Arlie Pond
Born: 1/19/1873 in Saugus, MA, USA
Died: 9/19/1930 in Cebu, Central Visayas, Philippines
MLB Debut: 1895-07-04 | Final Game: 1898-07-06
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 160 lbs
Full name: Erasmus Arlington Pond
Biography
Arlie Pond was a prominent pitcher in Major League Baseball during the late 19th century, marking his career from 1895 to 1907. Born in 1873, Pond made his mark on the game when he debuted on July 4, 1895, and played until July 6, 1898. Throughout his time in the league, he compiled a solid win-loss record of 35-19, showcasing his effectiveness on the mound. Pond finished his career with an earned run average (ERA) of 3.45 and recorded a total of 156 strikeouts, in addition to earning 2 saves.
Pond's playing style reflected the transitional nature of baseball during the late 1800s, a period characterized by evolving pitching techniques and strategies. His contributions came during an era that was shifting from the deadball period to the more offensive-oriented play of the 20th century. Despite the challenges of his time, Pond established himself as a reliable pitcher, and his performance helped lay the groundwork for future generations of players. His legacy in the game is remembered as part of the rich tapestry of baseball history.
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 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1895 | BLN | NL | 0 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 13.7 | 10 | 9 | 12 | 13 | 5.93 | 82.3 |
| 1896 | BLN | NL | 16 | 8 | 28 | 26 | 21 | 2 | 0 | 214.3 | 232 | 83 | 57 | 80 | 3.49 | 3873.8 |
| 1897 | BLN | NL | 18 | 9 | 32 | 28 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 248.0 | 267 | 97 | 72 | 59 | 3.52 | 1285.5 |
| 1898 | BLN | NL | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 20.0 | 8 | 1 | 9 | 4 | 0.45 | -208.2 |
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 | 0.245 | 0.325 | 0.283 | 0.608 | -567.4 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1895 | BLN | NL | 7 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.333 | 0.0 |
| 1896 | BLN | NL | 28 | 81 | 10 | 19 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 8 | 10 | 0.235 | -324.9 |
| 1897 | BLN | NL | 33 | 90 | 16 | 22 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 11 | 19 | 0.244 | -242.5 |
| 1898 | BLN | NL | 3 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0.286 | 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 | P | 6 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 1895 | BLN | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1896 | BLN | P | 28 | 0 | 3 | 46 | 5 | 0 |
| 1897 | BLN | P | 32 | 0 | 16 | 52 | 6 | 2 |
| 1897 | BLN | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1898 | BLN | P | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by 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 |