Ledell Titcomb
Born: 8/21/1866 in West Baldwin, ME, USA
Died: 6/8/1950 in Exeter, NH, USA
MLB Debut: 1886-05-05 | Final Game: 1890-10-15
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'6" | Weight: 157 lbs
Full name: Ledell N. Titcomb
Biography
Ledell Titcomb was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1866, who played during the late 19th century, an era characterized by a transition from the early days of baseball to a more organized and competitive sport. His career spanned from 1886 until his final game on October 15, 1890. Throughout his time in the majors, Titcomb demonstrated a solid performance on the mound, finishing with a career record of 30 wins and 29 losses. His earned run average (ERA) stood at 3.47, reflecting his ability to effectively manage opposing hitters during a period when pitching was evolving.
Titcomb was particularly known for his durability and competitiveness, striking out 283 batters over his career, a notable achievement in an era when pitchers faced a different set of challenges compared to today. Despite the lack of saves recorded in his statistics, his contributions to his teams were significant, helping to pave the way for future generations of pitchers. As a player who navigated through the formative years of professional baseball, Ledell Titcomb remains a part of the tapestry that shaped the sport's early history.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 | 29 | 63 | 62 | 61 | 5 | 0 | 528.7 | 486 | 204 | 16 | 239 | 283 | 3.47 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1886 | PHI | NL | 0 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 41.0 | 43 | 17 | 24 | 24 | 3.73 | -655.7 |
| 1887 | NY1 | NL | 4 | 3 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 72.0 | 68 | 31 | 37 | 34 | 3.88 | -521.5 |
| 1887 | PH4 | AA | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 24.0 | 31 | 18 | 19 | 16 | 6.75 | -414.9 |
| 1888 | NY1 | NL | 14 | 8 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 4 | 0 | 197.0 | 149 | 49 | 46 | 129 | 2.24 | 3253.7 |
| 1889 | NY1 | NL | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 26.0 | 27 | 19 | 16 | 7 | 6.58 | -727.0 |
| 1890 | RC2 | AA | 10 | 9 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 1 | 0 | 168.7 | 168 | 70 | 97 | 73 | 3.74 | -2648.5 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 64 | 224 | 12 | 22 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 13 | 6 | 7 | 45 | 0.098 | 0.126 | 0.112 | 0.237 | -1399.3 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1886 | PHI | NL | 5 | 16 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0.062 | 0.0 |
| 1887 | NY1 | NL | 9 | 29 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 0.069 | 0.0 |
| 1887 | PH4 | AA | 3 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1888 | NY1 | NL | 23 | 82 | 6 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 22 | 0.122 | -661.7 |
| 1889 | NY1 | NL | 3 | 12 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.083 | 0.0 |
| 1890 | RC2 | AA | 21 | 75 | 3 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0.107 | -737.6 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.500 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1888 | WS | NY1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.500 |
Playoff Career Pitching
| W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4.0 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 6.75 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1888 | WS | NY1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4.0 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 6.75 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3B | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| P | 63 | 0 | 7 | 71 | 17 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1886 | PHI | P | 5 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 2 | 0 |
| 1887 | NY1 | P | 9 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 1 | 1 |
| 1887 | PH4 | P | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1888 | NY1 | P | 23 | 0 | 1 | 24 | 8 | 0 |
| 1888 | NY1 | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1889 | NY1 | P | 3 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1890 | RC2 | P | 20 | 0 | 5 | 22 | 6 | 0 |
| 1890 | RC2 | 2B | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1890 | RC2 | 3B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 63 |
| Second Base | 1 |
| Third Base | 2 |