Herbert Brett
Born: 5/23/1900 in Lawrenceville, VA, USA
Died: 11/25/1974 in St. Petersburg, FL, USA
MLB Debut: 1924-08-08 | Final Game: 1925-08-05
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 175 lbs
Full name: Herbert James Brett
Biography
Herbert Brett, born in 1900, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1924 to 1925. He played in an era characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-focused game, marked by the increasing popularity of home runs and the power hitters that defined the 1920s. Brett's contributions to the game, while brief, reflected the competitive spirit of the time as he took the mound during this transformative period in baseball history.
Throughout his short career, Brett compiled a record of 1-1, showcasing his potential as a reliable arm in the pitching rotation. He finished with an earned run average (ERA) of 3.97, indicating a commendable level of performance in an environment where scoring was becoming increasingly prevalent. Over the course of his tenure, he recorded a total of 7 strikeouts, demonstrating his capability to challenge batters effectively. Though he did not achieve the fame of some of his contemporaries, Brett's contributions to the teams he played for during the 1924 and 1925 seasons remain a testament to the dedication and skill found in the early days of professional baseball.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22.7 | 18 | 10 | 0 | 10 | 7 | 3.97 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1924 | CHC | NL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.3 | 6 | 3 | 7 | 1 | 5.06 | - |
| 1925 | CHC | NL | 1 | 1 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17.3 | 12 | 7 | 3 | 6 | 3.63 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1924 | CHC | NL | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1925 | CHC | NL | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 11 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1924 | CHN | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1925 | CHN | P | 10 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 11 |