Vivian Potts
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1892)
Vivian Potts was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball in 1892 for the Washington Nationals. In 1 career game, he hit .250 with 1 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
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .250 | .250 | .250 | .500 | 0 |
Career AVG .250 vs. league average .245 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .250 vs. league average .317 across their career seasons — 21.1% below league average.
Career SLG .250 vs. league average .328 across their career seasons — 23.7% below league average.
Career OPS .500 vs. league average .644 across their career seasons — 22.4% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1892 | WAS | NL | 1 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .250 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 1 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .250 | — | — | — | — | 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 |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 1 |
Vivian Potts: the record in brief
Vivian Potts debuted in the major leagues on October 3, 1892. Every season row on the page belongs to the Washington Senators, in 1892. Potts is listed as a catcher. Potts was born in 1869, in Bristol, PA, USA. Potts's death is recorded on August 18, 1934, in Doylestown, PA, USA.
In 1 games and 4 at bats, Potts batted .250 with 1 hits. Against a .245 league average for those years, Potts's .250 average was near the norm. In OPS terms, Potts's .500 stands 22.4% below the league's .644. The season table holds a single row: 1892 with the Washington Senators, 1 games, 4 at bats and 1 hits.
The position breakdown shows 1 games, all at catcher.
Frequently Asked Questions about Vivian Potts
- Was Vivian Potts a pitcher?
- No. Vivian Potts was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Vivian Potts hit?
- Vivian Potts hit 0 career home runs with 1 hit.
- What teams did Vivian Potts play for?
- Vivian Potts played for one team, the Washington Senators (1892).
- What were Vivian Potts's career stats?
- In 1 game, Vivian Potts had 1 hits, with a .250 batting average.
- What position did Vivian Potts play?
- Vivian Potts played primarily as a catcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- What was Vivian Potts's career batting average?
- Vivian Potts batted .250 over his career, with 1 hits in 4 at bats.
- Is Vivian Potts in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Vivian Potts has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.