Rynie Wolters
Born: 3/17/1844 in Schantz, Groningen, Netherlands
Died: 1/3/1917 in Newark, NJ, USA
MLB Debut: 1871-05-18 | Final Game: 1873-04-28
Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 165 lbs
Full name: Reinder Albertus Wolters
Biography
Rynie Wolters was a professional baseball pitcher who played during the early years of the sport, a time characterized by the transition from the game's formative years into a more organized structure. Born in 1844, Wolters made his mark in Major League Baseball from his debut on May 18, 1871, until his final appearance on April 28, 1873. Over the course of his brief but notable career, he compiled a record of 19 wins and 23 losses, showcasing the challenges pitchers faced during this early era of the game.
Wolters finished his career with an earned run average (ERA) of 3.9 and recorded a total of 27 strikeouts. While he did not register any saves, his contributions on the mound were significant for a player of his time, when the game was still evolving and pitchers often had to adapt to rapidly changing rules and playing styles. Rynie Wolters' legacy lies in his participation during a pivotal era in baseball history, helping to lay the groundwork for future generations of pitchers.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 | 23 | 45 | 41 | 37 | 1 | 0 | 367.3 | 473 | 159 | 10 | 47 | 27 | 3.90 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1871 | NY2 | 16 | 16 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 1 | 0 | 283.0 | 345 | 108 | 39 | 22 | 3.43 | 456.8 | |
| 1872 | CL1 | 3 | 6 | 12 | 8 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 75.3 | 115 | 51 | 7 | 4 | 6.09 | -891.6 | |
| 1873 | ELI | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 9.0 | 13 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49 | 211 | 41 | 67 | 7 | 9 | 0 | 55 | 1 | 14 | 9 | 0.318 | 0.360 | 0.436 | 0.796 | 660.5 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1871 | NY2 | 32 | 138 | 33 | 51 | 6 | 9 | 0 | 44 | 1 | 10 | 8 | 0.370 | 829.1 | |
| 1872 | CL1 | 16 | 69 | 7 | 16 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0.232 | -168.7 | |
| 1873 | ELI | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| OF | 11 | 8 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| P | 45 | 40 | 12 | 50 | 17 | 2 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1871 | NY2 | P | 32 | 32 | 11 | 40 | 8 | 1 |
| 1871 | NY2 | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1872 | CL1 | P | 12 | 8 | 1 | 8 | 9 | 1 |
| 1872 | CL1 | OF | 11 | 8 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 1873 | ELI | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 45 |
| Third Base | 1 |
| Right Field | 11 |