Ernie Herbert
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1913-1915)
Ernie Herbert was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1913 to 1915 for the Cincinnati Reds and the St. Louis Terriers, a span of 3 seasons. Across 35 career appearances, he went 2-1 with a 3.35 ERA and 52 strikeouts.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'10" / 165 lb
- Died
- 1/13/1968 in Dallas, TX, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1913-07-27
- Last Game
- 1915-09-13
Full name: Earn Albert Herbert
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1913 | CIN | NL | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17.1 | 12 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 2.08 | 3.07 (+32%) | 6.1 |
| 1914 | SLF | FL | 1 | 1 | 18 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 50.1 | 56 | 21 | 27 | 24 | 3.75 | 2.93 (-28%) | -1188.3 |
| 1915 | SLF | FL | 1 | 0 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 48.0 | 48 | 18 | 18 | 23 | 3.38 | 2.90 (-17%) | -174.9 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 2 | 1 | 35 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 115.2 | 116 | 43 | 50 | 52 | 3.35 | — | -1,357 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
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 | .371 | .405 | .429 | .834 | 0 |
Career AVG .371 vs. league average .255 across their career seasons — +45.9% above league average.
Career OBP .405 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — +26.0% above league average.
Career SLG .429 vs. league average .338 across their career seasons — +26.7% above league average.
Career OPS .834 vs. league average .660 across their career seasons — +26.4% above league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1913 | CIN | NL | 6 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .250 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1914 | SLF | FL | 25 | 13 | 4 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .538 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1915 | SLF | FL | 13 | 18 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | .278 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 44 | 35 | 6 | 13 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | .371 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (80 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 25 | 20 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 3 | .300 |
| Away | 19 | 15 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 0 | .467 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 19 | 63.0 | 61 | 20 | 14 | 39 | 2.86 |
| Away | 17 | 53.2 | 55 | 21 | 34 | 17 | 3.52 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1915-09-13 | SLF | NEW | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1915-07-21 | SLF | BLF | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1915-07-19 | SLF | BLF | L | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1915-07-16 | SLF | CHF | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1915-07-04 | SLF | KCF | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1915-06-29 | SLF | BUF | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1915-06-06 | SLF | KCF | L | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1915-05-20 | SLF | BUF | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1915-05-10 | SLF | BUF | W | 5 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1915-05-01 | SLF | NEW | L | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1915-09-13 | SLF | NEW | — | 1.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1915-07-21 | SLF | BLF | — | 9.0 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| 1915-07-19 | SLF | BLF | — | 8.0 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| 1915-07-04 | SLF | KCF | — | 1.0 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1915-06-06 | SLF | KCF | — | 0.2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1915-05-20 | SLF | BUF | — | 4.2 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| 1915-05-10 | SLF | BUF | W | 14.0 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 4 | 0 |
| 1915-05-01 | SLF | NEW | — | 4.0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1915-04-29 | SLF | PTF | — | 2.2 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1915-04-25 | SLF | PTF | — | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 36 |
Ernie Herbert: the record in brief
Ernie Herbert played a first major league game on July 27, 1913 and a last one on September 13, 1915. By club, Herbert's seasons break down as the Cincinnati Reds (1913) and the St. Louis Terriers (1914 through 1915). At 165 pounds on a 5-foot-10 frame, Herbert is listed as a pitcher. Herbert batted and threw right-handed, per the bio block. Herbert was born on January 30, 1887, in Breckinridge, MO, USA. Herbert died on January 13, 1968, in Dallas, TX, USA. Herbert's full given name, per the bio, is Earn Albert Herbert.
Herbert's career pitching line is 2 wins, 1 loss and a 3.35 ERA over 35 appearances. Herbert had 52 strikeouts. Against a 2.95 league ERA for the same seasons, the 3.35 mark was 13.4% worse. Among the heaviest workloads, the lowest ERA was 3.38 in 1915, when the league's was 2.90.
Every defensive appearance on record for Herbert, 36 games, came at pitcher. On the mound, the fielding record shows 0 errors alongside 1 putouts and 16 assists.
Frequently Asked Questions about Ernie Herbert
- What years did Ernie Herbert play?
- Ernie Herbert played in Major League Baseball from 1913 to 1915.
- Was Ernie Herbert a pitcher?
- Yes. Ernie Herbert pitched in the major leagues, recording 2 wins and 52 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Ernie Herbert hit?
- Ernie Herbert hit 0 career home runs with 13 hits.
- What teams did Ernie Herbert play for?
- Ernie Herbert played for 2 teams: the Cincinnati Reds (1913) and the St. Louis Terriers (1914–1915).
- What were Ernie Herbert's career stats?
- In 35 games, Ernie Herbert went 2-1 with a 3.35 ERA, 52 strikeouts, 115.2 innings pitched, and 1 saves.
- What position did Ernie Herbert play?
- Ernie Herbert played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Ernie Herbert and how much did he weigh?
- Ernie Herbert was listed at 5 feet 10 inches and 165 pounds.
- What was Ernie Herbert's career ERA?
- Ernie Herbert finished with a 3.35 career ERA, going 2-1 with 52 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Ernie Herbert have?
- Ernie Herbert recorded 52 career strikeouts.
- Is Ernie Herbert in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Ernie Herbert has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.