Jim Brady
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1956)
Jim Brady was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball in 1956 for the Detroit Tigers. Across 6 career appearances, he went 0-0 with a 28.42 ERA and 3 strikeouts.
- 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 / L
- Height / Weight
- 6'2" / 185 lb
- Died
- 8/18/2024 in Jacksonville, FL, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1956-05-12
- Last Game
- 1956-08-02
Full name: James Joseph Brady
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | DET | AL | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.3 | 15 | 20 | 11 | 3 | 28.42 | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.1 | 15 | 20 | 11 | 3 | 28.42 | — | 0 | ||
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | DET | AL | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
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 (12 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Away | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 5 | 5.2 | 13 | 15 | 7 | 3 | 23.82 |
| Away | 1 | 0.2 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 67.50 |
Last 6 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1956-08-02 | DET | BOS | — | 0.1 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 1956-06-17 | DET | BOS | — | 1.1 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| 1956-06-10 | DET | MIN | — | 0.2 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| 1956-05-23 | DET | NYY | — | 2.0 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 1956-05-19 | DET | BAL | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1956-05-12 | DET | CHW | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 6 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Jim Brady
- Was Jim Brady a pitcher?
- Yes. Jim Brady pitched in the major leagues, recording 0 wins and 3 strikeouts.
- What was Jim Brady's career ERA?
- Jim Brady finished with a 28.42 career ERA, going 0-0 with 3 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Jim Brady have?
- Jim Brady recorded 3 career strikeouts.
- Is Jim Brady in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Jim Brady has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
- What teams did Jim Brady play for?
- Jim Brady played for the Detroit Tigers.