Tex Erwin
Born: 12/22/1885 in Forney, TX, USA
Died: 4/5/1953 in Rochester, NY, USA
MLB Debut: 1907-08-26 | Final Game: 1914-07-29
Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 185 lbs
Full name: Ross Emil Erwin
Biography
Tex Erwin, born in 1885, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1907 to 1914. Primarily recognized as a position player, Erwin appeared in 276 games throughout his time in Major League Baseball. He recorded a total of 150 hits and demonstrated power at the plate with 11 home runs, contributing to his 70 runs batted in (RBIs). His batting average concluded at .236, and he showcased his speed with 10 stolen bases, indicating a versatile playing style during an era that valued both contact hitting and base running.
Erwin played during a transitional period in baseball history, as the sport was evolving from the deadball era into a time when offensive production began to increase significantly. Despite playing on teams that experienced various challenges, including fluctuations in team performance and the competitive nature of the league, Erwin left an imprint on the game. His contributions as a solid performer during his tenure reflect the grit and determination of players in the early 20th century, as they laid the groundwork for future generations of baseball talent.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 276 | 635 | 70 | 150 | 23 | 3 | 11 | 70 | 10 | 82 | 61 | 0.236 | 0.326 | 0.334 | 0.660 | -305.7 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1907 | DET | AL | 4 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.200 | 0.0 |
| 1910 | BRO | NL | 81 | 202 | 15 | 38 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 3 | 24 | 12 | 0.188 | -681.1 |
| 1911 | BRO | NL | 91 | 218 | 30 | 59 | 13 | 2 | 7 | 34 | 5 | 31 | 23 | 0.271 | 713.0 |
| 1912 | BRO | NL | 59 | 133 | 14 | 28 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 14 | 1 | 18 | 16 | 0.211 | -337.6 |
| 1913 | BRO | NL | 20 | 31 | 6 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 0.258 | 0.0 |
| 1914 | BRO | NL | 9 | 11 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0.455 | 0.0 |
| 1914 | CIN | NL | 12 | 35 | 5 | 11 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0.314 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | 216 | 54 | 816 | 282 | 49 | 19 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1907 | DET | C | 4 | 2 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 1910 | BRO | C | 68 | 52 | 259 | 114 | 20 | 10 |
| 1911 | BRO | C | 74 | 0 | 273 | 98 | 11 | 6 |
| 1912 | BRO | C | 41 | 0 | 176 | 46 | 12 | 3 |
| 1913 | BRO | C | 13 | 0 | 32 | 6 | 2 | 0 |
| 1914 | BRO | C | 4 | 0 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1914 | CIN | C | 12 | 0 | 63 | 12 | 3 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 214 |