Solly Salisbury
Born: 11/12/1876 in Algona, IA, USA
Died: 1/17/1952 in Rowena, OR, USA
MLB Debut: 1902-04-19 | Final Game: 1902-04-24
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 180 lbs
Full name: William Ansil Salisbury
Biography
Solly Salisbury was a professional baseball player born in 1876 who played in the early 20th century. His career spanned from April 19, 1902, to April 24, 1902, during a transitional period in baseball that was characterized by the rise of the modern game following the deadball era. As a position player, Salisbury's time in Major League Baseball was brief, participating in just 2 games without recording any hits, runs batted in, or home runs, resulting in a batting average of 0.0.
Despite his limited on-field contributions, Salisbury's role in the game reflects the challenges faced by many players of his era, who often battled for roster spots in a highly competitive environment. His experience serves as a reminder of the countless athletes who contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history, even if their statistical legacy was minimal. Salisbury's short stint in the major leagues exemplifies the volatile nature of player careers in the sport's formative years, where opportunities could be fleeting.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.0 | 15 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 13.50 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1902 | PHI | NL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.0 | 15 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 13.50 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1902 | PHI | NL | 2 | 1 | 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 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1902 | PHI | P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 2 |