Welcome Gaston, baseball player, 1898-1899

Welcome Gaston

Born: 12/19/1874 in Senecaville, OH, USA

Died: 12/13/1944 in Columbus, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1898-10-06 | Final Game: 1899-04-28

Throws: L

Full name: Welcome Thornburg Gaston

Biography

Welcome Gaston was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1898 to 1899. Born in 1874, he made his mark during a transitional period in baseball history, just before the sport began to experience the rapid growth and popularity that would characterize the early 20th century. Gaston played for a short duration but showcased his skills in a challenging era where pitching styles and strategies were still developing. During his brief career, Gaston recorded a win-loss record of 1-1 and finished with an impressive earned run average (ERA) of 2.84, reflecting his capability on the mound. Despite not accumulating any strikeouts or saves, his performance demonstrated a level of effectiveness that contributed to his team's competitive efforts during that time. Gaston’s career may have been short-lived, but he remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, representing the perseverance and dedication of early players in the sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
1 1 3 2 2 0 0 19.0 20 6 0 13 0 2.84 0

Season-by-Season Pitching

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
3 9 2 2 1 1 0 3 0 0 2 0.222 0.300 0.556 0.856 0.0

Season-by-Season Batting

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 3 0 1 4 1 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 3