Ad Brennan, baseball player, 1910-1918

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

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

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

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 129
Center Field 1
Right Field 2