George Branigan
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records
George Branigan was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball for the Cleveland Elites and the Cleveland Hornets. Across 17 career appearances, he went 4-7 with a 6.54 ERA and 38 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
- — / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'9" / 152 lb
- Died
- 7/8/1966 in Cleveland, OH, USA
Full name: Planter George Branigan
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1926 | CEL | NNL | 2 | 1 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 44.2 | 55 | 33 | 16 | 21 | 6.65 | 4.11 (-62%) | -91.3 |
| 1927 | CHT | NNL | 2 | 6 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 39.1 | 51 | 28 | 16 | 17 | 6.41 | 4.08 (-57%) | -249.2 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 4 | 7 | 17 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 84.0 | 106 | 61 | 32 | 38 | 6.54 | — | -340 | ||
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.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | 36 | 7 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .333 | .351 | .556 | .907 | 0 |
Career AVG .333 vs. league average .281 across their career seasons — +18.7% above league average.
Career OBP .351 vs. league average .345 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .556 vs. league average .391 across their career seasons — +42.0% above league average.
Career OPS .907 vs. league average .736 across their career seasons — +23.2% above league average.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1926 | CEL | NNL | 8 | 18 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .222 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1927 | CHT | NNL | 9 | 18 | 4 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .444 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 17 | 36 | 7 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .333 | — | — | — | — | 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.
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 17 |
George Branigan: the record in brief
The season rows for George Branigan begin in 1926. The team column moves through the Cleveland Elites (1926) and the Cleveland Hornets (1927). The bio lists Branigan's primary position as pitcher. Height and weight on file: 5'9" and 152 pounds. Branigan was born on August 21, 1905, in Corona, AL, USA. Branigan died on July 8, 1966, in Cleveland, OH, USA. On the record, George Branigan was born Planter George Branigan.
Branigan's career pitching line is 4 wins, 7 losses and a 6.54 ERA over 17 appearances. The totals include 38 strikeouts. The league ERA over Branigan's seasons was 4.09, so the 6.54 figure ran 59.7% worse than average. 1927 was Branigan's sharpest full season, a 6.41 ERA against the league's 4.08.
Branigan appears at one position only: pitcher, in 17 games. On the mound, Branigan's fielding totals are 5 putouts, 31 assists and 2 errors.
Frequently Asked Questions about George Branigan
- Was George Branigan a pitcher?
- Yes. George Branigan pitched in the major leagues, recording 4 wins and 38 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did George Branigan hit?
- George Branigan hit 2 career home runs with 12 hits.
- What teams did George Branigan play for?
- George Branigan played for 2 teams: the Cleveland Elites (1926) and the Cleveland Hornets (1927).
- What were George Branigan's career stats?
- In 17 games, George Branigan went 4-7 with a 6.54 ERA, 38 strikeouts, and 84.0 innings pitched.
- What position did George Branigan play?
- George Branigan played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was George Branigan and how much did he weigh?
- George Branigan was listed at 5 feet 9 inches and 152 pounds.
- What was George Branigan's career ERA?
- George Branigan finished with a 6.54 career ERA, going 4-7 with 38 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did George Branigan have?
- George Branigan recorded 38 career strikeouts.
- Is George Branigan in the Hall of Fame?
- No. George Branigan has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.