Jim Brillheart
Born: 9/28/1903 in Dublin, VA, USA
Died: 9/2/1972 in Radford, VA, USA
MLB Debut: 1922-04-17 | Final Game: 1931-06-03
Bats: R | Throws: L | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 170 lbs
Full name: James Benson Brillheart
Biography
Jim Brillheart was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1922 until 1931. Born in 1903, Brillheart made his mark during a transitional period in the sport, as teams began to move away from the deadball era towards a more offensive style of play. Over the course of his career, he amassed a record of 8-9 with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.19, showcasing his abilities on the mound during a time when pitching was becoming increasingly competitive.
Brillheart struck out 98 batters and recorded one save, reflecting his potential as a reliable arm in the bullpen and a starter. His contributions to the game, while modest in terms of win-loss record, were indicative of the challenges faced by pitchers of his era, as they navigated the evolving landscape of Major League Baseball. Despite his relatively brief career, Jim Brillheart remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, representing the hard-fought battles and competitive spirit of the early 20th century.
Negro Leagues Career Statistics
Batting
| PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0 | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 |
Pitching
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | R | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 5.0 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.60 |
Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting
| Season | PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1945 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 |
Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Pitching
| Season | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | R | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1945 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 5.0 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.60 |
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 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1922 | WSN | AL | 4 | 6 | 31 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 119.7 | 120 | 48 | 72 | 47 | 3.61 | - |
| 1923 | WSN | AL | 0 | 1 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18.0 | 27 | 14 | 12 | 8 | 7.00 | - |
| 1927 | CHC | NL | 4 | 2 | 32 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 128.7 | 140 | 59 | 38 | 36 | 4.13 | - |
| 1931 | BOS | AL | 0 | 0 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19.7 | 27 | 12 | 15 | 7 | 5.49 | -932.6 |
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 | 0.070 | 0.101 | 0.105 | 0.206 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1922 | WSN | AL | 31 | 36 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 0.083 | 0.0 |
| 1923 | WSN | AL | 12 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1927 | CHC | NL | 32 | 44 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 19 | 0.023 | 0.0 |
| 1931 | BOS | AL | 11 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.500 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 86 | 0 | 7 | 60 | 5 | 3 |
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 | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 86 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roanoke College | Salem | VA | 1920 |