Marv Breuer
Born: 4/29/1914 in Rolla, MO, USA
Died: 1/17/1991 in Rolla, MO, USA
MLB Debut: 1939-05-04 | Final Game: 1943-09-28
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 185 lbs
Full name: Marvin Howard Breuer
Biography
Marv Breuer, born in 1914, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1939 until his final game on September 28, 1943. Known for his competitive spirit and durability on the mound, Breuer finished his career with a record of 25-26 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.03. He struck out 226 batters during his time in the major leagues and recorded three saves, showcasing his ability to contribute in high-pressure situations.
Breuer played during a tumultuous era in baseball, marked by the impacts of World War II, which saw many players enlist or be drafted into military service. This period presented challenges for teams and players alike, as rosters were often depleted. Despite this, Breuer managed to carve out a place for himself in the game, demonstrating the resilience and adaptability that defined many players of his generation. His contributions on the mound left a lasting impression, reflecting the spirit of a bygone era in baseball history.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 | 26 | 86 | 60 | 23 | 1 | 3 | 484.3 | 487 | 217 | 41 | 154 | 226 | 4.03 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1939 | NYY | AL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 9.00 | - |
| 1940 | NYY | AL | 8 | 9 | 27 | 22 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 164.0 | 175 | 83 | 61 | 71 | 4.55 | - |
| 1941 | NYY | AL | 9 | 7 | 26 | 18 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 141.0 | 131 | 64 | 49 | 77 | 4.09 | - |
| 1942 | NYY | AL | 8 | 9 | 27 | 19 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 164.3 | 157 | 56 | 37 | 72 | 3.07 | - |
| 1943 | NYY | AL | 0 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14.0 | 22 | 13 | 6 | 6 | 8.36 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 86 | 157 | 7 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 11 | 69 | 0.064 | 0.125 | 0.083 | 0.208 | -1312.8 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1939 | NYY | AL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1940 | NYY | AL | 27 | 54 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 24 | 0.037 | -697.8 |
| 1941 | NYY | AL | 26 | 46 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 21 | 0.087 | 0.0 |
| 1942 | NYY | AL | 27 | 54 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 24 | 0.056 | -615.0 |
| 1943 | NYY | AL | 5 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.333 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1942 | WS | NYA | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 1941 | WS | NYA | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 |
Playoff Career Pitching
| W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3.0 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.00 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1942 | WS | NYA | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| 1941 | WS | NYA | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3.0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.00 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 86 | 0 | 19 | 75 | 6 | 4 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1939 | NYA | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1940 | NYA | P | 27 | 0 | 5 | 26 | 1 | 2 |
| 1941 | NYA | P | 26 | 0 | 2 | 23 | 1 | 0 |
| 1942 | NYA | P | 27 | 0 | 12 | 22 | 4 | 2 |
| 1943 | NYA | P | 5 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 86 |