Vern Curtis
Born: 5/24/1920 in Cairo, IL, USA
Died: 6/24/1992 in Cairo, IL, USA
MLB Debut: 1943-09-06 | Final Game: 1946-09-13
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 170 lbs
Full name: Vernon Eugene Curtis
Biography
Vern Curtis was a professional baseball player born in 1920, who played in the major leagues during a transitional period in the sport's history. His career spanned from 1943 to 1946, a time characterized by World War II's impact on baseball, with many star players serving in the military. Curtis appeared in 16 games as a position player, though he faced significant challenges in making a substantial impact on the field.
Throughout his brief career, Curtis recorded 0 hits, 0 home runs, and 0 RBIs, concluding his tenure with a batting average of 0.0. Despite the lack of offensive statistics, his presence in the major leagues during such a tumultuous era reflects the opportunities and challenges faced by players at the time. Vern Curtis remains a part of baseball history as a figure who contributed to the game's narrative during the 1940s, an era marked by the resilience and adaptability of the sport amidst widespread societal changes.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 1 | 16 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 30.0 | 30 | 19 | 1 | 19 | 10 | 5.70 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1943 | WSN | AL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.0 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 6.75 | - |
| 1944 | WSN | AL | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9.7 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2.79 | - |
| 1946 | WSN | AL | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16.3 | 19 | 13 | 10 | 7 | 7.16 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1943 | WSN | AL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1944 | WSN | AL | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1946 | WSN | AL | 11 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 16 | 0 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1943 | WS1 | P | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1944 | WS1 | P | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1946 | WS1 | P | 11 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 16 |