Cy Seymour
Born: 12/9/1872 in Albany, NY, USA
Died: 9/20/1919 in New York, NY, USA
MLB Debut: 1896-04-22 | Final Game: 1913-07-17
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 200 lbs
Full name: James Bentley Seymour
Biography
Cy Seymour was a prominent pitcher in Major League Baseball during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Born in 1872, he made his professional debut on April 22, 1896, and continued to compete until July 17, 1913. Over the course of his career, Seymour compiled a record of 61 wins and 56 losses, with a commendable earned run average (ERA) of 3.73. He recorded a total of 591 strikeouts and achieved one save, showcasing his effectiveness on the mound during an era that was characterized by a transition from the deadball era to a more offense-driven game.
Seymour's playing style was marked by his versatility, as he not only contributed significantly as a pitcher but also made an impact as an outfielder. His ability to excel in multiple roles made him a valuable asset to his teams. Throughout his career, he exemplified the gritty determination typical of players from his era, often battling through the challenges that came with the evolving strategies of baseball. As a key figure during a transformative period in the sport, Cy Seymour's contributions have solidified his place in baseball history.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61 | 56 | 141 | 124 | 105 | 6 | 1 | 1038.0 | 954 | 430 | 25 | 659 | 591 | 3.73 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1896 | NY1 | NL | 2 | 4 | 11 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 70.3 | 75 | 50 | 51 | 33 | 6.40 | -3178.4 |
| 1897 | NY1 | NL | 18 | 14 | 39 | 34 | 29 | 2 | 1 | 286.7 | 257 | 104 | 168 | 156 | 3.27 | -680.2 |
| 1898 | NY1 | NL | 25 | 19 | 45 | 43 | 39 | 4 | 0 | 356.7 | 313 | 126 | 213 | 239 | 3.18 | -296.7 |
| 1899 | NY1 | NL | 14 | 18 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 0 | 0 | 268.3 | 247 | 106 | 170 | 142 | 3.56 | -2846.6 |
| 1900 | NY1 | NL | 2 | 1 | 13 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 53.0 | 58 | 41 | 54 | 19 | 6.96 | -4051.1 |
| 1902 | CIN | NL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.0 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 9.00 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1529 | 5686 | 737 | 1724 | 229 | 96 | 52 | 799 | 222 | 354 | 361 | 0.303 | 0.347 | 0.405 | 0.752 | 16416.4 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1896 | NY1 | NL | 12 | 32 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0.219 | 0.0 |
| 1897 | NY1 | NL | 45 | 141 | 13 | 34 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 14 | 3 | 4 | 13 | 0.241 | -534.5 |
| 1898 | NY1 | NL | 80 | 297 | 41 | 82 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 23 | 8 | 9 | 22 | 0.276 | -346.6 |
| 1899 | NY1 | NL | 50 | 159 | 25 | 52 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 27 | 2 | 4 | 18 | 0.327 | 119.9 |
| 1900 | NY1 | NL | 23 | 40 | 9 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0.300 | 0.0 |
| 1901 | BLA | AL | 134 | 547 | 84 | 166 | 19 | 8 | 1 | 77 | 38 | 28 | 25 | 0.303 | 306.9 |
| 1902 | BLA | AL | 72 | 280 | 38 | 75 | 8 | 8 | 3 | 41 | 12 | 18 | 23 | 0.268 | 195.2 |
| 1902 | CIN | NL | 62 | 244 | 27 | 83 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 37 | 8 | 12 | 23 | 0.340 | 195.2 |
| 1903 | CIN | NL | 135 | 558 | 85 | 191 | 25 | 15 | 7 | 72 | 25 | 33 | 32 | 0.342 | 2989.9 |
| 1904 | CIN | NL | 131 | 531 | 71 | 166 | 26 | 13 | 5 | 58 | 11 | 29 | 23 | 0.313 | 2366.7 |
| 1905 | CIN | NL | 149 | 581 | 95 | 219 | 40 | 21 | 8 | 121 | 21 | 51 | 29 | 0.377 | 5838.6 |
| 1906 | CIN | NL | 79 | 307 | 35 | 79 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 38 | 9 | 24 | 26 | 0.257 | 255.2 |
| 1906 | NY1 | NL | 72 | 269 | 35 | 86 | 12 | 3 | 4 | 42 | 20 | 18 | 16 | 0.320 | 255.2 |
| 1907 | NY1 | NL | 131 | 473 | 46 | 139 | 25 | 8 | 3 | 75 | 21 | 36 | 35 | 0.294 | 1777.1 |
| 1908 | NY1 | NL | 156 | 587 | 60 | 157 | 23 | 2 | 5 | 92 | 18 | 30 | 34 | 0.267 | 648.2 |
| 1909 | NY1 | NL | 80 | 280 | 37 | 87 | 12 | 5 | 1 | 30 | 14 | 25 | 8 | 0.311 | 1106.1 |
| 1910 | NY1 | NL | 79 | 287 | 32 | 76 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 40 | 10 | 23 | 18 | 0.265 | 94.5 |
| 1913 | BSN | NL | 39 | 73 | 2 | 13 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 0.178 | -346.8 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 5 | 0 | 32 | 2 | 8 | 3 |
| 2B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 3B | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| OF | 1333 | 856 | 2855 | 188 | 177 | 52 |
| P | 141 | 0 | 63 | 339 | 66 | 14 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1896 | NY1 | P | 11 | 0 | 5 | 19 | 4 | 1 |
| 1896 | NY1 | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1897 | NY1 | P | 39 | 0 | 16 | 100 | 20 | 5 |
| 1897 | NY1 | OF | 6 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1898 | NY1 | P | 45 | 0 | 22 | 112 | 17 | 7 |
| 1898 | NY1 | 2B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1898 | NY1 | OF | 35 | 0 | 49 | 7 | 8 | 2 |
| 1899 | NY1 | P | 32 | 0 | 16 | 88 | 20 | 1 |
| 1899 | NY1 | 1B | 3 | 0 | 24 | 1 | 7 | 2 |
| 1899 | NY1 | 3B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1899 | NY1 | OF | 8 | 0 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 1900 | NY1 | P | 13 | 0 | 4 | 20 | 5 | 0 |
| 1900 | NY1 | 1B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1900 | NY1 | OF | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1901 | BLA | 1B | 1 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 1901 | BLA | OF | 133 | 0 | 271 | 23 | 17 | 4 |
| 1902 | BLA | OF | 72 | 0 | 121 | 9 | 6 | 2 |
| 1902 | CIN | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1902 | CIN | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 1902 | CIN | OF | 61 | 0 | 139 | 10 | 13 | 3 |
| 1903 | CIN | OF | 135 | 0 | 318 | 14 | 36 | 2 |
| 1904 | CIN | OF | 130 | 130 | 308 | 20 | 17 | 4 |
| 1905 | CIN | OF | 149 | 149 | 347 | 25 | 21 | 12 |
| 1906 | CIN | OF | 79 | 79 | 202 | 10 | 7 | 3 |
| 1906 | NY1 | OF | 72 | 72 | 129 | 7 | 3 | 3 |
| 1907 | NY1 | OF | 126 | 126 | 300 | 8 | 8 | 4 |
| 1908 | NY1 | OF | 155 | 155 | 340 | 29 | 20 | 9 |
| 1909 | NY1 | OF | 74 | 70 | 138 | 11 | 5 | 3 |
| 1910 | NY1 | OF | 76 | 75 | 137 | 9 | 10 | 1 |
| 1913 | BSN | OF | 18 | 0 | 34 | 4 | 2 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 141 |
| First Base | 5 |
| Second Base | 1 |
| Third Base | 2 |
| Left Field | 20 |
| Center Field | 1096 |
| Right Field | 224 |