Erv Kantlehner
Born: 7/31/1892 in San Jose, CA, USA
Died: 2/3/1990 in Santa Barbara, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1914-04-17 | Final Game: 1916-10-04
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 190 lbs
Full name: Erving Leslie Kantlehner
Biography
Erv Kantlehner was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1892, whose career spanned from 1914 to 1916. He made his mark in the early years of the 20th century, a time when the game was evolving and the modern era of baseball was beginning to take shape. Kantlehner played during a period characterized by a focus on pitching and defense, with the deadball era influencing how the game was played.
Over the course of his career, Kantlehner compiled a record of 13 wins and 29 losses while maintaining a commendable earned run average (ERA) of 2.84. He struck out 141 batters and recorded 5 saves, showcasing his ability to perform effectively on the mound despite the challenges he faced in a highly competitive environment. While his win-loss record may not reflect a dominant presence, his ERA indicates that he was a skilled pitcher capable of keeping runs to a minimum, contributing to his team's performance during his brief yet noteworthy career in Major League Baseball.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | 29 | 87 | 44 | 20 | 5 | 5 | 399.0 | 344 | 126 | 2 | 157 | 141 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1914 | PIT | NL | 3 | 2 | 21 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 67.0 | 51 | 23 | 39 | 26 | 3.09 | -1078.1 |
| 1915 | PIT | NL | 5 | 12 | 29 | 18 | 10 | 1 | 3 | 163.0 | 135 | 41 | 58 | 64 | 2.26 | 240.6 |
| 1916 | PHI | NL | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.0 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 9.00 | 0.0 |
| 1916 | PIT | NL | 5 | 15 | 34 | 21 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 165.0 | 151 | 58 | 57 | 49 | 3.16 | -817.1 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87 | 113 | 7 | 24 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 6 | 30 | 0.212 | 0.252 | 0.230 | 0.482 | -78.4 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1914 | PIT | NL | 21 | 15 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 0.067 | 0.0 |
| 1915 | PIT | NL | 29 | 52 | 2 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 12 | 0.288 | -78.4 |
| 1916 | PHI | NL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1916 | PIT | NL | 34 | 46 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 0.174 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 87 | 0 | 14 | 119 | 6 | 4 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1914 | PIT | P | 21 | 0 | 3 | 17 | 2 | 1 |
| 1915 | PIT | P | 29 | 0 | 3 | 49 | 1 | 1 |
| 1916 | PHI | P | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1916 | PIT | P | 34 | 0 | 7 | 52 | 3 | 2 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 87 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Clara University | Santa Clara | CA | 1911 |