Statistics About The Most Errors In Mlb

In this post, we explore a comprehensive list of statistics surrounding errors in Major League Baseball history. From individual player records to team achievements, these numbers shed light on the sometimes overlooked aspect of errors in the game.

Statistic 1

"Players with the most errors in Major League Baseball history is Herman Long with 1096 errors."

Statistic 2

"The single-season record for most errors by a player is held by Billy Shindle with 122 errors."

Statistic 3

"John Morrill once committed 106 errors in one season (1883), the second-most of any individual player."

Statistic 4

"The most error-ridden teams in MLB history include the 1884 St. Louis Maroons (670 errors)"

Statistic 5

"The 1883 Philadelphia Phillies hold the single-season team record with 639 errors."

Statistic 6

"Cap Anson is the player with the fourth most errors of all time with 976."

Statistic 7

"Most errors by a team in one game is 24, held by the Philadelphia Quakers in 1883."

Statistic 8

"Deacon White leads third basemen in career errors with 531."

Statistic 9

"Fred Pfeffer holds the career record for most errors by a second baseman with 857."

Statistic 10

"Tim Donahue leads catchers in career errors with 343."

Statistic 11

"Tommy Corcoran is the all-time leader in errors by shortstops with 1071."

Statistic 12

"Among outfielders, Tommy McCarthy holds the record with 432 career errors."

Statistic 13

"The current active player with the most errors is Starlin Castro (157 errors)."

Statistic 14

"The 1899 Cleveland Spiders hold the record for the highest team error percentage in a single season (.074)."

Statistic 15

"The most errors by a catcher in a single season is held by Doc Bushong with 97 set in 1883."

Statistic 16

"George Hall, who played in the 1870s, holds the record for most errors by an outfielder in a single season with 125."

Statistic 17

"The modern era record for most errors in a season by a team is held by the 1930 Phillies (331 errors)."

Statistic 18

"The modern era record for most errors by a player in a season is held by Rabbit Maranville with 64 in 1914."

Statistic 19

"Rabbit Maranville also holds the career record for most errors by a shortstop with 711."

Statistic 20

"The 2018 Baltimore Orioles hold the record for the fewest errors in a season by a team (54 errors)."

In conclusion, the statistics presented reveal a detailed history of errors in Major League Baseball, highlighting both individual player and team performances throughout the years. From notable players like Herman Long and Cap Anson with the most errors in their careers to teams like the 1884 St. Louis Maroons and the 1883 Philadelphia Phillies with record-breaking error totals in a season, the data showcases the variability in error-prone performances. Additionally, specific positions like third basemen, second basemen, catchers, shortstops, and outfielders have their own error record holders, further emphasizing the diversity of error occurrence across different roles on the field. Noteworthy outliers such as the 1899 Cleveland Spiders and the 2018 Baltimore Orioles provide contrasting examples of team performances in terms of error percentages. These statistics collectively form a comprehensive picture of the historical landscape of errors in MLB, spanning across eras and highlighting the impact of errors on individual player legacies and team success.