Erwin Renfer
Born: 12/11/1891 in Elgin, IL, USA
Died: 10/26/1958 in Sycamore, IL, USA
MLB Debut: 1913-09-18 | Final Game: 1913-09-18
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 180 lbs
Full name: Erwin Arthur Renfer
Biography
Erwin Renfer was a professional baseball player born in 1891, who had a brief career in Major League Baseball, playing in a single game on September 18, 1913. As a position player, Renfer's major league experience was limited, and he did not record any hits, home runs, or RBIs during his appearance, finishing with a batting average of 0.0. His time in the league came during a period when baseball was evolving, transitioning away from the deadball era and beginning to embrace the offensive strategies that would define the sport in the years to come.
Despite the brevity of his career, Renfer remains a part of baseball history as one of the many players who contributed to the rich tapestry of the game, even if only for a fleeting moment. His single game in the majors highlights the countless athletes who aspired to reach the pinnacle of professional baseball, illustrating the competitive nature of the sport during the early 20th century.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.0 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 6.00 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1913 | DET | AL | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.0 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 6.00 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1913 | DET | AL | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1913 | DET | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 1 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | Blacksburg | VA | 1910 |