King Brockett
Born: 7/23/1880 in Brownsville, IL, USA
Died: 9/19/1960 in Eldorado, IL, USA
MLB Debut: 1907-04-13 | Final Game: 1911-07-26
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 168 lbs
Full name: Lewis Albert Brockett
Biography
King Brockett was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1907 to 1911. Born in 1880, Brockett made his mark in the early 20th century, a period characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offense-oriented game. Over the course of his career, he compiled a win-loss record of 13-14 and maintained an earned run average (ERA) of 3.43, showcasing his ability to keep runs to a minimum in an era where scoring was often scarce.
Brockett's pitching style was marked by his effectiveness in controlling the game, as evidenced by his 108 strikeouts and one save throughout his time on the mound. While he may not have been a household name, his contributions to his teams during the early years of professional baseball reflected the growing competitive nature of the sport. Despite finishing his career with modest stats, Brockett's role as a pitcher in this formative period of baseball history highlights the evolution of the game and the challenges faced by players of his era.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | 14 | 50 | 30 | 13 | 3 | 1 | 291.7 | 279 | 111 | 7 | 124 | 108 | 3.43 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1907 | NYY | AL | 1 | 2 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 46.3 | 58 | 32 | 26 | 13 | 6.22 | - |
| 1909 | NYY | AL | 10 | 8 | 26 | 18 | 10 | 3 | 1 | 170.0 | 148 | 40 | 59 | 70 | 2.12 | - |
| 1911 | NYY | AL | 2 | 4 | 16 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 75.3 | 73 | 39 | 39 | 25 | 4.66 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 54 | 121 | 16 | 33 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 2 | 5 | 9 | 0.273 | 0.307 | 0.289 | 0.596 | -40.3 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1907 | NYY | AL | 10 | 22 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0.182 | 0.0 |
| 1909 | NYY | AL | 26 | 60 | 6 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 0.283 | -40.3 |
| 1911 | NYY | AL | 18 | 39 | 5 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0.308 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3B | 2 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| OF | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| P | 50 | 22 | 13 | 106 | 11 | 6 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1907 | NYA | P | 8 | 4 | 1 | 10 | 3 | 1 |
| 1907 | NYA | OF | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1909 | NYA | P | 26 | 18 | 10 | 71 | 6 | 4 |
| 1911 | NYA | P | 16 | 0 | 2 | 25 | 2 | 1 |
| 1911 | NYA | 3B | 2 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 50 |
| Third Base | 2 |
| Left Field | 1 |
| Right Field | 1 |