 | 75 | 14 | 10 | 1 | 27 | 8 | 13 | 28 | 0.261 | 308.7 |
| 1910 | CLE | AL | 110 | 363 | 34 | 111 | 16 | 6 | 0 | 55 | 10 | 21 | 27 | 0.306 | 714.7 |
| 1911 | CLE | AL | 99 | 287 | 34 | 93 | 19 | 5 | 1 | 37 | 6 | 8 | 0 | 0.324 | 509.8 |
| 1912 | CHW | AL | 30 | 55 | 5 | 20 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0.364 | 113.6 |
| 1912 | CLE | AL | 65 | 186 | 17 | 55 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 21 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0.296 | 113.6 |
| 1913 | CHW | AL | 60 | 97 | 3 | 23 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 9 | 0.237 | -378.4 |
| 1914 | KCF | FL | 134 | 436 | 58 | 146 | 20 | 12 | 1 | 67 | 10 | 31 | 25 | 0.335 | 2009.9 |
| 1915 | KCF | FL | 110 | 309 | 32 | 84 | 12 | 5 | 3 | 32 | 2 | 21 | 15 | 0.272 | 276.9 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | 459 | 133 | 2065 | 650 | 98 | 57 |
| OF | 87 | 31 | 104 | 12 | 7 | 4 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1909 | CLE | C | 76 | 73 | 335 | 110 | 16 | 9 |
| 1910 | CLE | C | 65 | 60 | 299 | 104 | 15 | 7 |
| 1910 | CLE | OF | 32 | 31 | 40 | 5 | 0 | 1 |
| 1911 | CLE | C | 22 | 0 | 101 | 25 | 8 | 0 |
| 1911 | CLE | OF | 54 | 0 | 64 | 7 | 7 | 3 |
| 1912 | CHA | C | 10 | 0 | 40 | 13 | 2 | 3 |
| 1912 | CHA | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1912 | CLE | C | 51 | 0 | 226 | 69 | 13 | 11 |
| 1913 | CHA | C | 19 | 0 | 96 | 24 | 3 | 0 |
| 1914 | KCF | C | 128 | 0 | 570 | 173 | 24 | 16 |
| 1915 | KCF | C | 88 | 0 | 398 | 132 | 17 | 11 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 458 |
| Left Field | 1 |
| Center Field | 2 |
| Right Field | 84 |