Ad Brennan
Born: 7/18/1887 in La Harpe, KS, USA
Died: 1/7/1962 in Kansas City, MO, USA
MLB Debut: 1910-05-19 | Final Game: 1918-07-27
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 170 lbs
Full name: Addison Foster Brennan
Biography
Ad Brennan was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1910 to 1918. Born in 1887, he emerged during a transformative era in Major League Baseball, marked by the transition from the deadball era to a more dynamic style of play. Brennan established himself as a reliable presence on the mound, finishing his career with a record of 37-36 and an impressive earned run average (ERA) of 3.11. His ability to keep runs to a minimum contributed significantly to his teams' successes during his playing years.
Throughout his career, Brennan showcased his skill as a strikeout pitcher, accumulating a total of 283 strikeouts. Though he recorded only 3 saves, his overall performance reflected a dedication to the craft of pitching, characterized by precision and composure under pressure. Brennan's contributions to the game during the early 20th century helped pave the way for future generations of pitchers, as the sport began to evolve and embrace new strategies. His legacy remains a testament to the enduring qualities of determination and skill in the annals of baseball history.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37 | 36 | 129 | 77 | 40 | 5 | 3 | 677.0 | 694 | 234 | 21 | 194 | 283 | 3.11 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1910 | PHI | NL | 2 | 0 | 19 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 73.3 | 72 | 19 | 28 | 28 | 2.33 | -754.4 |
| 1911 | PHI | NL | 2 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 22.7 | 22 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 3.57 | -36.6 |
| 1912 | PHI | NL | 11 | 9 | 27 | 19 | 13 | 1 | 2 | 174.0 | 185 | 69 | 49 | 78 | 3.57 | 988.5 |
| 1913 | PHI | NL | 14 | 12 | 40 | 25 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 207.0 | 204 | 55 | 46 | 94 | 2.39 | 1893.3 |
| 1914 | CHF | FL | 5 | 5 | 16 | 11 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 85.7 | 84 | 34 | 21 | 31 | 3.57 | -1139.2 |
| 1915 | CHF | FL | 3 | 9 | 19 | 13 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 106.0 | 117 | 44 | 30 | 40 | 3.74 | -789.5 |
| 1918 | CLE | AL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.0 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 3.00 | 0.0 |
| 1918 | WSN | AL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.3 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 5.06 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 132 | 220 | 15 | 48 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 12 | 1 | 12 | 40 | 0.218 | 0.265 | 0.277 | 0.542 | -503.3 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1910 | PHI | NL | 21 | 25 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 0.280 | 0.0 |
| 1911 | PHI | NL | 5 | 9 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.222 | 0.0 |
| 1912 | PHI | NL | 27 | 59 | 8 | 15 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 9 | 0.254 | -6.5 |
| 1913 | PHI | NL | 40 | 67 | 3 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 12 | 0.164 | -496.8 |
| 1914 | CHF | FL | 16 | 32 | 2 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0.250 | 0.0 |
| 1915 | CHF | FL | 20 | 27 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 0.185 | 0.0 |
| 1918 | CLE | AL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1918 | WSN | AL | 2 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| P | 129 | 5 | 25 | 175 | 11 | 5 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1910 | PHI | P | 19 | 5 | 2 | 13 | 1 | 1 |
| 1910 | PHI | OF | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1911 | PHI | P | 5 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 0 |
| 1912 | PHI | P | 27 | 0 | 7 | 53 | 1 | 1 |
| 1913 | PHI | P | 40 | 0 | 12 | 53 | 4 | 1 |
| 1914 | CHF | P | 16 | 0 | 1 | 23 | 3 | 2 |
| 1915 | CHF | P | 19 | 0 | 2 | 23 | 1 | 0 |
| 1915 | CHF | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1918 | CLE | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1918 | WS1 | P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 129 |
| Center Field | 1 |
| Right Field | 2 |