Ambrose Puttmann
Born: 9/9/1880 in Cincinnati, OH, USA
Died: 6/21/1936 in Jamaica, NY, USA
MLB Debut: 1903-09-04 | Final Game: 1906-05-10
Throws: L | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 185 lbs
Full name: Ambrose Nicholas Puttmann
Biography
Ambrose Puttmann was a professional baseball pitcher who played in the early 20th century, specifically from 1903 to 1906. Born in 1880, Puttmann's playing career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, marked by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive approach. Throughout his career, he compiled a record of 8 wins and 9 losses, showcasing a competitive spirit on the mound despite the challenges of the era.
Puttmann finished his career with an earned run average (ERA) of 3.58, reflecting his ability to manage opposing hitters effectively. He recorded 85 strikeouts and achieved 1 save, highlighting his role as a reliable option in the pitching rotation. While he may not have achieved legendary status, Puttmann's contributions to his teams and his performance on the field during a pivotal time in baseball history remain noteworthy, serving as a testament to the evolving nature of the sport.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 9 | 33 | 18 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 173.3 | 158 | 69 | 4 | 67 | 85 | 3.58 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1903 | NYY | AL | 2 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 19.0 | 16 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 0.95 | - |
| 1904 | NYY | AL | 2 | 0 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 49.3 | 40 | 15 | 17 | 26 | 2.74 | - |
| 1905 | NYY | AL | 2 | 7 | 17 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 86.3 | 79 | 41 | 37 | 39 | 4.27 | - |
| 1906 | STL | NL | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18.7 | 23 | 11 | 9 | 12 | 5.30 | - |
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 | 0.286 | 0.297 | 0.429 | 0.725 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1903 | NYY | AL | 3 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.143 | 0.0 |
| 1904 | NYY | AL | 9 | 18 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0.278 | 0.0 |
| 1905 | NYY | AL | 18 | 32 | 3 | 10 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0.312 | 0.0 |
| 1906 | STL | NL | 4 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.333 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 33 | 16 | 6 | 63 | 8 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1903 | NYA | P | 3 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 2 | 0 |
| 1904 | NYA | P | 9 | 3 | 2 | 17 | 1 | 0 |
| 1905 | NYA | P | 17 | 9 | 3 | 28 | 5 | 0 |
| 1906 | SLN | P | 4 | 4 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 33 |