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{{Short description|American baseball player (1882–1936)}}
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{{Infobox baseball biography
|name=Red Ames
|name=Red Ames
|image=Red Ames, New York Giants, baseball card portrait LCCN2008676471.tif
|position=[[Pitcher]]
|position=[[Pitcher]]
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|bats=Switch
|image=Red Ames.jpg
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|bats=Both
|throws=Right
|throws=Right
|birth_date=August 2, 1882
|birth_date=August 2, 1882
|birth_place=[[Warren, Ohio]]
|birth_place=[[Warren, Ohio]], U.S.
|death_date={{death date and age|1936|10|8|1882|8|2}}
|death_date={{death date and age|1936|10|8|1882|8|2}}
|death_place=[[Warren, Ohio]]
|death_place=Warren, Ohio, U.S.
|debutleague = MLB
|debutleague = MLB
|debutdate= September 14
|debutdate=September 14
|debutyear= 1903
|debutyear=1903
|debutteam= New York Giants
|debutteam=New York Giants
|finalleague = MLB
|finalleague = MLB
|finaldate=September 15
|finaldate=September 15
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|statleague = MLB
|statleague = MLB
|stat1label=[[Win–loss record (pitching)|Win–loss record]]
|stat1label=[[Win–loss record (pitching)|Win–loss record]]
|stat1value=183-167
|stat1value=183–167
|stat2label=[[Earned run average]]
|stat2label=[[Earned run average]]
|stat2value=2.63
|stat2value=2.63
|stat3label=[[Strikeouts]]
|stat3label=[[Strikeouts]]
|stat3value=1702
|stat3value=1,702
|teams=
|teams=
* [[New York Giants (NL)|New York Giants]] (1903–1913)
* [[New York Giants (NL)|New York Giants]] (1903–1913)
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* [[Philadelphia Phillies]] (1919)
* [[Philadelphia Phillies]] (1919)
|highlights=
|highlights=
*2x [[World Series]] champion: {{wsy|1904}}, {{wsy|1905}}
* [[World Series]] champion ({{wsy|1905}})
*National League pennant: {{wsy|1911}}, {{wsy|1912}}
}}
}}
[[File:Ames, New York Giants (red), from the Domino Discs series (PX7), issued by Kinney Brothers MET DP869206.jpg|thumb|262x262px|Red Ames on Domino Discs series issued by Kinney Brothers]]

'''Leon Kessling "Red" Ames''' (August 2, 1882 – October 8, 1936) was an American [[pitcher]] in [[Major League Baseball]] for the [[New York Giants (NL)|New York Giants]], [[Cincinnati Reds]], [[St. Louis Cardinals]], and [[Philadelphia Phillies]].
'''Leon Kessling''' "'''Red'''" '''Ames''' (August 2, 1882 – October 8, 1936) was an American [[professional baseball]] [[pitcher]]. He played in [[Major League Baseball]] (MLB) from 1903 to 1919 for the [[New York Giants (NL)|New York Giants]], [[Cincinnati Reds]], [[St. Louis Cardinals]], and [[Philadelphia Phillies]]. Listed at {{convert|5|ft|10.5|in}} and {{convert|185|lb|kg}}, he threw right-handed and was a [[switch hitter]].


==Major league career==
==Major league career==
Born in [[Warren, Ohio]], Ames was a third or fourth starter for the New York Giants during their early period of dominance under [[John McGraw (baseball)|John McGraw]]. He made his debut on September 14, 1903, pitching an abbreviated five-inning [[no-hitter]] against the Cardinals, but was not in the rotation full-time until 1905, when his 22 [[win (baseball)|win]]s and 2.74 [[earned run average|ERA]] helped the Giants to their first twentieth-century world championship. This was by far his best season; although the Giants were perennial contenders during this time, injury and wildness kept him from becoming a star even though he was the Opening Day pitcher three years running. A career ERA of 2.63 ties him with [[Cy Young]].
Born in [[Warren, Ohio]], Ames was a third or fourth starter for the [[New York Giants (NL)|New York Giants]] during their early period of dominance under [[John McGraw]]. He made his debut on September 14, 1903, pitching an abbreviated five-inning [[no-hitter]] against the [[St. Louis Cardinals]] (the game was called due to darkness),<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/76616331/two-victories-for-new-york-nationals-on/ |title=Two Victories for New York Nationals, One a Shut-out |newspaper=[[The New York Sun]] |page=10 |date=September 15, 1903 |accessdate=April 27, 2021 |via=newspapers.com}}</ref> but was not in the rotation full-time until 1905, when his 22 [[win (baseball)|win]]s and 2.74 [[earned run average|ERA]] helped the Giants to their first twentieth-century world championship. This was by far his best season; although the Giants were perennial contenders during this time, injury and wildness kept him from becoming a star even though he was the [[Opening Day]] pitcher three years running. A career ERA of 2.63 ties him with [[Cy Young]].


He pitched in three [[World Series]] with the Giants (1905, 1911, 1912), but appeared almost entirely in relief in the fall classic, starting only once, the last game in 1911, which he lost decisively to the world champion [[Philadelphia Athletics]]. He was traded to the Reds in 1913, and never again approached his earlier success with the Giants.
He pitched in three [[World Series]] with the Giants (1905, 1911, 1912), but appeared almost entirely in relief in the fall classic, starting only once, the last game in 1911, which he lost decisively to the world champion [[Philadelphia Athletics]]. He was traded to the Reds in 1913, and never again approached his earlier success with the Giants.


Ames' greatest distinction was being one of the wildest pitchers in history with a curveball charitably described as "dramatic." Other of his notable accomplishments are leading the National League in saves with 6 in 1914 and 8 in 1916, and in strikeouts per 9 innings pitched in 1905 (6.78), 1906 (6.90) and 1907 (5.63).
Ames' greatest distinction was being one of the wildest pitchers in history with a curveball charitably described as "dramatic." Other of his notable accomplishments are leading the [[National League (baseball)|National League]] in [[Save (baseball)|save]]s with six in 1914 and eight in 1916, and in [[strikeouts per nine innings pitched]] in 1905 (6.78), 1906 (6.90) and 1907 (5.63).

On Opening Day, April 15, 1909, he held the [[Brooklyn Superbas]] hitless for nine innings, but as neither team had scored, [[extra innings]] were required. Ames allowed a hit in the 10th inning, then went on to allow three runs in the 13th inning, as the Giants lost, 3–0.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.retrosheet.org/boxesetc/1909/B04150NY11909.htm |title=Brooklyn Superbas 3, New York Giants 0 |website=[[Retrosheet]] |date=April 15, 1909 |accessdate=April 27, 2021}}</ref> Such efforts were originally recognized as no-hitters (as no hits were allowed through nine innings), but since 1991 are no longer recognized by Major League Baseball. This nonetheless remains the longest outing by a Giants starting pitcher on Opening Day.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://stathead.com/tiny/Y0kO4|title=Player Pitching Game Finder: In the Regular Season, since 1901, Playing for SFG, as Starter, In team's first 1 games, requiring Innings Pitched >= 10, sorted by greatest Innings Pitched.|website=Stathead Baseball|access-date=April 29, 2021}}</ref>


Ames, [[Lee Meadows]] and [[Bill Doak]] were involved in a car accident on April 16, 1919, when the car they were in crashed into a [[streetcar]] in St. Louis. Initial reports indicated that none were seriously injured.<ref> {{cite news |author=<!--Staff writer(s); no by-line.--> |title=LEE MEADOWS (left)... |url=https://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn83030214/1919-04-17/ed-1/seq-17/ |work= New York Tribune|date=April 17, 1919 |access-date=April 13, 2019 }} </ref>
On Opening Day, April 15, 1909, he achieved the feat of ''losing a no-hitter'' in a game in which he did not give up a hit until the 10th inning or a run until the 13th, but received credit for nine no-hit innings at a moment, but later this was negated because you must star and finish the game or another pitcher without allowing a hit.


==Later years==
==Later years==
After leaving the majors, he pitched in the [[minor league baseball|minors]] for three more years and managed briefly in the minors in 1923. His son, Red Ames Jr, played in the minor leagues for several years.
After leaving the majors, Ames pitched in the [[minor league baseball|minor leagues]] for three more years and managed briefly in the minors in 1923. His son, Leon Kessling "Red" Ames Jr., played for Ohio State in 1927 and then in the farm system of the [[Pittsburgh Pirates]] for several years.


==See also==
==See also==
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==External links==
==External links==
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Latest revision as of 14:48, 24 September 2024

Red Ames
Pitcher
Born: August 2, 1882
Warren, Ohio, U.S.
Died: October 8, 1936(1936-10-08) (aged 54)
Warren, Ohio, U.S.
Batted: Switch
Threw: Right
MLB debut
September 14, 1903, for the New York Giants
Last MLB appearance
September 15, 1919, for the Philadelphia Phillies
MLB statistics
Win–loss record183–167
Earned run average2.63
Strikeouts1,702
Stats at Baseball Reference Edit this at Wikidata
Teams
Career highlights and awards
Red Ames on Domino Discs series issued by Kinney Brothers

Leon Kessling "Red" Ames (August 2, 1882 – October 8, 1936) was an American professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1903 to 1919 for the New York Giants, Cincinnati Reds, St. Louis Cardinals, and Philadelphia Phillies. Listed at 5 feet 10.5 inches (1.791 m) and 185 pounds (84 kg), he threw right-handed and was a switch hitter.

Major league career

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Born in Warren, Ohio, Ames was a third or fourth starter for the New York Giants during their early period of dominance under John McGraw. He made his debut on September 14, 1903, pitching an abbreviated five-inning no-hitter against the St. Louis Cardinals (the game was called due to darkness),[1] but was not in the rotation full-time until 1905, when his 22 wins and 2.74 ERA helped the Giants to their first twentieth-century world championship. This was by far his best season; although the Giants were perennial contenders during this time, injury and wildness kept him from becoming a star even though he was the Opening Day pitcher three years running. A career ERA of 2.63 ties him with Cy Young.

He pitched in three World Series with the Giants (1905, 1911, 1912), but appeared almost entirely in relief in the fall classic, starting only once, the last game in 1911, which he lost decisively to the world champion Philadelphia Athletics. He was traded to the Reds in 1913, and never again approached his earlier success with the Giants.

Ames' greatest distinction was being one of the wildest pitchers in history with a curveball charitably described as "dramatic." Other of his notable accomplishments are leading the National League in saves with six in 1914 and eight in 1916, and in strikeouts per nine innings pitched in 1905 (6.78), 1906 (6.90) and 1907 (5.63).

On Opening Day, April 15, 1909, he held the Brooklyn Superbas hitless for nine innings, but as neither team had scored, extra innings were required. Ames allowed a hit in the 10th inning, then went on to allow three runs in the 13th inning, as the Giants lost, 3–0.[2] Such efforts were originally recognized as no-hitters (as no hits were allowed through nine innings), but since 1991 are no longer recognized by Major League Baseball. This nonetheless remains the longest outing by a Giants starting pitcher on Opening Day.[3]

Ames, Lee Meadows and Bill Doak were involved in a car accident on April 16, 1919, when the car they were in crashed into a streetcar in St. Louis. Initial reports indicated that none were seriously injured.[4]

Later years

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After leaving the majors, Ames pitched in the minor leagues for three more years and managed briefly in the minors in 1923. His son, Leon Kessling "Red" Ames Jr., played for Ohio State in 1927 and then in the farm system of the Pittsburgh Pirates for several years.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Two Victories for New York Nationals, One a Shut-out". The New York Sun. September 15, 1903. p. 10. Retrieved April 27, 2021 – via newspapers.com.
  2. ^ "Brooklyn Superbas 3, New York Giants 0". Retrosheet. April 15, 1909. Retrieved April 27, 2021.
  3. ^ "Player Pitching Game Finder: In the Regular Season, since 1901, Playing for SFG, as Starter, In team's first 1 games, requiring Innings Pitched >= 10, sorted by greatest Innings Pitched". Stathead Baseball. Retrieved April 29, 2021.
  4. ^ "LEE MEADOWS (left)..." New York Tribune. April 17, 1919. Retrieved April 13, 2019.
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