Vive Lindaman
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1906-1909)
Vive Lindaman was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1906 to 1909 for the Boston Braves, a span of 4 seasons. Across 131 career appearances, he went 36-60 with a 2.92 ERA and 286 strikeouts. He also batted .152 with 0 home runs.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'1" / 200 lb
- Died
- 2/13/1927 in St. Charles, IA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1906-04-14
- Last Game
- 1909-07-13
Full name: Vivan Alexander Lindaman
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1906 | BSN | NL | 12 | 23 | 39 | 36 | 32 | 2 | 0 | 307.1 | 303 | 83 | 90 | 115 | 2.43 | 2.68 (+9%) | -821.4 |
| 1907 | BSN | NL | 11 | 15 | 34 | 28 | 24 | 2 | 1 | 260.0 | 252 | 105 | 108 | 90 | 3.63 | 2.50 (-45%) | -5894.6 |
| 1908 | BSN | NL | 12 | 16 | 43 | 30 | 21 | 2 | 1 | 270.2 | 246 | 71 | 70 | 68 | 2.36 | 2.40 (+2%) | -3052.5 |
| 1909 | BSN | NL | 1 | 6 | 15 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 66.0 | 75 | 34 | 28 | 13 | 4.64 | 2.55 (-82%) | -1346.5 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 36 | 60 | 131 | 100 | 83 | 7 | 2 | 904.0 | 876 | 293 | 296 | 286 | 2.92 | — | -11,115 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
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 | .152 | .209 | .172 | .381 | -1,533 |
Career AVG .152 vs. league average .244 across their career seasons — 37.9% below league average.
Career OBP .209 vs. league average .304 across their career seasons — 31.2% below league average.
Career SLG .172 vs. league average .311 across their career seasons — 44.8% below league average.
Career OPS .381 vs. league average .615 across their career seasons — 38.1% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1906 | BSN | NL | 39 | 106 | 9 | 14 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 9 | 33 | .132 | .247 (-47%) | .307 (-35%) | .315 (-46%) | .622 (-41%) | -601.7 |
| 1907 | BSN | NL | 34 | 90 | 8 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 21 | .122 | .245 (-50%) | .304 (-36%) | .308 (-57%) | .613 (-47%) | -565.8 |
| 1908 | BSN | NL | 43 | 85 | 10 | 15 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 19 | .176 | .240 (-27%) | .298 (-26%) | .306 (-39%) | .605 (-32%) | -365.6 |
| 1909 | BSN | NL | 15 | 22 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .273 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 131 | 303 | 27 | 46 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 11 | 1 | 22 | 75 | .152 | — | — | — | — | -1,533 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (262 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 66 | 152 | 21 | 26 | 0 | 5 | .171 |
| Away | 65 | 152 | 5 | 20 | 0 | 6 | .132 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 66 | 478.0 | 449 | 13 | 152 | 147 | 0.24 |
| Away | 65 | 422.2 | 411 | 11 | 142 | 141 | 0.23 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1909-07-13 | BSN | CHC | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1909-07-07 | BSN | BRO | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1909-07-06 | BSN | BRO | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1909-07-05 | BSN | BRO | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1909-06-25 | BSN | PHI | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1909-06-23 | BSN | NY1 | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1909-06-19 | BSN | STL | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1909-06-09 | BSN | CIN | L | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1909-05-31 | BSN | BRO | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1909-05-27 | BSN | PIT | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1909-07-13 | BSN | CHC | — | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1909-07-07 | BSN | BRO | L | 8.0 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 1909-07-06 | BSN | BRO | — | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1909-07-05 | BSN | BRO | — | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1909-06-25 | BSN | PHI | — | 3.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1909-06-23 | BSN | NY1 | — | 2.0 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1909-06-19 | BSN | STL | L | 6.0 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 1909-06-09 | BSN | CIN | L | 8.0 | 17 | 13 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 1909-05-31 | BSN | BRO | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1909-05-27 | BSN | PIT | L | 9.0 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 131 |
| Right Field | 1 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Vive Lindaman (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Vive Lindaman: the record in brief
Between the debut on April 14, 1906 and the final game on July 13, 1909, Vive Lindaman built the record summarized on this page. Lindaman played for the Boston Beaneaters (1906) and the Boston Doves (1907 through 1909). Lindaman is listed as a pitcher at 6'1" and 200 pounds. Lindaman batted and threw right-handed, per the bio block. Lindaman was born on October 28, 1877, in Charles City, IA, USA. Lindaman's death is recorded on February 13, 1927, in St. Charles, IA, USA. The given name on file is Vivan Alexander Lindaman.
The pitching table credits Lindaman with a 36-60 record and a 2.92 ERA in 131 games. Lindaman had 286 strikeouts, 83 complete games, and 7 shutouts. The league ERA over Lindaman's seasons was 2.53, so the 2.92 figure ran 15.3% worse than average. 1906 brought Lindaman a season-high 12 wins. Among the heaviest workloads, the lowest ERA was 2.36 in 1908, when the league's was 2.40.
Frequently Asked Questions about Vive Lindaman
- What years did Vive Lindaman play?
- Vive Lindaman played in Major League Baseball from 1906 to 1909.
- Was Vive Lindaman a pitcher?
- Yes. Vive Lindaman pitched in the major leagues, recording 36 wins and 286 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Vive Lindaman hit?
- Vive Lindaman hit 0 career home runs with 46 hits.
- What teams did Vive Lindaman play for?
- Vive Lindaman played for one team, the Boston Doves (1906–1909).
- What were Vive Lindaman's career stats?
- In 131 games, Vive Lindaman went 36-60 with a 2.92 ERA, 286 strikeouts, 904.0 innings pitched, and 2 saves. At the plate he had 46 hits and 0 home runs.
- What position did Vive Lindaman play?
- Vive Lindaman played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Vive Lindaman and how much did he weigh?
- Vive Lindaman was listed at 6 feet 1 inch and 200 pounds.
- What was Vive Lindaman's career ERA?
- Vive Lindaman finished with a 2.92 career ERA, going 36-60 with 286 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Vive Lindaman have?
- Vive Lindaman recorded 286 career strikeouts.
- Is Vive Lindaman in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Vive Lindaman has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.