Arlie Pond
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1895-1898)
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'10" / 160 lb
- Died
- 9/19/1930 in Cebu, Central Visayas, Philippines
- MLB Debut
- 1895-07-04
- Last Game
- 1898-07-06
Full name: Erasmus Arlington Pond
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35 | 19 | 69 | 57 | 46 | 3 | 2 | 496.0 | 517 | 190 | 8 | 150 | 156 | 3.45 | 5067.6 |
Career ERA 3.45 vs. league average 4.23 across their career seasons — 18.5% better than league average.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1895 | BLN | NL | 0 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 13.7 | 10 | 9 | 12 | 13 | 5.93 | 4.77 (-24%) | 82.3 |
| 1896 | BLN | NL | 16 | 8 | 28 | 26 | 21 | 2 | 0 | 214.3 | 232 | 83 | 57 | 80 | 3.49 | 4.36 (+20%) | 3873.8 |
| 1897 | BLN | NL | 18 | 9 | 32 | 28 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 248.0 | 267 | 97 | 72 | 59 | 3.52 | 4.30 (+18%) | 1319.6 |
| 1898 | BLN | NL | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 20.0 | 8 | 1 | 9 | 4 | 0.45 | 3.59 (+87%) | -208.0 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 35 | 19 | 69 | 57 | 46 | 3 | 2 | 496.0 | 517 | 190 | 150 | 156 | 3.45 | — | 5,068 | ||
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71 | 184 | 28 | 45 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 14 | 3 | 21 | 32 | .245 | .325 | .283 | .608 | -535 |
Career AVG .245 vs. league average .287 across their career seasons — 14.7% below league average.
Career OBP .325 vs. league average .350 across their career seasons — 7.2% below league average.
Career SLG .283 vs. league average .379 across their career seasons — 25.5% below league average.
Career OPS .608 vs. league average .730 across their career seasons — 16.7% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1895 | BLN | NL | 7 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .333 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1896 | BLN | NL | 28 | 81 | 10 | 19 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 8 | 10 | .235 | .290 (-19%) | .354 (-14%) | .387 (-33%) | .741 (-24%) | -306.5 |
| 1897 | BLN | NL | 33 | 90 | 16 | 22 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 11 | 19 | .244 | .291 (-16%) | .354 (-6%) | .387 (-28%) | .741 (-18%) | -228.8 |
| 1898 | BLN | NL | 3 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | .286 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 71 | 184 | 28 | 45 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 14 | 3 | 21 | 32 | .245 | — | — | — | — | -535 | ||
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
Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 2 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | .286 |
| Away | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 2 | 17.0 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 4 | 0.00 |
| Away | 1 | 3.0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.00 |
Last 3 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1898-07-06 | BLN | PHI | W | 5 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1898-05-20 | BLN | PIT | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1898-05-11 | BLN | BSN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Last 3 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1898-07-06 | BLN | PHI | W | 9.0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 1898-05-20 | BLN | PIT | L | 8.0 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| 1898-05-11 | BLN | BSN | — | 3.0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| P | 69 | 0 | 19 | 103 | 11 | 3 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1895 | BLN | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1895 | BLN | P | 6 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 1896 | BLN | P | 28 | 0 | 3 | 46 | 5 | 0 |
| 1897 | BLN | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1897 | BLN | P | 32 | 0 | 16 | 52 | 6 | 2 |
| 1898 | BLN | P | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 69 |
| Left Field | 1 |
| Center Field | 1 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norwich University | Northfield | VT | 1889, 1890 |
| University of Vermont | Burlington | VT | 1891, 1892, 1893, 1894, 1895 |
Most Similar Players
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Frequently Asked Questions about Arlie Pond
- What years did Arlie Pond play?
- Arlie Pond played in Major League Baseball from 1895 to 1898.
- Was Arlie Pond a pitcher?
- Yes. Arlie Pond pitched in the major leagues, recording 35 wins and 156 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Arlie Pond hit?
- Arlie Pond hit 0 career home runs with 45 hits.