Bert Inks
Born: 1/27/1871 in Ligonier, IN, USA
Died: 10/3/1941 in Ligonier, IN, USA
MLB Debut: 1891-09-02 | Final Game: 1896-06-23
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 175 lbs
Full name: Albert John Inks
Biography
Bert Inks, born in 1871, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in the late 19th century, a period marked by the transition from the deadball era to the more modern game. His career spanned from 1891 to June 23, 1896, during which he showcased his talents on the mound, contributing to the early development of pitching in Major League Baseball.
Inks finished his career with a record of 27 wins and 46 losses, posting an earned run average (ERA) of 5.52. He recorded a total of 167 strikeouts and notched one save, reflecting his role as a competitive pitcher during an era when the game was rapidly evolving. While his win-loss record may not have placed him among the elite pitchers of his time, Inks' participation in the sport during its formative years helped lay the groundwork for future generations of players. His legacy is a testament to the grit and determination of the athletes who played in the early days of professional baseball.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 | 46 | 89 | 77 | 59 | 2 | 1 | 603.7 | 780 | 370 | 12 | 266 | 167 | 5.52 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1891 | BRO | NL | 3 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 96.3 | 99 | 43 | 43 | 47 | 4.02 | 430.5 |
| 1892 | BRO | NL | 4 | 2 | 9 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 58.0 | 48 | 25 | 33 | 25 | 3.88 | -297.3 |
| 1892 | WAS | NL | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 21.0 | 29 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 5.14 | 96.5 |
| 1894 | BLN | NL | 9 | 4 | 22 | 14 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 133.0 | 181 | 82 | 54 | 30 | 5.55 | 364.8 |
| 1894 | LS3 | NL | 2 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 59.7 | 87 | 43 | 34 | 8 | 6.49 | -627.9 |
| 1895 | LS3 | NL | 7 | 20 | 28 | 27 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 205.3 | 294 | 146 | 78 | 42 | 6.40 | 277.8 |
| 1896 | CIN | NL | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 20.0 | 21 | 10 | 9 | 2 | 4.50 | -117.7 |
| 1896 | PHI | NL | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10.3 | 21 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 7.84 | -400.7 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 90 | 250 | 36 | 75 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 2 | 17 | 22 | 0.300 | 0.349 | 0.340 | 0.689 | -391.5 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1891 | BRO | NL | 13 | 35 | 3 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0.286 | 0.0 |
| 1892 | BRO | NL | 9 | 25 | 8 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0.400 | 0.0 |
| 1892 | WAS | NL | 3 | 10 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.300 | 0.0 |
| 1894 | BLN | NL | 23 | 57 | 9 | 18 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 0.316 | -69.4 |
| 1894 | LS3 | NL | 8 | 27 | 4 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.444 | -69.4 |
| 1895 | LS3 | NL | 28 | 84 | 9 | 21 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 6 | 7 | 0.250 | -322.1 |
| 1896 | CIN | NL | 3 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1896 | PHI | NL | 3 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.200 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 89 | 0 | 23 | 124 | 21 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1891 | BRO | P | 13 | 0 | 2 | 18 | 2 | 0 |
| 1892 | BRO | P | 9 | 0 | 3 | 13 | 1 | 0 |
| 1892 | WAS | P | 3 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 0 |
| 1894 | BLN | P | 22 | 0 | 9 | 19 | 4 | 0 |
| 1894 | LS3 | P | 8 | 0 | 2 | 14 | 4 | 0 |
| 1895 | LS3 | P | 28 | 0 | 5 | 53 | 6 | 0 |
| 1896 | CIN | P | 3 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1896 | PHI | P | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 89 |