Gus Ketchum
Born: 3/21/1897 in Royse City, TX, USA
Died: 9/6/1980 in Oklahoma City, OK, USA
MLB Debut: 1922-08-07 | Final Game: 1922-09-28
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 170 lbs
Full name: Augustus Franklin Ketchum
Biography
Gus Ketchum was a professional baseball player born in 1897, who played in the Major Leagues during a brief career that spanned from August 7, 1922, to September 28, 1922. Primarily serving as a position player, Ketchum's time in the big leagues was marked by a limited appearance in only six games. Despite the challenges he faced at the plate, he made an indelible mark as part of the early 1920s baseball landscape, a period characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more power-oriented game.
Throughout his career, Ketchum did not record any hits, home runs, or runs batted in, finishing with a batting average of 0.0. His statistical record reflects the difficulties many players encountered during this era as they adapted to the evolving nature of the game. Though his time in the spotlight was short, Ketchum's involvement in Major League Baseball adds to the rich tapestry of baseball history, highlighting the myriad of players who have contributed to the sport, regardless of their individual statistical outcomes.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16.0 | 19 | 10 | 2 | 8 | 4 | 5.62 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1922 | PHA | AL | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16.0 | 19 | 10 | 8 | 4 | 5.62 | -705.6 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1922 | PHA | AL | 6 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1922 | PHA | P | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 6 |