Silver King, baseball player, 1886-1897

Silver King

Born: 1/11/1868 in St. Louis, MO, USA

Died: 5/19/1938 in St. Louis, MO, USA

MLB Debut: 1886-09-28 | Final Game: 1897-08-19

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Charles Frederick King

Biography

Silver King, born in 1868, was a prominent pitcher in Major League Baseball during the late 19th century. He played from 1886 to 1897, establishing himself as one of the era's leading hurlers. With a career record of 203 wins and 152 losses, King showcased his competitive spirit and durability on the mound. His earned run average of 3.18 reflected his ability to effectively manage opposing hitters in an era characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-minded game. Throughout his career, King amassed a total of 1,222 strikeouts, demonstrating his skill in overpowering batters with his pitching arsenal. He also recorded six saves, highlighting his versatility and ability to close out games when needed. King's contributions to the game during a time of significant change in baseball history helped pave the way for future generations of pitchers, marking him as a significant figure in the sport's development. His legacy continues to resonate among baseball historians and fans alike, ensuring that Silver King's impact remains a noteworthy part of baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
203 152 397 370 328 19 6 3180.7 3098 1124 69 967 1222 3.18 0

Season-by-Season Pitching

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
419 1305 182 259 32 23 4 135 24 166 279 0.198 0.290 0.267 0.558 -3286.8

Season-by-Season Batting

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
9 29 1 2 0 0 0 1 1 9 0.069

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1888 WS SL4 5 15 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 6 0.067
1887 WS SL4 4 14 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 3 0.071

Playoff Career Pitching

W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
2 6 9 9 0 66.0 63 16 11 33 2.18

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year Round Team W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
1888 WS SL4 1 3 5 5 0 35.0 37 9 9 12 2.31
1887 WS SL4 1 3 4 4 0 31.0 26 7 2 21 2.03

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 3 0 0 0 0 0
3B 1 0 0 0 0 0
OF 23 0 20 1 12 1
P 397 0 146 637 56 22

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 397
First Base 3
Third Base 1
Center Field 7
Right Field 17