Ezra Midkiff
Born: 11/13/1882 in Salt Rock, WV, USA
Died: 3/20/1957 in Huntington, WV, USA
MLB Debut: 1909-10-05 | Final Game: 1913-08-06
Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 180 lbs
Full name: Ezra Millington Midkiff
Biography
Ezra Midkiff was a professional baseball player born in 1882, whose career spanned from 1909 to 1913. Primarily serving as a position player, Midkiff made his mark in a time when baseball was transitioning from the deadball era to a more offensive-minded game. Over the course of his career, he played in 105 games, accumulating 77 hits and achieving a batting average of .207. While he did not hit any home runs, he contributed to his teams with 23 runs batted in and demonstrated notable base-running skills with 13 stolen bases.
Midkiff's time in Major League Baseball was marked by the challenges of competing against a rapidly evolving game. Despite his modest offensive numbers, his versatility and speed on the bases were assets that earned him a place in the league during a competitive era. Although not widely remembered among the stars of his time, Midkiff's contributions reflect the spirit of perseverance and dedication that characterized many players of the early 20th century. His legacy endures as part of the rich tapestry of baseball history.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 105 | 372 | 31 | 77 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 23 | 13 | 19 | 33 | 0.207 | 0.247 | 0.239 | 0.487 | -1804.3 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1909 | CIN | NL | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1912 | NYY | AL | 21 | 86 | 9 | 21 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 4 | 7 | 0 | 0.244 | -260.7 |
| 1913 | NYY | AL | 83 | 284 | 22 | 56 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 14 | 9 | 12 | 33 | 0.197 | -1543.6 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 2 | 0 | 10 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 3B | 98 | 0 | 123 | 237 | 22 | 13 |
| SS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1909 | CIN | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1912 | NYA | 3B | 21 | 0 | 21 | 52 | 8 | 1 |
| 1913 | NYA | 2B | 2 | 0 | 10 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 1913 | NYA | 3B | 76 | 0 | 102 | 185 | 13 | 12 |
| 1913 | NYA | SS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 2 |
| Third Base | 98 |
| Shortstop | 4 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Charleston | Charleston | WV | 1905 |