Art Herring
Born: 3/10/1906 in Altus, OK, USA
Died: 12/2/1995 in Marion, IN, USA
MLB Debut: 1929-09-12 | Final Game: 1947-06-15
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'7" | Weight: 168 lbs
Full name: Arthur L. Herring
Biography
Art Herring was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1929 to 1947. Born in 1906, Herring made his mark during a transitional period in Major League Baseball, moving from the tail end of the deadball era into a time characterized by evolving offensive strategies. Throughout his career, he compiled a record of 34 wins and 38 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.32. His ability to strike out batters was a notable aspect of his game, as he recorded a total of 243 strikeouts, alongside 13 saves, showcasing his versatility and effectiveness on the mound.
Herring's playing style was defined by his competitive spirit and adaptability, which allowed him to navigate the changing dynamics of the game during his time. While he may not have been considered a superstar, his contributions to the teams he played for were significant, reflecting the dedication and resilience of many pitchers of his era. As baseball evolved, Herring's career serves as a reminder of the many players who played vital roles in shaping the sport during a period of transformation. He retired in 1947, leaving behind a legacy that highlights the importance of perseverance and skill in the world of baseball.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34 | 38 | 199 | 56 | 25 | 3 | 13 | 697.7 | 754 | 335 | 41 | 284 | 243 | 4.32 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1929 | DET | AL | 2 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 32.0 | 38 | 17 | 19 | 15 | 4.78 | 302.8 |
| 1930 | DET | AL | 3 | 3 | 23 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 77.7 | 97 | 46 | 36 | 16 | 5.33 | -236.8 |
| 1931 | DET | AL | 7 | 13 | 35 | 16 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 165.0 | 186 | 79 | 67 | 64 | 4.31 | -891.9 |
| 1932 | DET | AL | 1 | 2 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 22.3 | 25 | 13 | 15 | 12 | 5.24 | -605.4 |
| 1933 | DET | AL | 1 | 2 | 24 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 61.0 | 61 | 26 | 20 | 20 | 3.84 | -999.8 |
| 1934 | BRO | NL | 2 | 4 | 14 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 49.3 | 63 | 34 | 29 | 15 | 6.20 | -651.1 |
| 1939 | CHW | AL | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14.3 | 13 | 9 | 5 | 8 | 5.65 | - |
| 1944 | BRO | NL | 3 | 4 | 12 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 55.3 | 59 | 21 | 17 | 19 | 3.42 | -17.9 |
| 1945 | BRO | NL | 7 | 4 | 22 | 15 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 124.0 | 103 | 48 | 43 | 34 | 3.48 | -2146.2 |
| 1946 | BRO | NL | 7 | 2 | 35 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 86.0 | 91 | 32 | 29 | 34 | 3.35 | 1127.2 |
| 1947 | PIT | NL | 1 | 3 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 10.7 | 18 | 10 | 4 | 6 | 8.44 | -605.9 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200 | 208 | 29 | 31 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 1 | 15 | 27 | 0.149 | 0.210 | 0.197 | 0.407 | -327.5 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1929 | DET | AL | 4 | 14 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.214 | 0.0 |
| 1930 | DET | AL | 23 | 23 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0.130 | 0.0 |
| 1931 | DET | AL | 35 | 55 | 10 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 0.200 | -327.5 |
| 1932 | DET | AL | 12 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1933 | DET | AL | 24 | 13 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0.077 | 0.0 |
| 1934 | BRO | NL | 14 | 14 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 0.143 | 0.0 |
| 1939 | CHW | AL | 7 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1944 | BRO | NL | 12 | 15 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.200 | 0.0 |
| 1945 | BRO | NL | 23 | 42 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 0.095 | 0.0 |
| 1946 | BRO | NL | 35 | 22 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.182 | 0.0 |
| 1947 | PIT | NL | 11 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 199 | 0 | 33 | 153 | 6 | 17 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1929 | DET | P | 4 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| 1930 | DET | P | 23 | 0 | 4 | 14 | 0 | 1 |
| 1931 | DET | P | 35 | 0 | 9 | 39 | 3 | 6 |
| 1932 | DET | P | 12 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 1 |
| 1933 | DET | P | 24 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 2 |
| 1934 | BRO | P | 14 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 1 | 0 |
| 1939 | CHA | P | 7 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1944 | BRO | P | 12 | 0 | 3 | 11 | 0 | 1 |
| 1945 | BRO | P | 22 | 0 | 7 | 27 | 0 | 4 |
| 1946 | BRO | P | 35 | 0 | 5 | 25 | 2 | 2 |
| 1947 | PIT | P | 11 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 199 |