Pug Cavet
Encyclopedia
Tillar H. "Pug" Cavet was a Major League Baseball
pitcher who played three seasons for the Detroit Tigers
in 1911, 1914, and 1915. He also played 22 seasons in the minor leagues from 1908 to 1930, compiling a minor league record of 291-243.
, in December 1889. His father, Moses Cavet, was a Mississippi native and a farmer. At the time of the 1900 United States Census, Cavet was living with his parents, four older brothers, and an older sister on the family farm in the Justice Precinct of McLennan County, Texas
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of 2.98 in 226-1/3 innings. His best year was 1914 when he played in 31 games, pitched 151-1/3 innings and had an ERA of 2.44. He was among the American League
leaders in 1914 in both games finished (13) and hit batsmen (9).
On September 15, 1914, Cavet was the pitcher when Nap Lajoie
hit his 3,000th hit to become the third player to reach that mark. Honus Wagner
and Cap Anson
reached the mark before Lajoie. Cavet and the Tigers won the game 2-1.
from 1918 to 1923. He also had his best years at Indianapolis, compiling records of 28-16 in 1919 and 23-16 in 1921. He also had 20-win seasons for the Mobile Sea Gulls in 1913 (23-12) and the Nashville Volunteers in 1917 (21-13). In 22 minor league season, he compiled an overall record of 291-243.
While playing for Indianapolis, he became one of the few pitchers in professional baseball history to record a loss without throwing a pitch. Cavet appeared in relief in the bottom of the ninth inning of a tie game with two outs and a man on third base. The winning run scored when Cavet was called for a balk while winding up to throw his first pitch.
. His occupation was listed as professional baseball player.
Cavet died in 1966 at age 75 in San Luis Obispo, California
. He is buried at the San Luis Cemetery in San Luis Obispo, California
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Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball is the highest level of professional baseball in the United States and Canada, consisting of teams that play in the National League and the American League...
pitcher who played three seasons for the Detroit Tigers
Detroit Tigers
The Detroit Tigers are a Major League Baseball team located in Detroit, Michigan. One of the American League's eight charter franchises, the club was founded in Detroit in as part of the Western League. The Tigers have won four World Series championships and have won the American League pennant...
in 1911, 1914, and 1915. He also played 22 seasons in the minor leagues from 1908 to 1930, compiling a minor league record of 291-243.
Early years
Cavet was born in McGregor, TexasMcGregor, Texas
McGregor is a city in Coryell and McLennan Counties in the U.S. state of Texas. The population was 4,727 at the 2000 census.McGregor lies in two counties as well as two metropolitan areas...
, in December 1889. His father, Moses Cavet, was a Mississippi native and a farmer. At the time of the 1900 United States Census, Cavet was living with his parents, four older brothers, and an older sister on the family farm in the Justice Precinct of McLennan County, Texas
McLennan County, Texas
McLennan County is a county located on the Edwards Plateau in Central Texas. In 2000, its population was 213,517; in 2008 the U.S. Census Bureau estimated its population to be 230,213. Its seat is Waco. The county is named for Neil McLennan, an early settler....
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Major League Baseball
Cavet appeared in 49 games for the Detroit Tigers, 22 as a starter and 27 as a relief pitcher. He had a career record of 11-9 with eight complete games, one shutout, and an earned run averageEarned run average
In baseball statistics, earned run average is the mean of earned runs given up by a pitcher per nine innings pitched. It is determined by dividing the number of earned runs allowed by the number of innings pitched and multiplying by nine...
of 2.98 in 226-1/3 innings. His best year was 1914 when he played in 31 games, pitched 151-1/3 innings and had an ERA of 2.44. He was among the American League
American League
The American League of Professional Baseball Clubs, or simply the American League , is one of two leagues that make up Major League Baseball in the United States and Canada. It developed from the Western League, a minor league based in the Great Lakes states, which eventually aspired to major...
leaders in 1914 in both games finished (13) and hit batsmen (9).
On September 15, 1914, Cavet was the pitcher when Nap Lajoie
Nap Lajoie
Napoléon "Nap" Lajoie , also known as Larry Lajoie, was an American Major League Baseball second baseman. He was born in Woonsocket, Rhode Island...
hit his 3,000th hit to become the third player to reach that mark. Honus Wagner
Honus Wagner
-Louisville Colonels:Recognizing his talent, Barrow recommended Wagner to the Louisville Colonels. After some hesitation about his awkward figure, Wagner was signed by the Colonels, where he hit .338 in 61 games....
and Cap Anson
Cap Anson
Adrian Constantine Anson , nicknamed "Cap" and "Pop", was a National Association and Major League Baseball first baseman...
reached the mark before Lajoie. Cavet and the Tigers won the game 2-1.
Minor League Baseball
Cavet also played 22 seasons in the minor leagues from 1908 to 1930. His longest stay was six years with the Indianapolis IndiansIndianapolis Indians
The Indianapolis Indians are a minor league baseball team based in Indianapolis, Indiana. The team, which plays in the International League, is the Triple-A affiliate of the Pittsburgh Pirates major-league club. The Indians play at Victory Field, located in downtown Indianapolis...
from 1918 to 1923. He also had his best years at Indianapolis, compiling records of 28-16 in 1919 and 23-16 in 1921. He also had 20-win seasons for the Mobile Sea Gulls in 1913 (23-12) and the Nashville Volunteers in 1917 (21-13). In 22 minor league season, he compiled an overall record of 291-243.
While playing for Indianapolis, he became one of the few pitchers in professional baseball history to record a loss without throwing a pitch. Cavet appeared in relief in the bottom of the ninth inning of a tie game with two outs and a man on third base. The winning run scored when Cavet was called for a balk while winding up to throw his first pitch.
Family and later years
At the time of the 1920 United States Census, Cavet was living with his wife, May, in Tulia, TexasTulia, Texas
Tulia is a city in, and county seat of, Swisher County, Texas, United States. The population was 5,117 at the 2000 census; in the 2005 census estimate, it had fallen to 4,714. The city is at the junction of U.S. Route 87 and Texas State Highway 86, approximately two miles east Interstate 27...
. His occupation was listed as professional baseball player.
Cavet died in 1966 at age 75 in San Luis Obispo, California
San Luis Obispo, California
San Luis Obispo is a city in California, located roughly midway between San Francisco and Los Angeles on the Central Coast. Founded in 1772 by Spanish Fr. Junipero Serra, San Luis Obispo is one of California’s oldest communities...
. He is buried at the San Luis Cemetery in San Luis Obispo, California
San Luis Obispo, California
San Luis Obispo is a city in California, located roughly midway between San Francisco and Los Angeles on the Central Coast. Founded in 1772 by Spanish Fr. Junipero Serra, San Luis Obispo is one of California’s oldest communities...
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