Grant Thatcher
Born: 2/23/1877 in Maytown, PA, USA
Died: 3/17/1936 in Lancaster, PA, USA
MLB Debut: 1903-09-09 | Final Game: 1904-04-24
Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 180 lbs
Full name: Ulysses Grant Thatcher
Biography
Grant Thatcher was a professional baseball pitcher who played in the early 20th century, specifically from 1903 to 1904. Born in 1877, Thatcher made his mark during a time when baseball was transitioning into a more organized and popular sport in America. His career, though brief, showcased his capabilities on the mound and his contributions to the teams he played for.
Thatcher concluded his career with a record of 4-1 and an earned run average (ERA) of 3.16, reflecting his effectiveness as a pitcher during his time in the league. Over the course of his career, he recorded a total of 13 strikeouts, demonstrating his ability to compete against some of the best hitters of the era. While he did not register any saves, Thatcher's role as a starting pitcher was instrumental in the games he played. His performance contributed to the evolving strategies of pitching in the early days of professional baseball, marking him as a notable figure of his time.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 37.0 | 42 | 13 | 1 | 9 | 13 | 3.16 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1903 | BRO | NL | 3 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 28.0 | 33 | 9 | 7 | 9 | 2.89 | -149.8 |
| 1904 | BRO | NL | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9.0 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 4.00 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 15 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0.200 | 0.250 | 0.267 | 0.517 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1903 | BRO | NL | 4 | 11 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0.182 | 0.0 |
| 1904 | BRO | NL | 1 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.250 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 5 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 1 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1903 | BRO | P | 4 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 0 |
| 1904 | BRO | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 5 |