Henry Thielman
Born: 10/3/1880 in St. Cloud, MN, USA
Died: 9/2/1942 in New York, NY, USA
MLB Debut: 1902-04-17 | Final Game: 1903-05-15
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 175 lbs
Full name: Henry Joseph Thielman
Biography
Henry Thielman was a professional baseball pitcher who played in the early 20th century, a time marked by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-oriented game. Born in 1880, Thielman’s career spanned from 1902 to 1903, during which he showcased his skills on the mound. He finished his career with a record of 9 wins and 19 losses, an ERA of 3.37, and tallied 64 strikeouts alongside 1 save.
Thielman was known for his competitive spirit and ability to navigate the challenges of a rapidly evolving league. His contributions to his teams during his brief career reflect the perseverance of players in an era where the game was still finding its identity. Though his time in the Major Leagues was short-lived, Thielman's legacy as a pitcher remains a part of baseball history, illustrating the early struggles and developments that shaped the sport.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 19 | 31 | 28 | 25 | 0 | 1 | 246.0 | 240 | 92 | 5 | 98 | 64 | 3.37 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1902 | CIN | NL | 9 | 15 | 25 | 23 | 22 | 0 | 1 | 211.0 | 201 | 76 | 78 | 49 | 3.24 | -2962.4 |
| 1902 | NY1 | NL | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.0 | 8 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 1.50 | 0.0 |
| 1903 | BRO | NL | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 29.0 | 31 | 15 | 14 | 10 | 4.66 | -1424.6 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43 | 123 | 9 | 18 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 12 | 30 | 0.146 | 0.222 | 0.211 | 0.434 | -684.6 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1902 | CIN | NL | 28 | 91 | 6 | 12 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 24 | 0.132 | -684.6 |
| 1902 | NY1 | NL | 6 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0.111 | -684.6 |
| 1903 | BRO | NL | 9 | 23 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 0.217 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 11 | 0 | 16 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| P | 31 | 0 | 11 | 67 | 7 | 3 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1902 | CIN | P | 25 | 0 | 8 | 53 | 6 | 2 |
| 1902 | CIN | OF | 3 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1902 | NY1 | P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| 1902 | NY1 | OF | 3 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1903 | BRO | P | 4 | 0 | 3 | 10 | 0 | 1 |
| 1903 | BRO | OF | 5 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 31 |
| Left Field | 3 |
| Center Field | 6 |
| Right Field | 1 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manhattan College | New York | NY | 1901 |