Gus Brittain

Born: 11/29/1909 in Wilmington, NC, USA

Died: 2/16/1974 in Wilmington, NC, USA

MLB Debut: 1937-07-22 | Final Game: 1937-09-15

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 192 lbs

Full name: August Schuster Brittain

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Biography

Gus Brittain, born in 1909, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned a brief period in the late 1930s. His time in Major League Baseball was concentrated in the 1937 season, during which he played for a total of three games. Brittain's contributions on the field were modest, as he finished his career with one hit in 6 at-bats, resulting in a batting average of .167. Although he did not hit any home runs or drive in any runs during his time in the league, his presence as a position player marked a unique chapter in the rich history of baseball. Playing during an era characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-minded game, Brittain's brief stint in Major League Baseball reflects the challenges many players faced in securing a lasting role in the sport. Despite the limited opportunities, his participation in the league places him among the ranks of those who aspired to contribute to America's pastime, showcasing the depth of talent that has come and gone throughout the sport's history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
3	6	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	3	0.167	0.167	0.167	0.333	0.0

Career AVG .167 vs. league average .277 across their career seasons — 39.7% below league average.

Career OBP .167 vs. league average .342 across their career seasons — 51.3% below league average.

Career SLG .167 vs. league average .398 across their career seasons — 58.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.333 vs. league average 0.741 across their career seasons — 55.0% below league average.

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
1937	CIN	NL	3	6	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	3	0.167	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
C	1	0	3	1	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1937	CIN	C	1	0	3	1	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Catcher	1