Tod Brynan
Born: 7/30/1863 in Philadelphia, PA, USA
Died: 5/10/1925 in Philadelphia, PA, USA
MLB Debut: 1888-06-22 | Final Game: 1891-05-26
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 155 lbs
Full name: Charles Ruley Brynan
Biography
Tod Brynan was a professional baseball pitcher who played in the late 19th century, a period marked by the transition from the deadball era to a more offense-driven game. Born in 1863, Brynan’s career spanned from 1888 to 1891, during which he made his mark in the burgeoning world of Major League Baseball. With a record of 2-2, Brynan's time on the mound showcased his determination and resilience in an era when the sport was rapidly evolving.
Throughout his career, Brynan posted an earned run average (ERA) of 8.31 and recorded 11 strikeouts. While he did not achieve notable success in terms of saves, his contributions during a formative time in baseball history were significant. As the sport began to attract larger crowds and the rules continued to develop, pitchers like Brynan played a crucial role in shaping the strategies and expectations of future generations in the game. His legacy is a reminder of the early days of baseball, where every player contributed to the foundation of what the sport would eventually become.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 26.0 | 33 | 24 | 2 | 10 | 11 | 8.31 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1888 | CHC | NL | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 25.0 | 29 | 18 | 7 | 11 | 6.48 | - |
| 1891 | BSN | NL | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 54.00 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 11 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.182 | 0.182 | 0.364 | 0.545 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1888 | CHC | NL | 3 | 11 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.182 | 0.0 |
| 1891 | BSN | NL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| P | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1888 | CHN | P | 3 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 1888 | CHN | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1891 | BSN | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 4 |
| Left Field | 1 |