Win Kellum
Born: 4/11/1876 in Waterford, ON, CAN
Died: 8/10/1951 in Big Rapids, MI, USA
MLB Debut: 1901-04-26 | Final Game: 1905-06-16
Bats: B | Throws: L | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 190 lbs
Full name: Winford Ansley Kellum
Biography
Win Kellum was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1901 to 1905. Born in 1876, Kellum made his mark in the early 20th century, a period characterized by the transition from the Deadball Era to a more offense-oriented style of play. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 20 wins and 16 losses, showcasing his ability to compete at a high level in a league that was rapidly evolving.
Kellum finished his career with an earned run average (ERA) of 3.19, reflecting his effectiveness on the mound during his playing days. He recorded 97 strikeouts and achieved 2 saves, demonstrating his capability not only as a starting pitcher but also in critical late-game situations. While his time in Major League Baseball was relatively brief, his contributions to the game helped set the stage for future generations of pitchers, as the sport began to embrace new strategies and styles of play.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | 16 | 48 | 37 | 32 | 2 | 2 | 346.7 | 337 | 123 | 5 | 63 | 97 | 3.19 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1901 | BOS | AL | 2 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 48.0 | 61 | 34 | 7 | 8 | 6.38 | -659.1 |
| 1904 | CIN | NL | 15 | 10 | 31 | 24 | 22 | 1 | 2 | 224.7 | 206 | 65 | 46 | 70 | 2.60 | 352.7 |
| 1905 | STL | NL | 3 | 3 | 11 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 74.0 | 70 | 24 | 10 | 19 | 2.92 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 53 | 125 | 17 | 21 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 11 | 2 | 15 | 25 | 0.168 | 0.273 | 0.224 | 0.497 | -155.3 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1901 | BOS | AL | 6 | 18 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0.167 | 0.0 |
| 1904 | CIN | NL | 36 | 82 | 13 | 13 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 2 | 11 | 15 | 0.159 | -155.3 |
| 1905 | STL | NL | 11 | 25 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 0.200 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 5 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| P | 48 | 31 | 20 | 110 | 3 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1901 | BOS | P | 6 | 0 | 2 | 18 | 0 | 0 |
| 1904 | CIN | P | 31 | 24 | 16 | 64 | 2 | 1 |
| 1904 | CIN | OF | 5 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1905 | SLN | P | 11 | 7 | 2 | 28 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 48 |
| Left Field | 1 |
| Center Field | 2 |
| Right Field | 2 |