Joe Houser
Born: 7/3/1891 in Steubenville, OH, USA
Died: 1/3/1953 in Orlando, FL, USA
MLB Debut: 1914-04-24 | Final Game: 1914-07-03
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 160 lbs
Full name: Joseph William Houser
Biography
Joe Houser was a professional baseball player born in 1891, whose career in Major League Baseball spanned a brief period from April 24, 1914, to July 3, 1914. As a position player, Houser made a limited impact in the league, appearing in just 8 games during his time with the team. He recorded 1 hit, leading to a batting average of .143, along with 1 run batted in, and did not hit any home runs or steal any bases.
Although his time in the major leagues was short-lived, Houser's contribution to the game during the early 20th century reflects the competitive spirit of the era. The 1910s were characterized by a transition in baseball, as teams began to move away from the deadball era's emphasis on low-scoring games and small ball tactics. While Houser's playing career may not have left a lasting statistical legacy, he remains a part of baseball history, representing the many players who aspired to make their mark in a rapidly evolving sport.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 1 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23.0 | 21 | 14 | 1 | 20 | 6 | 5.48 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1914 | BUF | FL | 0 | 1 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23.0 | 21 | 14 | 20 | 6 | 5.48 | -1261.1 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.143 | 0.143 | 0.143 | 0.286 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1914 | BUF | FL | 8 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.143 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| P | 7 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1914 | BUF | P | 7 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 0 | 0 |
| 1914 | BUF | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 7 |
| Right Field | 1 |