Elias Peak
Second Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1884)
Elias Peak was a second baseman who played in Major League Baseball in 1884 for the Boston Reds and the Philadelphia Keystones. In 55 career games, he hit .202 with 44 hits.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Second Baseman
- Died
- 12/17/1916 in Philadelphia, PA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1884-04-19
- Last Game
- 1884-08-07
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 55 | 218 | 37 | 44 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | .202 | .230 | .266 | .496 | -615 |
Career AVG .202 vs. league average .243 across their career seasons — 17.0% below league average.
Career OBP .230 vs. league average .279 across their career seasons — 17.5% below league average.
Career SLG .266 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 18.7% below league average.
Career OPS .496 vs. league average .606 across their career seasons — 18.1% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1884 | BSU | UA | 1 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .667 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1884 | PHU | UA | 54 | 215 | 35 | 42 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | .195 | .243 (-20%) | .278 (-21%) | .327 (-20%) | .606 (-21%) | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 55 | 218 | 37 | 44 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | .202 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
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 Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 47 |
| Shortstop | 2 |
| Left Field | 4 |
| Right Field | 2 |
Elias Peak: the record in brief
According to the bio, Elias Peak debuted on April 19, 1884 and played a final game on August 7, 1884. The season rows list, in order, the Boston Reds (1884) and the Philadelphia Keystones (1884). Peak played primarily as a second baseman. Peak was born on May 23, 1859, in Philadelphia, PA, USA. The bio records the death on December 17, 1916, in Philadelphia, PA, USA.
Peak finished with 44 hits from 218 at bats in 55 games, which works out to .202. The on-base percentage is .230 and the slugging percentage .266, for an OPS of .496. The league as a whole hit .243 across Peak's seasons, which puts the .202 career mark 17.0% below average. No season topped the 42 hits of 1884. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .195 in 1884, did not top the league's .243.
Peak played 47 games at second base, more than anywhere else, and also saw time at left field (4), shortstop (2), and right field (2). At second base, the fielding record shows 60 errors alongside 145 putouts and 137 assists.
Frequently Asked Questions about Elias Peak
- Was Elias Peak a pitcher?
- No. Elias Peak was a position player (Second Baseman).
- How many home runs did Elias Peak hit?
- Elias Peak hit 0 career home runs with 44 hits.
- What teams did Elias Peak play for?
- Elias Peak played for 2 teams: the Boston Reds (1884) and the Philadelphia Keystones (1884).
- What were Elias Peak's career stats?
- In 55 games, Elias Peak had 44 hits and 37 runs, with a .202 batting average.
- What position did Elias Peak play?
- Elias Peak played primarily as a second baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- What was Elias Peak's career batting average?
- Elias Peak batted .202 over his career, with 44 hits in 218 at bats.
- Is Elias Peak in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Elias Peak has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.