Vive Lindaman
Born: 10/28/1877 in Charles City, IA, USA
Died: 2/13/1927 in St. Charles, IA, USA
MLB Debut: 1906-04-14 | Final Game: 1909-07-13
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 200 lbs
Full name: Vivan Alexander Lindaman
Biography
Vive Lindaman was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1906 to 1909. Born in 1877, he made a name for himself during a period characterized by the evolution of pitching styles and strategies in the sport. Throughout his career, Lindaman recorded a win-loss record of 36-60 and maintained an impressive earned run average (ERA) of 2.92. His ability to strike out batters was evident, as he notched a total of 286 strikeouts, showcasing his skill as a formidable pitcher in an era that was still developing offensive strategies.
Lindaman's career spanned the early years of the 20th century, a time when baseball was transitioning from the deadball era to a more offense-driven game. Despite the challenges of competing in this changing landscape, he distinguished himself not only through his pitching prowess but also with his resilience on the mound. In addition to his strikeouts, he recorded 2 saves, further demonstrating his versatility and capability to close out games when needed. Although his win-loss record may not reflect dominance, Lindaman's contributions to the teams he played for and his impact on the game's early history remain noteworthy.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36 | 60 | 131 | 100 | 83 | 7 | 2 | 904.0 | 876 | 293 | 22 | 296 | 286 | 2.92 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1906 | BSN | NL | 12 | 23 | 39 | 36 | 32 | 2 | 0 | 307.3 | 303 | 83 | 90 | 115 | 2.43 | -967.7 |
| 1907 | BSN | NL | 11 | 15 | 34 | 28 | 24 | 2 | 1 | 260.0 | 252 | 105 | 108 | 90 | 3.63 | -6241.7 |
| 1908 | BSN | NL | 12 | 16 | 43 | 30 | 21 | 2 | 1 | 270.7 | 246 | 71 | 70 | 68 | 2.36 | -3280.5 |
| 1909 | BSN | NL | 1 | 6 | 15 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 66.0 | 75 | 34 | 28 | 13 | 4.64 | -1354.9 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 131 | 303 | 27 | 46 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 11 | 1 | 22 | 75 | 0.152 | 0.209 | 0.172 | 0.381 | -1647.1 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1906 | BSN | NL | 39 | 106 | 9 | 14 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 9 | 33 | 0.132 | -646.8 |
| 1907 | BSN | NL | 34 | 90 | 8 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 21 | 0.122 | -607.9 |
| 1908 | BSN | NL | 43 | 85 | 10 | 15 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 19 | 0.176 | -392.4 |
| 1909 | BSN | NL | 15 | 22 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.273 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 131 | 100 | 36 | 231 | 22 | 3 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1906 | BSN | P | 39 | 36 | 13 | 85 | 14 | 2 |
| 1907 | BSN | P | 34 | 28 | 12 | 62 | 4 | 1 |
| 1908 | BSN | P | 43 | 30 | 9 | 68 | 2 | 0 |
| 1909 | BSN | P | 15 | 6 | 2 | 16 | 2 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 131 |
| Right Field | 1 |