Ernie Vick
Born: 7/2/1900 in Toledo, OH, USA
Died: 7/16/1980 in Ann Arbor, MI, USA
MLB Debut: 1922-06-29 | Final Game: 1926-09-25
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 185 lbs
Full name: Henry Arthur Vick
Biography
Ernie Vick was a professional baseball player born in 1900, who played in Major League Baseball from 1922 to 1926. Primarily a position player, Vick's career spanned parts of five seasons, during which he appeared in 57 games. He recorded a total of 26 hits, achieving a batting average of .232. Although he did not hit any home runs, he contributed to his teams with 7 runs batted in. His playing style was reflective of the early 20th-century game, characterized by a focus on contact hitting and situational play rather than power.
Vick's career unfolded during a transitional period in baseball, as the sport was moving away from the deadball era towards more offensive play in the late 1920s. While he may not have left an indelible mark on the game in terms of statistics, his participation in the sport during this evolving time highlights the contributions of role players who supported the larger narratives of their teams. Vick's legacy serves as a reminder of the many athletes who shaped the early years of baseball, even if their individual achievements did not capture the spotlight.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 57 | 112 | 12 | 26 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 9 | 8 | 0.232 | 0.289 | 0.312 | 0.602 | -305.2 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1922 | STL | NL | 3 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.333 | 0.0 |
| 1924 | STL | NL | 16 | 23 | 2 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0.348 | 0.0 |
| 1925 | STL | NL | 14 | 32 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0.188 | 0.0 |
| 1926 | STL | NL | 24 | 51 | 6 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 0.196 | -305.2 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | 51 | 0 | 107 | 27 | 8 | 6 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1922 | SLN | C | 3 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1924 | SLN | C | 16 | 0 | 26 | 11 | 1 | 4 |
| 1925 | SLN | C | 9 | 0 | 34 | 5 | 3 | 0 |
| 1926 | SLN | C | 23 | 0 | 40 | 11 | 3 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 52 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Michigan | Ann Arbor | MI | 1921, 1922 |