Ed Brandt
Born: 2/17/1905 in Spokane, WA, USA
Died: 11/2/1944 in Spokane, WA, USA
MLB Debut: 1928-04-15 | Final Game: 1938-09-29
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 190 lbs
Full name: Edward Arthur Brandt
Biography
Ed Brandt was a professional baseball pitcher who played from 1928 until 1938, leaving a notable mark in Major League Baseball during an era characterized by the transition from the deadball era to the more offensive-minded approach of the late 1930s. Born in 1905, Brandt's career spanned a decade, during which he appeared in numerous games, showcasing his skills on the mound for multiple teams. He finished his career with a record of 121 wins and 146 losses, accompanied by a 3.86 ERA that reflected his ability to navigate the challenges of hitting during that period.
Throughout his career, Brandt struck out 877 batters and recorded 17 saves, demonstrating his effectiveness as both a starter and a reliever. His pitching style combined finesse and power, making him a challenging opponent for hitters of his time. As a player who experienced the evolution of baseball tactics and strategies, Ed Brandt contributed to the rich tapestry of the sport's history, embodying the spirit of competition and resilience that defined the game during the late 1920s and 1930s.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 121 | 146 | 378 | 278 | 150 | 18 | 17 | 2268.3 | 2342 | 974 | 134 | 778 | 877 | 3.86 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1928 | BSN | NL | 9 | 21 | 38 | 31 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 225.3 | 234 | 127 | 109 | 84 | 5.07 | -5674.1 |
| 1929 | BSN | NL | 8 | 13 | 26 | 21 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 167.7 | 196 | 103 | 83 | 50 | 5.53 | -2585.0 |
| 1930 | BSN | NL | 4 | 11 | 41 | 13 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 147.3 | 168 | 82 | 59 | 65 | 5.01 | -1266.7 |
| 1931 | BSN | NL | 18 | 11 | 33 | 29 | 23 | 3 | 2 | 250.0 | 228 | 81 | 77 | 112 | 2.92 | 2381.2 |
| 1932 | BSN | NL | 16 | 16 | 35 | 31 | 19 | 2 | 1 | 254.0 | 271 | 112 | 57 | 79 | 3.97 | 3258.7 |
| 1933 | BSN | NL | 18 | 14 | 41 | 32 | 23 | 4 | 4 | 287.7 | 256 | 83 | 77 | 104 | 2.60 | 3403.8 |
| 1934 | BSN | NL | 16 | 14 | 40 | 28 | 20 | 3 | 5 | 255.0 | 249 | 100 | 83 | 106 | 3.53 | 2053.1 |
| 1935 | BSN | NL | 5 | 19 | 29 | 25 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 174.7 | 224 | 97 | 66 | 61 | 5.00 | -748.7 |
| 1936 | BRO | NL | 11 | 13 | 38 | 29 | 12 | 1 | 2 | 234.0 | 246 | 91 | 65 | 104 | 3.50 | 2979.8 |
| 1937 | PIT | NL | 11 | 10 | 33 | 25 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 176.3 | 177 | 61 | 67 | 74 | 3.11 | 365.6 |
| 1938 | PIT | NL | 5 | 4 | 24 | 14 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 96.3 | 93 | 37 | 35 | 38 | 3.46 | 1604.4 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 404 | 793 | 80 | 187 | 21 | 4 | 0 | 59 | 1 | 55 | 83 | 0.236 | 0.285 | 0.272 | 0.558 | -3313.3 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1928 | BSN | NL | 39 | 70 | 5 | 17 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 9 | 12 | 0.243 | -165.6 |
| 1929 | BSN | NL | 29 | 64 | 7 | 15 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 0.234 | -290.3 |
| 1930 | BSN | NL | 41 | 50 | 3 | 12 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 0.240 | -245.8 |
| 1931 | BSN | NL | 34 | 82 | 11 | 21 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 9 | 5 | 0.256 | -203.4 |
| 1932 | BSN | NL | 35 | 92 | 9 | 19 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 0.207 | -634.4 |
| 1933 | BSN | NL | 47 | 97 | 9 | 30 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 7 | 0.309 | -43.9 |
| 1934 | BSN | NL | 48 | 96 | 14 | 23 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 6 | 7 | 0.240 | -381.5 |
| 1935 | BSN | NL | 31 | 62 | 5 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0.210 | -438.9 |
| 1936 | BRO | NL | 43 | 84 | 7 | 16 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 9 | 8 | 0.190 | -547.3 |
| 1937 | PIT | NL | 33 | 59 | 5 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 10 | 0.169 | -362.1 |
| 1938 | PIT | NL | 24 | 37 | 5 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 0.297 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 378 | 0 | 78 | 512 | 14 | 19 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1928 | BSN | P | 38 | 0 | 3 | 61 | 0 | 3 |
| 1929 | BSN | P | 26 | 0 | 8 | 47 | 2 | 4 |
| 1930 | BSN | P | 41 | 0 | 6 | 35 | 0 | 2 |
| 1931 | BSN | P | 33 | 0 | 10 | 64 | 2 | 1 |
| 1932 | BSN | P | 35 | 0 | 8 | 63 | 1 | 1 |
| 1933 | BSN | P | 41 | 0 | 14 | 60 | 1 | 2 |
| 1934 | BSN | P | 40 | 0 | 12 | 39 | 2 | 0 |
| 1935 | BSN | P | 29 | 0 | 7 | 42 | 3 | 1 |
| 1936 | BRO | P | 38 | 0 | 4 | 40 | 1 | 3 |
| 1937 | PIT | P | 33 | 0 | 4 | 43 | 1 | 1 |
| 1938 | PIT | P | 24 | 0 | 2 | 18 | 1 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 378 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1931 | Baseball Magazine All-Star | P4 |
| 1931 | Baseball Magazine All-Star | P1 |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1931 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 10th | 15.0 | 80 | 0 |