Jim Brenneman
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1965)
Jim Brenneman was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball in 1965 for the New York Yankees. Across 3 career appearances, he went 0-0 with a 18.00 ERA and 2 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 / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'2" / 180 lb
- Died
- 3/10/1994 in Pearl, MS, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1965-07-09
- Last Game
- 1965-07-23
Full name: James Leroy Brenneman
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | NYA | AL | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 18.00 | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 18.00 | — | 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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | NYA | AL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | 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.
Game Log & Splits
Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Away | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 1 | 0.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | — |
| Away | 2 | 2.0 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 13.50 |
Last 3 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1965-07-23 | NYY | CLE | — | 0.0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1965-07-17 | NYY | TEX | — | 0.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1965-07-09 | NYY | MIN | — | 2.0 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 3 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mesa State College | Grand Junction | CO | 1961 |
Jim Brenneman: the record in brief
The profile opens with Jim Brenneman's first major league game on July 9, 1965; the last one listed came on July 23, 1965. The team column never changes: it is the New York Yankees in 1965. Brenneman played primarily as a pitcher and batted and threw right-handed. Born on February 13, 1941, in San Diego, CA, USA, Brenneman was listed at 6-foot-2 and 180 pounds. The bio records the death on March 10, 1994, in Pearl, MS, USA. The bio lists the given name James Leroy.
Across 3 games (0 starts), Brenneman recorded 0 wins against 0 losses with a 18.00 ERA. The same table counts 2 strikeouts. Against a 3.50 league ERA for the same seasons, the 18.00 mark was 414.5% worse. Brenneman's only pitching season is 1965: 3 games, 2 strikeouts.
Before the majors, Brenneman played college baseball at Mesa State College (1961).
Every defensive appearance on record for Brenneman, 3 games, came at pitcher.
Frequently Asked Questions about Jim Brenneman
- Was Jim Brenneman a pitcher?
- Yes. Jim Brenneman pitched in the major leagues, recording 0 wins and 2 strikeouts.
- What teams did Jim Brenneman play for?
- Jim Brenneman played for one team, the New York Yankees (1965).
- What were Jim Brenneman's career stats?
- In 3 games, Jim Brenneman went 0-0 with a 18.00 ERA, 2 strikeouts, and 2.0 innings pitched.
- What position did Jim Brenneman play?
- Jim Brenneman played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Jim Brenneman and how much did he weigh?
- Jim Brenneman was listed at 6 feet 2 inches and 180 pounds.
- What was Jim Brenneman's career ERA?
- Jim Brenneman finished with a 18.00 career ERA, going 0-0 with 2 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Jim Brenneman have?
- Jim Brenneman recorded 2 career strikeouts.
- Is Jim Brenneman in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Jim Brenneman has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.