King Brady
Born: 5/28/1881 in Elmer, NJ, USA
Died: 8/21/1947 in Albany, NY, USA
MLB Debut: 1905-09-21 | Final Game: 1912-04-13
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 190 lbs
Full name: James Ward Brady
Biography
King Brady, born in 1881, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1905 to 1912. He made his mark in a highly competitive era characterized by the evolving nature of the game, transitioning from the deadball era towards a more offense-driven style. Over the course of his career, Brady compiled a pitching record of 3-2, with an earned run average (ERA) of 3.08, showcasing his ability to maintain effectiveness on the mound during a time when scoring was often limited.
Brady's career featured a total of 20 strikeouts, highlighting his capacity to challenge hitters despite a relatively brief tenure in the major leagues. While he did not register any saves, his contributions on the field reflected the tenacity and skill required of pitchers during the early 20th century. Although not a household name, King Brady's role as a pitcher during this transformative period in baseball history contributes to the rich tapestry of the sport's past.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 2 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 49.7 | 64 | 17 | 0 | 10 | 20 | 3.08 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1905 | PHI | NL | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 13.0 | 19 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 3.46 | 97.3 |
| 1906 | PIT | NL | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 23.0 | 30 | 6 | 4 | 14 | 2.35 | 569.5 |
| 1907 | PIT | NL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 1908 | BOS | AL | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 9.0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 1912 | BSN | NL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.7 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 20.25 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 18 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.111 | 0.111 | 0.111 | 0.222 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1905 | PHI | NL | 2 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.200 | 0.0 |
| 1906 | PIT | NL | 3 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.100 | 0.0 |
| 1907 | PIT | NL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1908 | BOS | AL | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1912 | BSN | NL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 8 | 5 | 2 | 8 | 2 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1905 | PHI | P | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| 1906 | PIT | P | 3 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1907 | PIT | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1908 | BOS | P | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1912 | BSN | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 8 |