King Lear
Born: 1/23/1891 in Greencastle, PA, USA
Died: 10/31/1976 in Waynesboro, PA, USA
MLB Debut: 1914-04-17 | Final Game: 1915-09-29
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 175 lbs
Full name: Charles Bernard Lear
Biography
King Lear was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1914 to 1915. Born in 1891, he made a notable impact during a transitional era in baseball, as the game was beginning to evolve from the deadball era into a more offense-oriented style. Lear finished his career with a record of 7 wins and 12 losses, showcasing his competitive spirit on the mound despite the challenges faced by pitchers of his time.
Over his brief career, Lear recorded an impressive earned run average (ERA) of 3.02, indicating his proficiency in limiting runs scored against him. He struck out 66 batters and recorded 1 save, contributing to his team's efforts in various game situations. While his career was relatively short, Lear's ability to perform effectively during a time of significant change in the sport underscores his historical significance in the game’s development.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 12 | 57 | 19 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 223.3 | 224 | 75 | 10 | 64 | 66 | 3.02 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1914 | CIN | NL | 1 | 2 | 17 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 55.7 | 55 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 3.07 | -906.5 |
| 1915 | CIN | NL | 6 | 10 | 40 | 15 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 167.7 | 169 | 56 | 45 | 46 | 3.01 | -1805.2 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 57 | 63 | 5 | 11 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 21 | 0.175 | 0.188 | 0.238 | 0.426 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1914 | CIN | NL | 17 | 16 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0.188 | 0.0 |
| 1915 | CIN | NL | 40 | 47 | 3 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 0.170 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 57 | 0 | 5 | 43 | 4 | 2 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1914 | CIN | P | 17 | 0 | 1 | 14 | 1 | 0 |
| 1915 | CIN | P | 40 | 0 | 4 | 29 | 3 | 2 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 57 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Princeton University | Princeton | NJ | 1912 |