Jim Brillheart

Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1922-1931)

Jim Brillheart was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1922 to 1931 for the Washington Senators, the Chicago Cubs, and the Boston Red Sox, a span of 10 seasons. Across 86 career appearances, he went 8-9 with a 4.19 ERA and 98 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

W–L 8–9
ERA 4.19
WHIP 1.58
SO 98
Pitcher PIV -2526.0
Position
Pitcher
Bats / Throws
R / L
Height / Weight
5'11" / 170 lb
Born
9/28/1903 in Dublin, VA, USA
Died
9/2/1972 in Radford, VA, USA
MLB Debut
1922-04-17
Last Game
1931-06-03

Full name: James Benson Brillheart

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Career Pitching Statistics

Jim Brillheart — Career Pitching Statistics
W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
8 9 86 23 7 0 1 286.0 314 133 10 137 98 4.19 -2526.0

Career ERA 4.19 vs. league average 4.10 across their career seasons — near league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Pitching Career Arc

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Jim Brillheart — Season-by-Season Pitching
Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
1922 WS1 AL 4 6 31 10 3 0 1 119.2 120 48 72 47 3.61 4.18 (+14%) -1680.1
1923 WS1 AL 0 1 12 0 0 0 0 18.0 27 14 12 8 7.00 4.03 (-74%) -450.5
1927 CHN NL 4 2 32 12 4 0 0 128.2 140 59 38 36 4.13 4.08 (-1%) 557.2
1931 BOS AL 0 0 11 1 0 0 0 19.2 27 12 15 7 5.49 4.10 (-34%) -952.6
Career · 4 seasons 8 9 86 23 7 0 1 286.0 314 133 137 98 4.19 — -2,526

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.

Career Batting Statistics

Jim Brillheart — Career Batting Statistics
G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
86 86 3 6 0 0 1 4 0 2 36 .070 .101 .105 .206 0

Career AVG .070 vs. league average .282 across their career seasons — 75.2% below league average.

Career OBP .101 vs. league average .343 across their career seasons — 70.6% below league average.

Career SLG .105 vs. league average .392 across their career seasons — 73.3% below league average.

Career OPS .206 vs. league average .736 across their career seasons — 72.0% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Career Arc

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Jim Brillheart — Season-by-Season Batting
Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
1922 WS1 AL 31 36 0 3 0 0 0 1 0 0 14 .083 — — — — 0.0
1923 WS1 AL 12 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 .000 — — — — 0.0
1927 CHN NL 32 44 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 2 19 .023 — — — — 0.0
1931 BOS AL 11 4 2 2 0 0 1 2 0 0 2 .500 — — — — 0.0
Career · 4 seasons 86 86 3 6 0 0 1 4 0 2 36 .070 — — — — 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

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Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).

Batting — Home / Away

Jim Brillheart — Batting — Home / Away
SplitGABRHHRRBIAVG
Home43451401.089
Away43412213.049

Pitching — Home / Away

Jim Brillheart — Pitching — Home / Away
SplitGIPHERBBSOERA
Home43156.21464861562.76
Away43129.01708478445.86

Last 10 Games — Batting

Jim Brillheart — Last 10 Games — Batting
DateTmOppResABRH2B3BHRRBIBBSO
1931-06-03 BOSCLEL 000000000
1931-05-31 BOSPHAL 000000000
1931-05-27 BOSMINL 111000000
1931-05-23 BOSPHAL 000000000
1931-05-03 BOSNYYL 100000001
1931-05-02 BOSMINL 000000000
1931-04-25 BOSNYYW 000000000
1931-04-24 BOSNYYL 000000000
1931-04-21 BOSMINL 100000001
1931-04-19 BOSMINL 000000000

Last 10 Games — Pitching

Jim Brillheart — Last 10 Games — Pitching
DateTmOppDecIPHRERBBSOHR
1931-06-03 BOSCLE — 0.1333100
1931-05-31 BOSPHA — 2.0000200
1931-05-27 BOSMIN — 2.2000120
1931-05-23 BOSPHA — 1.0100100
1931-05-03 BOSNYY — 3.1740100
1931-05-02 BOSMIN — 1.1533120
1931-04-25 BOSNYY — 0.1000000
1931-04-24 BOSNYY — 1.1100100
1931-04-21 BOSMIN — 3.0655202
1931-04-19 BOSMIN — 1.1300100

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Jim Brillheart — Career Fielding Totals by Position
Position G GS PO A E DP
P 86 0 7 60 5 3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Jim Brillheart — Season-by-Season Fielding
Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1922 WS1 P 31 0 3 22 4 0
1923 WS1 P 12 0 2 6 1 0
1927 CHN P 32 0 1 25 0 3
1931 BOS P 11 0 1 7 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Diamond

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Jim Brillheart — Career Games by Position
Position Games
Pitcher 86

College History

Jim Brillheart — College History
School Name City State Years Attended
Roanoke College Salem VA 1920

Jim Brillheart: the record in brief

The profile opens with Jim Brillheart's first major league game on April 17, 1922; the last one listed came on June 3, 1931. Brillheart played for the Washington Senators (1922 to 1923), the Chicago Cubs (1927), and the Boston Red Sox (1931). Brillheart, born on September 28, 1903, in Dublin, VA, USA, is listed as a pitcher and hit right-handed while throwing left-handed. The bio gives 5-foot-11 and 170 pounds. Brillheart's death is recorded on September 2, 1972, in Radford, VA, USA. The given name on file is James Benson Brillheart.

Brillheart pitched in 86 games, starting 23, and finished with a 8-9 record and 4.19 ERA. Also on Brillheart's record: 98 strikeouts. Brillheart's 4.19 ERA was close to the 4.10 league figure for those seasons. Among the heaviest workloads, the lowest ERA was 3.61 in 1922, when the league's was 4.18.

Brillheart appears at one position only: pitcher, in 86 games. Fielding on the mound produced 7 putouts and 60 assists against 5 errors.

Frequently Asked Questions about Jim Brillheart

What years did Jim Brillheart play?
Jim Brillheart played in Major League Baseball from 1922 to 1931.
Was Jim Brillheart a pitcher?
Yes. Jim Brillheart pitched in the major leagues, recording 8 wins and 98 strikeouts.
How many home runs did Jim Brillheart hit?
Jim Brillheart hit 1 career home run with 6 hits.
What teams did Jim Brillheart play for?
Jim Brillheart played for 3 teams: the Washington Senators (1922–1923), the Chicago Cubs (1927), and the Boston Red Sox (1931).
What were Jim Brillheart's career stats?
In 86 games, Jim Brillheart went 8-9 with a 4.19 ERA, 98 strikeouts, 286.0 innings pitched, and 1 saves.
What position did Jim Brillheart play?
Jim Brillheart played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
How tall was Jim Brillheart and how much did he weigh?
Jim Brillheart was listed at 5 feet 11 inches and 170 pounds.
What was Jim Brillheart's career ERA?
Jim Brillheart finished with a 4.19 career ERA, going 8-9 with 98 strikeouts.
How many strikeouts did Jim Brillheart have?
Jim Brillheart recorded 98 career strikeouts.
Is Jim Brillheart in the Hall of Fame?
No. Jim Brillheart has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.