Phil Reccius
Born: 6/7/1862 in Louisville, KY, USA
Died: 2/15/1903 in Louisville, KY, USA
MLB Debut: 1882-09-25 | Final Game: 1890-07-05
Height: 5'9" | Weight: 163 lbs
Full name: Philip Reccius
Biography
Phil Reccius, born in 1862, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in the late 19th century, a period marked by the transition from the deadball era to the early stages of modern baseball. His career spanned from 1882 to 1890, during which he took the mound for several teams, showcasing his skills as a right-handed pitcher. Reccius concluded his playing career with a record of 6-12 and an earned run average (ERA) of 3.26, reflecting his ability to compete effectively in an era dominated by challenging pitching conditions.
Over the course of his career, Reccius notched 56 strikeouts and registered one save, contributing to the evolving strategies of pitching in baseball. While not one of the more prominent figures of his time, his presence in the game during its formative years highlights the development of pitching techniques and the growing importance of the role in team dynamics. Reccius’s contributions to the sport remain a testament to the passion and dedication of players in the early days of professional baseball.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 12 | 27 | 17 | 15 | 0 | 1 | 179.3 | 179 | 65 | 2 | 38 | 56 | 3.26 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1884 | LS2 | AA | 6 | 7 | 18 | 11 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 129.3 | 118 | 39 | 19 | 46 | 2.71 | -629.0 |
| 1885 | LS2 | AA | 0 | 4 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 40.0 | 46 | 17 | 11 | 10 | 3.83 | -251.2 |
| 1886 | LS2 | AA | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.0 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 9.00 | 0.0 |
| 1887 | CL3 | AA | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.0 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 7.71 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 261 | 975 | 117 | 225 | 28 | 16 | 4 | 99 | 12 | 54 | 26 | 0.231 | 0.280 | 0.305 | 0.585 | -1307.6 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1882 | LS2 | AA | 4 | 15 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.133 | 0.0 |
| 1883 | LS2 | AA | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.333 | 0.0 |
| 1884 | LS2 | AA | 73 | 263 | 23 | 63 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 21 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0.240 | -105.2 |
| 1885 | LS2 | AA | 102 | 402 | 57 | 97 | 8 | 10 | 1 | 38 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0.241 | -388.7 |
| 1886 | LS2 | AA | 5 | 13 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0.308 | 0.0 |
| 1887 | CL3 | AA | 62 | 229 | 23 | 47 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 29 | 9 | 24 | 24 | 0.205 | -813.8 |
| 1887 | LS2 | AA | 11 | 37 | 9 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 8 | 2 | 0.243 | -813.8 |
| 1888 | LS2 | AA | 2 | 9 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.222 | 0.0 |
| 1890 | RC2 | AA | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3B | 212 | 0 | 232 | 410 | 115 | 39 |
| OF | 21 | 0 | 36 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| P | 27 | 0 | 12 | 37 | 2 | 1 |
| SS | 11 | 0 | 5 | 36 | 6 | 3 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1882 | LS2 | OF | 4 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 1883 | LS2 | OF | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1884 | LS2 | P | 18 | 0 | 10 | 24 | 1 | 0 |
| 1884 | LS2 | 3B | 51 | 0 | 42 | 89 | 24 | 4 |
| 1884 | LS2 | SS | 10 | 0 | 4 | 34 | 6 | 3 |
| 1885 | LS2 | P | 7 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 0 | 1 |
| 1885 | LS2 | 3B | 97 | 0 | 105 | 181 | 59 | 17 |
| 1886 | LS2 | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1886 | LS2 | OF | 5 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1887 | CL3 | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 1887 | CL3 | 3B | 62 | 0 | 85 | 137 | 31 | 18 |
| 1887 | LS2 | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1887 | LS2 | OF | 10 | 0 | 23 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 1888 | LS2 | 3B | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 1890 | RC2 | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 27 |
| Third Base | 212 |
| Shortstop | 11 |
| Left Field | 4 |
| Center Field | 4 |
| Right Field | 13 |