Ernie Herbert
Born: 1/30/1887 in Breckinridge, MO, USA
Died: 1/13/1968 in Dallas, TX, USA
MLB Debut: 1913-07-27 | Final Game: 1915-09-13
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 165 lbs
Full name: Earn Albert Herbert
Biography
Ernie Herbert was a professional baseball pitcher who played in the early 20th century, with a career spanning from 1913 to 1915. Born in 1887, Herbert made his mark in the game during a time when the sport was transitioning from the deadball era to a more offense-driven approach. Throughout his brief but notable career, he compiled a record of 2-1 with a 3.35 earned run average (ERA), showcasing his ability to keep opposing hitters at bay.
Herbert demonstrated his prowess on the mound with a total of 52 strikeouts and secured 1 save, reflecting his potential as a reliable reliever during his time. While his career was relatively short, Herbert contributed to the evolving landscape of baseball in the early 1900s, an era marked by significant changes in playing style and strategy. His statistics, though limited, highlight a player who was capable of making an impact during a formative period in the history of the sport.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | 35 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 115.7 | 116 | 43 | 3 | 50 | 52 | 3.35 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1913 | CIN | NL | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17.3 | 12 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 2.08 | 20.3 |
| 1914 | SLF | FL | 1 | 1 | 18 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 50.3 | 56 | 21 | 27 | 24 | 3.75 | -1196.6 |
| 1915 | SLF | FL | 1 | 0 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 48.0 | 48 | 18 | 18 | 23 | 3.38 | -160.9 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44 | 35 | 6 | 13 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.371 | 0.405 | 0.429 | 0.834 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1913 | CIN | NL | 6 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.250 | 0.0 |
| 1914 | SLF | FL | 25 | 13 | 4 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.538 | 0.0 |
| 1915 | SLF | FL | 13 | 18 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.278 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 35 | 0 | 1 | 16 | 0 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1913 | CIN | P | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1914 | SLF | P | 18 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 1915 | SLF | P | 11 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 36 |