Russ Bauers
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1936-1950)
Russ Bauers was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1936 to 1950 for the Pittsburgh Pirates, the Chicago Cubs, and the St. Louis Browns, a span of 15 seasons. Across 129 career appearances, he went 31-30 with a 3.53 ERA and 300 strikeouts. He also batted .242 with 0 home runs. His career Pitcher PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of pitching impact — is 6481.0.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- L / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'3" / 195 lb
- Died
- 1/21/1995 in Hines, IL, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1936-08-20
- Last Game
- 1950-05-06
Full name: Russell Lee Bauers
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1936 | PIT | NL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.1 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 33.75 | — | 0.0 |
| 1937 | PIT | NL | 13 | 6 | 34 | 19 | 11 | 2 | 1 | 187.2 | 174 | 60 | 80 | 118 | 2.88 | 4.34 (+34%) | 4453.1 |
| 1938 | PIT | NL | 13 | 14 | 40 | 34 | 12 | 2 | 3 | 243.0 | 207 | 83 | 99 | 117 | 3.07 | 4.35 (+29%) | 3496.8 |
| 1939 | PIT | NL | 2 | 4 | 15 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 53.2 | 46 | 20 | 25 | 12 | 3.35 | 4.28 (+22%) | -1019.1 |
| 1940 | PIT | NL | 0 | 2 | 15 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 30.2 | 42 | 26 | 18 | 11 | 7.63 | 4.21 (-81%) | -672.4 |
| 1941 | PIT | NL | 1 | 3 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 37.1 | 40 | 23 | 25 | 20 | 5.54 | 3.94 (-41%) | -144.0 |
| 1946 | CHN | NL | 2 | 1 | 15 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 43.1 | 45 | 17 | 19 | 22 | 3.53 | 3.59 (+2%) | 366.6 |
| 1950 | SLA | AL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4.50 | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 8 seasons | 31 | 30 | 129 | 71 | 27 | 4 | 6 | 599.0 | 562 | 235 | 271 | 300 | 3.53 | — | 6,481 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 129 | 207 | 13 | 50 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 8 | 41 | .242 | .270 | .280 | .550 | -729 |
Career AVG .242 vs. league average .270 across their career seasons — 10.5% below league average.
Career OBP .270 vs. league average .340 across their career seasons — 20.6% below league average.
Career SLG .280 vs. league average .388 across their career seasons — 27.9% below league average.
Career OPS .550 vs. league average .728 across their career seasons — 24.5% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1936 | PIT | NL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1937 | PIT | NL | 34 | 69 | 4 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 18 | .217 | .276 (-21%) | .342 (-27%) | .398 (-45%) | .740 (-37%) | -407.4 |
| 1938 | PIT | NL | 40 | 88 | 7 | 21 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 18 | .239 | .272 (-13%) | .341 (-23%) | .392 (-19%) | .734 (-21%) | -321.4 |
| 1939 | PIT | NL | 15 | 19 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .211 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1940 | PIT | NL | 15 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .286 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1941 | PIT | NL | 8 | 14 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .357 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1946 | CHN | NL | 15 | 10 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | .300 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1950 | SLA | AL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 8 seasons | 129 | 207 | 13 | 50 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 8 | 41 | .242 | — | — | — | — | -729 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (258 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 62 | 100 | 6 | 25 | 0 | 4 | .250 |
| Away | 67 | 108 | 7 | 25 | 0 | 9 | .231 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 62 | 299.1 | 279 | 114 | 127 | 153 | 3.43 |
| Away | 67 | 299.2 | 285 | 122 | 144 | 148 | 3.66 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950-05-06 | SLA | PHA | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1946-09-24 | CHC | PIT | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1946-09-14 | CHC | PHI | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1946-09-12 | CHC | PHI | W | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1946-09-10 | CHC | BSN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1946-09-05 | CHC | STL | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1946-09-02 | CHC | PIT | W | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1946-08-27 | CHC | NY1 | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1946-08-21 | CHC | PHI | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1946-08-16 | CHC | CIN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950-05-06 | SLA | PHA | — | 2.0 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1946-09-24 | CHC | PIT | — | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1946-09-14 | CHC | PHI | — | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1946-09-12 | CHC | PHI | W | 5.0 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1946-09-10 | CHC | BSN | — | 3.2 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1946-09-05 | CHC | STL | — | 1.1 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1946-09-02 | CHC | PIT | W | 9.0 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 0 |
| 1946-08-27 | CHC | NY1 | SV | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1946-08-21 | CHC | PHI | L | 9.0 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 1 |
| 1946-08-16 | CHC | CIN | — | 1.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 129 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Russ Bauers (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Russ Bauers: the record in brief
August 20, 1936 and May 6, 1950 bracket Russ Bauers's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. Bauers played for the Pittsburgh Pirates (1936 to 1941), the Chicago Cubs (1946), and the St. Louis Browns (1950). Bauers, a pitcher by primary position, hit left-handed while throwing right-handed. Bauers is listed at 6 feet, 3 inches and 195 pounds. Bauers was born on May 10, 1914, in Townsend, WI, USA. Bauers's death is recorded on January 21, 1995, in Hines, IL, USA. Russ Bauers was the playing name; the full given name is Russell Lee.
Bauers's career pitching line is 31 wins, 30 losses and a 3.53 ERA over 129 appearances. The totals include 300 strikeouts and 27 complete games. That 3.53 ERA compares with a 4.20 league average across the same seasons, 15.9% better. The best win total was 13, in 1937. Among the heaviest workloads, the lowest ERA was 2.88 in 1937, when the league's was 4.34.
Frequently Asked Questions about Russ Bauers
- What years did Russ Bauers play?
- Russ Bauers played in Major League Baseball from 1936 to 1950.
- Was Russ Bauers a pitcher?
- Yes. Russ Bauers pitched in the major leagues, recording 31 wins and 300 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Russ Bauers hit?
- Russ Bauers hit 0 career home runs with 50 hits.
- What teams did Russ Bauers play for?
- Russ Bauers played for 3 teams: the Pittsburgh Pirates (1936–1941), the Chicago Cubs (1946), and the St. Louis Browns (1950).
- What were Russ Bauers's career stats?
- In 129 games, Russ Bauers went 31-30 with a 3.53 ERA, 300 strikeouts, 599.0 innings pitched, and 6 saves. At the plate he had 50 hits and 0 home runs.
- What position did Russ Bauers play?
- Russ Bauers played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Russ Bauers and how much did he weigh?
- Russ Bauers was listed at 6 feet 3 inches and 195 pounds.
- What was Russ Bauers's career ERA?
- Russ Bauers finished with a 3.53 career ERA, going 31-30 with 300 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Russ Bauers have?
- Russ Bauers recorded 300 career strikeouts.
- Is Russ Bauers in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Russ Bauers has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.