Rube Ehrhardt
Born: 11/20/1894 in Beecher, IL, USA
Died: 4/27/1980 in Chicago, IL, USA
MLB Debut: 1924-07-18 | Final Game: 1929-10-05
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 190 lbs
Full name: Welton Claude Ehrhardt
Biography
Rube Ehrhardt, born in 1894, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1924 until his retirement on October 5, 1929. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 22 wins and 34 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.15. Ehrhardt was known for his ability to strike out batters, amassing a total of 128 strikeouts, and he contributed to his teams' performances with 10 saves, showcasing his versatility as a pitcher during a period when the game was evolving rapidly.
Ehrhardt's career unfolded during the late 1920s, a time characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offense-driven style of play. While he may not have been among the most dominant pitchers of his time, his contributions on the mound reflected the gritty determination and competitive spirit that defined many players of his era. His legacy is a testament to the hard work and dedication of pitchers who, while perhaps overshadowed by their contemporaries, played a crucial role in the fabric of baseball history.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | 34 | 193 | 40 | 22 | 3 | 10 | 587.3 | 633 | 271 | 26 | 200 | 128 | 4.15 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1924 | BRO | NL | 5 | 3 | 15 | 9 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 83.7 | 71 | 21 | 17 | 13 | 2.26 | -223.8 |
| 1925 | BRO | NL | 10 | 14 | 36 | 24 | 12 | 0 | 1 | 207.7 | 239 | 116 | 62 | 47 | 5.03 | 580.1 |
| 1926 | BRO | NL | 2 | 5 | 44 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 97.0 | 101 | 42 | 35 | 25 | 3.90 | -571.2 |
| 1927 | BRO | NL | 3 | 7 | 46 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 95.7 | 90 | 38 | 37 | 22 | 3.57 | -498.1 |
| 1928 | BRO | NL | 1 | 3 | 28 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 54.0 | 74 | 28 | 27 | 12 | 4.67 | -333.5 |
| 1929 | CIN | NL | 1 | 2 | 24 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 49.3 | 58 | 26 | 22 | 9 | 4.74 | -308.4 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 193 | 173 | 15 | 37 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 1 | 6 | 48 | 0.214 | 0.240 | 0.272 | 0.512 | -349.6 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1924 | BRO | NL | 15 | 29 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0.138 | 0.0 |
| 1925 | BRO | NL | 36 | 71 | 6 | 15 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 5 | 17 | 0.211 | -349.6 |
| 1926 | BRO | NL | 44 | 24 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 0.250 | 0.0 |
| 1927 | BRO | NL | 46 | 24 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0.250 | 0.0 |
| 1928 | BRO | NL | 28 | 14 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.286 | 0.0 |
| 1929 | CIN | NL | 24 | 11 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0.182 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 193 | 0 | 23 | 166 | 13 | 8 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1924 | BRO | P | 15 | 0 | 3 | 12 | 1 | 0 |
| 1925 | BRO | P | 36 | 0 | 13 | 67 | 4 | 4 |
| 1926 | BRO | P | 44 | 0 | 1 | 18 | 1 | 0 |
| 1927 | BRO | P | 46 | 0 | 5 | 36 | 3 | 1 |
| 1928 | BRO | P | 28 | 0 | 1 | 18 | 4 | 2 |
| 1929 | CIN | P | 24 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 193 |