Gus Salve
Born: 12/29/1885 in Boston, MA, USA
Died: 3/29/1971 in Providence, RI, USA
MLB Debut: 1908-09-04 | Final Game: 1908-09-14
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 190 lbs
Full name: Augustus William Salve
Biography
Gus Salve, born in 1885, had a brief career as a professional baseball player that spanned the early 20th century. He played in the Major Leagues for a short stint from September 4 to September 14, 1908. During his time in the sport, Salve appeared in 2 games, but unfortunately, he did not record any hits, home runs, or runs batted in, finishing his career with a batting average of 0.0. This lack of statistical achievement reflects the challenges faced by many players during this era, which was characterized by fierce competition and evolving player development.
Despite his limited impact on the field, Salve's career serves as a reminder of the numerous athletes who aspired to make their mark in the Major Leagues during the early years of baseball. The period in which he played was marked by a transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-minded game, and while Salve was unable to capitalize on this evolution, his participation in Major League Baseball contributes to the rich tapestry of the sport's history.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 15.3 | 17 | 7 | 1 | 9 | 6 | 4.11 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1908 | PHA | AL | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 15.3 | 17 | 7 | 9 | 6 | 4.11 | -675.9 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1908 | PHA | AL | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1908 | PHA | P | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 2 |