Art Herman
Born: 5/11/1871 in Louisville, KY, USA
Died: 9/20/1955 in Los Angeles, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1896-06-29 | Final Game: 1897-05-20
Full name: Arthur Herman
Biography
Art Herman was a professional baseball pitcher who played in the late 19th century, a period marked by the transition from the deadball era to the more modern styles of play. Born in 1871, Herman's career spanned from 1896 to 1906, during which he showcased his skills primarily in the Major Leagues. Over his brief time in the league, he accumulated a record of 4-7, with an earned run average (ERA) of 5.37. He struck out a total of 17 batters, demonstrating his ability to miss bats, though he did not register any saves throughout his career.
Herman's tenure in baseball coincided with a time of significant change in the game, as new strategies and styles began to emerge. While his statistics may not reflect the dominant numbers seen from some of his contemporaries, his contributions to the teams he played for helped pave the way for future generations of pitchers. After concluding his Major League career on May 20, 1897, Herman remained a part of baseball history, remembered for his participation during an era that was foundational to the sport's evolution.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 7 | 17 | 14 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 112.3 | 145 | 67 | 5 | 41 | 17 | 5.37 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1896 | LS3 | NL | 4 | 6 | 14 | 12 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 94.3 | 122 | 59 | 36 | 13 | 5.63 | -1008.7 |
| 1897 | LS3 | NL | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 18.0 | 23 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 4.00 | -58.3 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | 42 | 4 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 11 | 0.167 | 0.222 | 0.190 | 0.413 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1896 | LS3 | NL | 14 | 36 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0.139 | 0.0 |
| 1897 | LS3 | NL | 3 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0.333 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 17 | 0 | 1 | 26 | 4 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1896 | LS3 | P | 14 | 0 | 1 | 20 | 4 | 1 |
| 1897 | LS3 | P | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 17 |