Ad Gumbert
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1888-1896)
Ad Gumbert was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1888 to 1896 for 5 teams, including the Chicago Cubs, a span of 9 seasons. Across 264 career appearances, he went 123-102 with a 4.27 ERA and 549 strikeouts. He also batted .275 with 15 home runs. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 563.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'10" / 200 lb
- Died
- 4/23/1925 in Pittsburgh, PA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1888-09-15
- Last Game
- 1896-08-28
Full name: Addison Courtney Gumbert
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1888 | CHN | NL | 3 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 48.2 | 44 | 17 | 10 | 16 | 3.14 | 2.95 (-7%) | 116.8 |
| 1889 | CHN | NL | 16 | 13 | 31 | 28 | 25 | 2 | 0 | 246.1 | 258 | 99 | 76 | 91 | 3.62 | 3.93 (+8%) | -1691.5 |
| 1890 | BSP | PL | 23 | 12 | 40 | 34 | 28 | 1 | 0 | 286.1 | 351 | 125 | 88 | 82 | 3.93 | 3.88 (-1%) | -2325.7 |
| 1891 | CHN | NL | 17 | 11 | 32 | 31 | 24 | 1 | 0 | 256.1 | 282 | 102 | 90 | 73 | 3.58 | 3.52 (-2%) | 974.5 |
| 1892 | CHN | NL | 22 | 19 | 46 | 45 | 39 | 0 | 0 | 382.2 | 399 | 145 | 107 | 118 | 3.41 | 3.28 (-4%) | 1501.9 |
| 1893 | PIT | NL | 11 | 7 | 22 | 20 | 16 | 2 | 0 | 162.2 | 207 | 93 | 78 | 40 | 5.15 | 4.66 (-10%) | -88.6 |
| 1894 | PIT | NL | 15 | 14 | 38 | 32 | 26 | 0 | 0 | 271.0 | 376 | 182 | 85 | 67 | 6.04 | 5.33 (-13%) | 2358.0 |
| 1895 | BRO | NL | 11 | 16 | 33 | 26 | 20 | 0 | 1 | 234.0 | 288 | 132 | 69 | 45 | 5.08 | 4.77 (-6%) | -431.4 |
| 1896 | BRO | NL | 0 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 31.0 | 34 | 13 | 11 | 3 | 3.77 | 4.36 (+13%) | -499.0 |
| 1896 | PHI | NL | 5 | 3 | 11 | 10 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 77.1 | 99 | 39 | 23 | 14 | 4.54 | 4.36 (-4%) | 749.0 |
| Career · 10 seasons | 123 | 102 | 264 | 236 | 192 | 7 | 1 | 1,996.1 | 2,338 | 947 | 637 | 549 | 4.27 | — | 664 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 297 | 960 | 155 | 264 | 33 | 19 | 15 | 124 | 19 | 80 | 153 | .275 | .338 | .396 | .734 | 563 |
Career AVG .275 vs. league average .268 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .338 vs. league average .338 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .396 vs. league average .363 across their career seasons — +9.2% above league average.
Career OPS .734 vs. league average .700 across their career seasons — near league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1888 | CHN | NL | 7 | 24 | 3 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .333 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1889 | CHN | NL | 41 | 153 | 30 | 44 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 29 | 2 | 11 | 36 | .288 | .263 (+9%) | .334 (+2%) | .357 (+32%) | .691 (+17%) | 391.5 |
| 1890 | BSP | PL | 45 | 149 | 23 | 37 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 20 | 6 | 18 | 26 | .248 | .260 (-5%) | .336 (avg) | .351 (+5%) | .687 (+3%) | 78.0 |
| 1891 | CHN | NL | 34 | 105 | 18 | 32 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 16 | 4 | 13 | 14 | .305 | .254 (+20%) | .331 (+20%) | .343 (+30%) | .675 (+25%) | 432.1 |
| 1892 | CHN | NL | 52 | 178 | 18 | 42 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 5 | 14 | 24 | .236 | .244 (-4%) | .316 (-7%) | .327 (-14%) | .644 (-11%) | -266.9 |
| 1893 | PIT | NL | 29 | 95 | 17 | 21 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 10 | 16 | .221 | .279 (-21%) | .356 (-17%) | .379 (-17%) | .735 (-17%) | -286.3 |
| 1894 | PIT | NL | 39 | 114 | 18 | 34 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 19 | 1 | 6 | 20 | .298 | .309 (-4%) | .379 (-9%) | .435 (+3%) | .814 (-3%) | -93.6 |
| 1895 | BRO | NL | 34 | 97 | 21 | 35 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 13 | 0 | 7 | 10 | .361 | .296 (+22%) | .361 (+13%) | .399 (+21%) | .761 (+17%) | 308.4 |
| 1896 | BRO | NL | 5 | 11 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | .182 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1896 | PHI | NL | 11 | 34 | 7 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 3 | .265 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 10 seasons | 297 | 960 | 155 | 264 | 33 | 19 | 15 | 124 | 19 | 80 | 153 | .275 | — | — | — | — | 563 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| OF | 38 | 0 | 60 | 1 | 13 | 0 |
| P | 264 | 0 | 112 | 437 | 48 | 12 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1888 | CHN | OF | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1888 | CHN | P | 6 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 0 |
| 1889 | CHN | OF | 13 | 0 | 31 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| 1889 | CHN | P | 31 | 0 | 17 | 44 | 6 | 1 |
| 1890 | BSP | OF | 7 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1890 | BSP | P | 40 | 0 | 16 | 85 | 13 | 0 |
| 1891 | CHN | 1B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1891 | CHN | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1891 | CHN | P | 32 | 0 | 18 | 55 | 8 | 3 |
| 1892 | CHN | OF | 7 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1892 | CHN | P | 46 | 0 | 10 | 97 | 9 | 1 |
| 1893 | PIT | OF | 7 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1893 | PIT | P | 22 | 0 | 12 | 23 | 0 | 3 |
| 1894 | PIT | P | 38 | 0 | 18 | 49 | 4 | 3 |
| 1895 | BRO | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1895 | BRO | P | 33 | 0 | 15 | 48 | 5 | 0 |
| 1896 | BRO | P | 5 | 0 | 1 | 12 | 0 | 1 |
| 1896 | PHI | P | 11 | 0 | 4 | 16 | 2 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 264 |
| First Base | 1 |
| Left Field | 17 |
| Center Field | 12 |
| Right Field | 9 |
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Ad Gumbert (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Ad Gumbert: the record in brief
Ad Gumbert's major league career runs from a debut on September 15, 1888 to a final game on August 28, 1896. Club by club, the record runs the Chicago White Stockings (1888 through 1889), the Boston Reds (1890), the Chicago Colts (1891 through 1892), the Pittsburgh Pirates (1893 through 1894), the Brooklyn Grooms (1895), the Brooklyn Bridegrooms (1896), and the Philadelphia Phillies (1896). Born on October 10, 1867, in Pittsburgh, PA, USA, Gumbert is listed as a pitcher and batted and threw right-handed. Size on record: 200 pounds on a 5-foot-10 frame. Gumbert died on April 23, 1925, in Pittsburgh, PA, USA. The bio lists the given name Addison Courtney.
The pitching table credits Gumbert with a 123-102 record and a 4.27 ERA in 264 games. Also on Gumbert's record: 549 strikeouts, 192 complete games, and 7 shutouts. Against a 3.98 league ERA for the same seasons, the 4.27 mark was 7.2% worse. Gumbert won 23 games in 1890, the most of any season listed.
Frequently Asked Questions about Ad Gumbert
- What years did Ad Gumbert play?
- Ad Gumbert played in Major League Baseball from 1888 to 1896.
- Was Ad Gumbert a pitcher?
- Yes. Ad Gumbert pitched in the major leagues, recording 123 wins and 549 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Ad Gumbert hit?
- Ad Gumbert hit 15 career home runs with 264 hits.
- What teams did Ad Gumbert play for?
- Ad Gumbert played for 5 teams: the Chicago Colts (1888–1889, 1891–1892), the Boston Reds (1890), the Pittsburgh Pirates (1893–1894), the Brooklyn Bridegrooms (1895–1896), and the Philadelphia Phillies (1896).
- What were Ad Gumbert's career stats?
- In 264 games, Ad Gumbert went 123-102 with a 4.27 ERA, 549 strikeouts, 1,996.1 innings pitched, and 1 saves. At the plate he had 264 hits and 15 home runs.
- What position did Ad Gumbert play?
- Ad Gumbert played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Ad Gumbert and how much did he weigh?
- Ad Gumbert was listed at 5 feet 10 inches and 200 pounds.
- What was Ad Gumbert's career ERA?
- Ad Gumbert finished with a 4.27 career ERA, going 123-102 with 549 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Ad Gumbert have?
- Ad Gumbert recorded 549 career strikeouts.
- Is Ad Gumbert in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Ad Gumbert has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.