Al Brazle
Born: 10/19/1913 in Loyal, OK, USA
Died: 10/24/1973 in Grand Junction, CO, USA
MLB Debut: 1943-07-25 | Final Game: 1954-09-24
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 185 lbs
Full name: Alpha Eugene Brazle
Biography
Al Brazle was a prominent pitcher in Major League Baseball who played from 1943 to 1954. Born in 1913, he made a significant impact on the game during the post-World War II era, a time characterized by the return of many veterans and the evolving landscape of baseball. Over the course of his career, Brazle compiled a solid win-loss record of 97-64 and maintained an earned run average (ERA) of 3.31, showcasing his effectiveness on the mound. He recorded 554 strikeouts and secured 60 saves, reflecting his ability not only to start games but also to excel in relief situations.
Brazle was known for his competitive spirit and versatility, which allowed him to adapt to various roles within a pitching staff. His contributions were particularly valuable in an era when teams began to rely more on specialized roles for pitchers. Throughout his career, he played for several teams, leaving a lasting legacy that highlighted his skill and determination. Al Brazle remains a respected figure in baseball history, remembered for his achievements and the pivotal role he played during a transformative period in the sport.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 97 | 64 | 441 | 117 | 47 | 7 | 60 | 1376.7 | 1387 | 506 | 84 | 492 | 554 | 3.31 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1943 | STL | NL | 8 | 2 | 13 | 9 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 88.0 | 74 | 15 | 29 | 26 | 1.53 | - |
| 1946 | STL | NL | 11 | 10 | 37 | 15 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 153.3 | 152 | 56 | 55 | 58 | 3.29 | - |
| 1947 | STL | NL | 14 | 8 | 44 | 19 | 7 | 0 | 4 | 168.0 | 186 | 53 | 48 | 85 | 2.84 | - |
| 1948 | STL | NL | 10 | 6 | 42 | 23 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 156.3 | 171 | 66 | 50 | 55 | 3.80 | - |
| 1949 | STL | NL | 14 | 8 | 39 | 25 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 206.3 | 208 | 73 | 61 | 75 | 3.18 | - |
| 1950 | STL | NL | 11 | 9 | 46 | 12 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 164.7 | 188 | 75 | 80 | 47 | 4.10 | - |
| 1951 | STL | NL | 6 | 5 | 56 | 8 | 5 | 0 | 7 | 154.3 | 139 | 53 | 60 | 66 | 3.09 | - |
| 1952 | STL | NL | 12 | 5 | 46 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 16 | 109.3 | 75 | 33 | 42 | 55 | 2.72 | - |
| 1953 | STL | NL | 6 | 7 | 60 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 92.0 | 101 | 43 | 43 | 57 | 4.21 | - |
| 1954 | STL | NL | 5 | 4 | 58 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 84.3 | 93 | 39 | 24 | 30 | 4.16 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 445 | 453 | 37 | 80 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 31 | 0 | 2 | 40 | 0.177 | 0.180 | 0.192 | 0.372 | -2630.4 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1943 | STL | NL | 13 | 32 | 4 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.281 | 0.0 |
| 1946 | STL | NL | 37 | 52 | 5 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.212 | -332.6 |
| 1947 | STL | NL | 44 | 64 | 6 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0.219 | -387.9 |
| 1948 | STL | NL | 45 | 55 | 5 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 0.145 | -535.0 |
| 1949 | STL | NL | 39 | 82 | 7 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0.134 | -901.4 |
| 1950 | STL | NL | 47 | 61 | 6 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0.213 | -473.5 |
| 1951 | STL | NL | 56 | 46 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.109 | 0.0 |
| 1952 | STL | NL | 46 | 32 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.125 | 0.0 |
| 1953 | STL | NL | 60 | 15 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.333 | 0.0 |
| 1954 | STL | NL | 58 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1946 | WS | SLN | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 |
| 1943 | WS | SLN | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 |
Playoff Career Pitching
| W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 14.0 | 12 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 4.50 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1946 | WS | SLN | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6.7 | 7 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 5.40 |
| 1943 | WS | SLN | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7.3 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 3.68 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 441 | 0 | 43 | 284 | 13 | 11 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1943 | SLN | P | 13 | 0 | 3 | 20 | 0 | 1 |
| 1946 | SLN | P | 37 | 0 | 5 | 33 | 2 | 1 |
| 1947 | SLN | P | 44 | 0 | 4 | 47 | 1 | 1 |
| 1948 | SLN | P | 42 | 0 | 5 | 45 | 0 | 1 |
| 1949 | SLN | P | 39 | 0 | 4 | 39 | 2 | 1 |
| 1950 | SLN | P | 46 | 0 | 6 | 31 | 4 | 3 |
| 1951 | SLN | P | 56 | 0 | 4 | 19 | 2 | 1 |
| 1952 | SLN | P | 46 | 0 | 5 | 13 | 1 | 0 |
| 1953 | SLN | P | 60 | 0 | 3 | 24 | 0 | 0 |
| 1954 | SLN | P | 58 | 0 | 4 | 13 | 1 | 2 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 442 |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1952 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 36th | 3.0 | 336 | 0 |