Definition: Latham D. Warren (1883–1952) was an American professional baseball player who pitched in Major League Baseball (MLB) for two seasons in the early 20th century.
Overview: Warren had a brief Major League career, appearing for the Boston Doves in 1908 and the St. Louis Cardinals in 1909. Primarily a right-handed pitcher, he spent a more significant portion of his professional career in various minor league circuits before and after his MLB tenure. Born in Cambridge, Maryland, he also died in his hometown after his baseball career concluded.
Etymology/Origin: The name "Latham" is of English origin, derived from a placename meaning "at the barns." "Warren" is also an English surname, often derived from a Norman French personal name (e.g., Warin) or a placename referring to a "rabbit warren." Latham Warren was born on October 12, 1883, in Cambridge, Maryland, where he also passed away on May 25, 1952. His professional baseball career began in the minor leagues before he made his Major League debut.
Characteristics: As a professional baseball player, Latham Warren was a right-handed pitcher. In his limited Major League Baseball tenure, he appeared in 14 games across two seasons. For the Boston Doves in 1908, he played in 7 games, starting 5, and recorded 1 win against 2 losses. In 1909, with the St. Louis Cardinals, he appeared in 7 games, starting 4, and accumulated 4 losses without a win. Over his MLB career, he posted a 3.79 earned run average (ERA) and pitched 78.1 innings. His professional career extended beyond MLB into various minor leagues, where he continued to play for several years, demonstrating longevity at lower professional levels.
Related Topics:
- Major League Baseball (MLB): The highest level of professional baseball in the United States and Canada.
- Baseball Pitchers: Players whose primary role is to throw the baseball from the pitcher's mound to the catcher, attempting to strike out the batter.
- Dead-ball era: The period in baseball history, roughly from 1900 to 1919, characterized by low-scoring games and a focus on pitching and strategic play, during which Warren played.
- Boston Doves: The name of the Boston National League franchise from 1907-1910, which later became known as the Boston Braves.
- St. Louis Cardinals: A long-standing and prominent franchise in Major League Baseball, part of the National League.