Elmer Steele
Born: 5/17/1884 in Muitzes Kill, NY, USA
Died: 3/9/1966 in Poughkeepsie, NY, USA
MLB Debut: 1907-09-12 | Final Game: 1911-10-09
Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 200 lbs
Full name: Elmer Rae Steele
Biography
Elmer Steele was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1884, whose career spanned from 1907 to 1911. Playing during an era marked by the transition from the deadball period to the more offensive-friendly environment of the early 1910s, Steele established himself as a competitive presence on the mound. Over his career, he recorded an 18-24 win-loss record and maintained a commendable earned run average (ERA) of 2.41, showcasing his ability to limit scoring opportunities for opposing teams.
Steele's pitching arsenal included a solid mix of speed and control, which contributed to his total of 147 strikeouts. In addition to his strikeout capabilities, he also recorded three saves, highlighting his versatility and reliability in late-game situations. While Steele's career may not have been overwhelmingly dominant in terms of wins, his effectiveness and consistency during a pivotal time in baseball history allowed him to leave a lasting impact on the game he loved.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 | 24 | 75 | 43 | 20 | 3 | 3 | 418.0 | 367 | 112 | 7 | 68 | 147 | 2.41 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1907 | BOS | AL | 0 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11.3 | 11 | 2 | 1 | 10 | 1.59 | 517.8 |
| 1908 | BOS | AL | 5 | 7 | 16 | 13 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 118.0 | 85 | 24 | 13 | 37 | 1.83 | 1137.8 |
| 1909 | BOS | AL | 4 | 4 | 16 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 75.7 | 75 | 24 | 15 | 32 | 2.85 | 678.6 |
| 1910 | PIT | NL | 0 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 24.0 | 19 | 6 | 3 | 7 | 2.25 | 400.1 |
| 1911 | BRO | NL | 0 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23.0 | 24 | 8 | 5 | 9 | 3.13 | 420.9 |
| 1911 | PIT | NL | 9 | 9 | 31 | 16 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 166.0 | 153 | 48 | 31 | 52 | 2.60 | 862.4 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 75 | 142 | 13 | 18 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 3 | 6 | 47 | 0.127 | 0.173 | 0.141 | 0.314 | -382.7 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1907 | BOS | AL | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1908 | BOS | AL | 16 | 39 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17 | 0.051 | 0.0 |
| 1909 | BOS | AL | 16 | 22 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0.227 | 0.0 |
| 1910 | PIT | NL | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1911 | BRO | NL | 5 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1911 | PIT | NL | 31 | 61 | 3 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 18 | 0.180 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 75 | 25 | 29 | 134 | 6 | 2 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1907 | BOS | P | 4 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 1908 | BOS | P | 16 | 13 | 11 | 30 | 2 | 1 |
| 1909 | BOS | P | 16 | 8 | 4 | 28 | 1 | 0 |
| 1910 | PIT | P | 3 | 3 | 3 | 11 | 0 | 0 |
| 1911 | BRO | P | 5 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| 1911 | PIT | P | 31 | 0 | 8 | 54 | 3 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 75 |