Irv Medlinger
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1949-1951)
Irv Medlinger was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1949 to 1951 for the St. Louis Browns, a span of 3 seasons. Across 9 career appearances, he went 0-0 with a 13.83 ERA and 9 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
- L / L
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 185 lb
- Died
- 9/3/1975 in Wheeling, IL, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1949-04-20
- Last Game
- 1951-09-28
Full name: Irving John Medlinger
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1949 | SLA | AL | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.0 | 11 | 12 | 3 | 4 | 27.00 | — | 0.0 |
| 1951 | SLA | AL | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9.2 | 10 | 9 | 12 | 5 | 8.38 | 4.04 (-107%) | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13.2 | 21 | 21 | 15 | 9 | 13.83 | — | 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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1949 | SLA | AL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1951 | SLA | AL | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | 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 (18 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Away | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 7 | 10.1 | 16 | 15 | 11 | 5 | 13.06 |
| Away | 2 | 3.1 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 13.50 |
Last 9 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1951-09-28 | SLA | CHW | — | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1951-05-05 | SLA | NYY | — | 2.0 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 1951-05-03 | SLA | NYY | — | 1.0 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1951-05-02 | SLA | MIN | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1951-04-22 | SLA | CLE | — | 3.0 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| 1951-04-17 | SLA | CHW | — | 0.2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 1949-05-01 | SLA | CHW | — | 2.0 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1949-04-23 | SLA | CHW | — | 0.1 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1949-04-20 | SLA | CLE | — | 1.2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 9 |
Irv Medlinger: the record in brief
Irv Medlinger played a first major league game on April 20, 1949 and a last one on September 28, 1951. All of the seasons listed were played for the St. Louis Browns. Medlinger is listed as a pitcher at 185 pounds on a 5-foot-11 frame. Medlinger threw and hit left-handed, per the bio block. The recorded birth is June 18, 1927, in Chicago, IL, USA. The bio records the death on September 3, 1975, in Wheeling, IL, USA. Medlinger's full given name, per the bio, is Irving John Medlinger.
Medlinger's career pitching line is 0 wins, 0 losses and a 13.83 ERA over 9 appearances. The totals include 9 strikeouts. Against a 4.08 league ERA for the same seasons, the 13.83 mark was 239.1% worse. In 1951, one of the busiest seasons, Medlinger posted a 8.38 ERA; the league figure that year was 4.04.
Retrosheet box scores cover 18 of Medlinger's games, and the full game log is linked from the splits section.
The position breakdown shows 9 games, all at pitcher.
Frequently Asked Questions about Irv Medlinger
- What years did Irv Medlinger play?
- Irv Medlinger played in Major League Baseball from 1949 to 1951.
- Was Irv Medlinger a pitcher?
- Yes. Irv Medlinger pitched in the major leagues, recording 0 wins and 9 strikeouts.
- What teams did Irv Medlinger play for?
- Irv Medlinger played for one team, the St. Louis Browns (1949, 1951).
- What were Irv Medlinger's career stats?
- In 9 games, Irv Medlinger went 0-0 with a 13.83 ERA, 9 strikeouts, and 13.2 innings pitched.
- What position did Irv Medlinger play?
- Irv Medlinger played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Irv Medlinger and how much did he weigh?
- Irv Medlinger was listed at 5 feet 11 inches and 185 pounds.
- What was Irv Medlinger's career ERA?
- Irv Medlinger finished with a 13.83 career ERA, going 0-0 with 9 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Irv Medlinger have?
- Irv Medlinger recorded 9 career strikeouts.
- Is Irv Medlinger in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Irv Medlinger has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.