Ambrose Puttmann
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1903-1906)
Ambrose Puttmann was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1903 to 1906 for the New York Yankees and the St. Louis Cardinals, a span of 4 seasons. Across 33 career appearances, he went 8-9 with a 3.58 ERA and 85 strikeouts.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- — / L
- Height / Weight
- 6'4" / 185 lb
- Died
- 6/21/1936 in Jamaica, NY, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1903-09-04
- Last Game
- 1906-05-10
Full name: Ambrose Nicholas Puttmann
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1903 | NYA | AL | 2 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 19.0 | 16 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 0.95 | 3.10 (+69%) | 194.0 |
| 1904 | NYA | AL | 2 | 0 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 49.1 | 40 | 15 | 17 | 26 | 2.74 | 2.66 (-3%) | 325.8 |
| 1905 | NYA | AL | 2 | 7 | 17 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 86.1 | 79 | 41 | 37 | 39 | 4.27 | 2.82 (-52%) | -1214.6 |
| 1906 | SLN | NL | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18.2 | 23 | 11 | 9 | 12 | 5.30 | 2.68 (-98%) | -735.1 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 8 | 9 | 33 | 18 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 173.1 | 158 | 69 | 67 | 85 | 3.58 | — | -1,430 | ||
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34 | 63 | 5 | 18 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 15 | .286 | .297 | .429 | .725 | 0 |
Career AVG .286 vs. league average .251 across their career seasons — +13.9% above league average.
Career OBP .297 vs. league average .308 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .429 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — +31.5% above league average.
Career OPS .725 vs. league average .634 across their career seasons — +14.5% above 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1903 | NYA | AL | 3 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .143 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1904 | NYA | AL | 9 | 18 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | .278 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1905 | NYA | AL | 18 | 32 | 3 | 10 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 8 | .312 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1906 | SLN | NL | 4 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .333 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 34 | 63 | 5 | 18 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 15 | .286 | — | — | — | — | 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.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (67 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 19 | 31 | 4 | 9 | 0 | 2 | .290 |
| Away | 15 | 32 | 2 | 9 | 0 | 2 | .281 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 19 | 99.2 | 90 | 6 | 23 | 52 | 0.54 |
| Away | 14 | 72.0 | 69 | 11 | 44 | 33 | 1.38 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1906-05-10 | STL | CHC | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1906-04-29 | STL | CHC | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1906-04-22 | STL | CIN | W | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1906-04-17 | STL | CHC | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1905-10-07 | NYY | BOS | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1905-10-05 | NYY | BOS | L | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1905-09-30 | NYY | CLE | L | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1905-09-27 | NYY | SLA | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1905-09-23 | NYY | CHW | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1905-09-19 | NYY | PHA | W | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1906-05-10 | STL | CHC | L | 2.2 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 1906-04-29 | STL | CHC | L | 5.0 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 |
| 1906-04-22 | STL | CIN | W | 4.1 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| 1906-04-17 | STL | CHC | W | 6.0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| 1905-10-05 | NYY | BOS | L | 8.0 | 10 | 10 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| 1905-09-30 | NYY | CLE | L | 5.0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 1905-09-27 | NYY | SLA | L | 5.0 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1905-09-23 | NYY | CHW | L | 9.0 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| 1905-09-19 | NYY | PHA | W | 9.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 0 |
| 1905-09-12 | NYY | PHA | W | 7.0 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 33 |
Ambrose Puttmann: the record in brief
According to the bio, Ambrose Puttmann debuted on September 4, 1903 and played a final game on May 10, 1906. Puttmann played for the New York Highlanders (1903 through 1905) and the St. Louis Cardinals (1906). Puttmann played primarily as a pitcher. The bio adds a birth date on September 9, 1880, in Cincinnati, OH, USA and a listed size of 6'4" and 185 pounds. Puttmann died on June 21, 1936, in Jamaica, NY, USA. Puttmann's full given name, per the bio, is Ambrose Nicholas Puttmann.
Puttmann's career pitching line is 8 wins, 9 losses and a 3.58 ERA over 33 appearances. Puttmann had 85 strikeouts. The league ERA over Puttmann's seasons was 2.80, so the 3.58 figure ran 27.8% worse than average. In 1905, one of the busiest seasons, Puttmann posted a 4.27 ERA; the league figure that year was 2.82.
Puttmann appears at one position only: pitcher, in 33 games. On the mound, Puttmann's fielding totals are 6 putouts, 63 assists and 8 errors.
Frequently Asked Questions about Ambrose Puttmann
- What years did Ambrose Puttmann play?
- Ambrose Puttmann played in Major League Baseball from 1903 to 1906.
- Was Ambrose Puttmann a pitcher?
- Yes. Ambrose Puttmann pitched in the major leagues, recording 8 wins and 85 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Ambrose Puttmann hit?
- Ambrose Puttmann hit 0 career home runs with 18 hits.
- What was Ambrose Puttmann's career batting average?
- Ambrose Puttmann batted .286 over his career, with 18 hits in 63 at bats.
- How many RBI did Ambrose Puttmann have?
- Ambrose Puttmann drove in 4 runs in his career.
- What was Ambrose Puttmann's career ERA?
- Ambrose Puttmann finished with a 3.58 career ERA, going 8-9 with 85 strikeouts.