Erv Brame
Born: 10/12/1901 in Big Rock, TN, USA
Died: 11/22/1949 in Hopkinsville, KY, USA
MLB Debut: 1928-04-14 | Final Game: 1932-09-23
Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 190 lbs
Full name: Ervin Beckham Brame
Biography
Erv Brame was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1928 to 1932. Born in 1901, Brame became known for his solid contributions on the mound during an era characterized by the transition from the deadball period to the more offensive-driven styles of the 1930s. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 52 wins and 37 losses, showcasing his ability to effectively navigate the challenges of a highly competitive league.
Brame finished his career with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.76 and recorded a total of 188 strikeouts, emphasizing his capacity to miss bats and contribute to his team's efforts in securing victories. He also registered one save, illustrating his versatility as a pitcher. While his career may not have placed him among the most celebrated players of his time, Brame's consistent performance on the mound remains a testament to the skill and determination of pitchers in the early 20th century.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52 | 37 | 142 | 92 | 62 | 3 | 1 | 791.7 | 946 | 419 | 63 | 232 | 188 | 4.76 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1928 | PIT | NL | 7 | 4 | 24 | 11 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 95.7 | 110 | 54 | 44 | 22 | 5.08 | -1276.8 |
| 1929 | PIT | NL | 16 | 11 | 37 | 28 | 19 | 1 | 0 | 229.7 | 250 | 116 | 71 | 68 | 4.55 | 95.9 |
| 1930 | PIT | NL | 17 | 8 | 32 | 29 | 22 | 0 | 1 | 235.7 | 291 | 123 | 56 | 55 | 4.70 | -984.0 |
| 1931 | PIT | NL | 9 | 13 | 26 | 21 | 15 | 2 | 0 | 179.7 | 211 | 84 | 45 | 33 | 4.21 | -1808.7 |
| 1932 | PIT | NL | 3 | 1 | 23 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 51.0 | 84 | 42 | 16 | 10 | 7.41 | -1184.4 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 218 | 396 | 43 | 121 | 21 | 2 | 8 | 75 | 0 | 10 | 32 | 0.306 | 0.326 | 0.429 | 0.755 | -38.5 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1928 | PIT | NL | 35 | 49 | 6 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 0.265 | -21.0 |
| 1929 | PIT | NL | 59 | 116 | 9 | 36 | 8 | 1 | 4 | 25 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 0.310 | 94.2 |
| 1930 | PIT | NL | 50 | 116 | 20 | 41 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.353 | 106.5 |
| 1931 | PIT | NL | 48 | 95 | 6 | 26 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 4 | 16 | 0.274 | -218.2 |
| 1932 | PIT | NL | 26 | 20 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.250 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 142 | 0 | 11 | 136 | 7 | 4 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1928 | PIT | P | 24 | 0 | 2 | 18 | 1 | 0 |
| 1929 | PIT | P | 37 | 0 | 7 | 36 | 3 | 0 |
| 1930 | PIT | P | 32 | 0 | 1 | 39 | 2 | 1 |
| 1931 | PIT | P | 26 | 0 | 1 | 34 | 1 | 2 |
| 1932 | PIT | P | 23 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 142 |