Red Ames

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 record	183–167
Earned run average	2.63
Strikeouts	1,702
Teams
New York Giants (1903–1913) Cincinnati Reds (1913–1915) St. Louis Cardinals (1915–1919) Philadelphia Phillies (1919)
Career highlights and awards
World Series champion (1905)

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.