Hank Behrman
Born: 6/27/1921 in Brooklyn, NY, USA
Died: 1/20/1987 in New York, NY, USA
MLB Debut: 1946-04-17 | Final Game: 1949-09-18
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 174 lbs
Full name: Henry Bernard Behrman
Biography
Hank Behrman was a professional baseball pitcher who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1946 to 1949. Born in 1921, Behrman played during a transitional period for the sport, shortly after World War II when the game was regaining its footing and fans were eager for the return of competitive play. Throughout his career, he showcased his skills on the mound, compiling a record of 24 wins and 17 losses. With an earned run average (ERA) of 4.4, he demonstrated his ability to manage games and contribute to his team's success.
Behrman was known for his versatility as a pitcher, accumulating 189 strikeouts and securing 19 saves over his career. His ability to close games and maintain leads reflected the evolving strategies of the time, as teams began to place greater emphasis on specialized relief pitching. Although his career was relatively brief, ending in 1949, Behrman left an impact on the teams he played for and is remembered for his contributions during a dynamic era in baseball history.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 | 17 | 174 | 27 | 5 | 2 | 19 | 429.7 | 427 | 210 | 31 | 228 | 189 | 4.40 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1946 | BRO | NL | 11 | 5 | 47 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 150.7 | 138 | 49 | 69 | 78 | 2.93 | 1694.6 |
| 1947 | BRO | NL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.7 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 9.82 | 0.0 |
| 1947 | BRO | NL | 5 | 3 | 38 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 88.3 | 94 | 52 | 44 | 31 | 5.30 | 0.0 |
| 1947 | PIT | NL | 0 | 2 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24.7 | 33 | 25 | 17 | 11 | 9.12 | -1978.8 |
| 1948 | BRO | NL | 5 | 4 | 34 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 91.0 | 95 | 41 | 42 | 42 | 4.05 | -228.9 |
| 1949 | NY1 | NL | 3 | 3 | 43 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 71.3 | 64 | 39 | 52 | 25 | 4.92 | -1431.1 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 174 | 115 | 4 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 50 | 0.122 | 0.158 | 0.130 | 0.289 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1946 | BRO | NL | 47 | 42 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 23 | 0.095 | 0.0 |
| 1947 | BRO | NL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1947 | BRO | NL | 38 | 26 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 0.231 | 0.0 |
| 1947 | PIT | NL | 10 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1948 | BRO | NL | 34 | 28 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 12 | 0.107 | 0.0 |
| 1949 | NY1 | NL | 43 | 13 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0.077 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1947 | WS | BRO | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Career Pitching
| W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 6.3 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 7.11 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1947 | WS | BRO | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 6.3 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 7.11 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 174 | 0 | 21 | 58 | 5 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1946 | BRO | P | 47 | 0 | 10 | 18 | 2 | 0 |
| 1947 | BRO | P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1947 | BRO | P | 38 | 0 | 1 | 12 | 1 | 0 |
| 1947 | PIT | P | 10 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 1948 | BRO | P | 34 | 0 | 3 | 15 | 0 | 1 |
| 1949 | NY1 | P | 43 | 0 | 6 | 11 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 174 |