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
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1898 | BRO | NL | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 16.0 | 17 | 5 | 9 | 0 | 2.81 | -342.0 |
| 1899 | BRO | NL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.0 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 3.00 | 0.0 |
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
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1898 | BRO | NL | 2 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.125 | 0.0 |
| 1899 | BRO | NL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | 0.0 |
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
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1898 | BRO | P | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| 1899 | BRO | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 3 |