Ernie Nevers
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1926-1928)
Ernie Nevers was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1926 to 1928 for the St. Louis Browns, a span of 3 seasons. Across 44 career appearances, he went 6-12 with a 4.64 ERA and 39 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
- 6'0" / 205 lb
- Died
- 5/3/1976 in Greenbrae, CA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1926-04-26
- Last Game
- 1928-05-04
Full name: Ernest Alonzo Nevers
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1926 | SLA | AL | 2 | 4 | 11 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 74.2 | 82 | 37 | 24 | 16 | 4.46 | 4.11 (-9%) | -438.1 |
| 1927 | SLA | AL | 3 | 8 | 27 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 94.2 | 105 | 52 | 35 | 22 | 4.94 | 4.08 (-21%) | -1926.4 |
| 1928 | SLA | AL | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9.0 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 3.00 | 4.13 (+27%) | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 6 | 12 | 44 | 12 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 178.1 | 196 | 92 | 61 | 39 | 4.64 | — | -2,364 | ||
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45 | 60 | 2 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 18 | .200 | .200 | .233 | .433 | 0 |
Career AVG .200 vs. league average .281 across their career seasons — 28.8% below league average.
Career OBP .200 vs. league average .344 across their career seasons — 41.9% below league average.
Career SLG .233 vs. league average .393 across their career seasons — 40.6% below league average.
Career OPS .433 vs. league average .737 across their career seasons — 41.2% below 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1926 | SLA | AL | 12 | 27 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | .185 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1927 | SLA | AL | 27 | 32 | 2 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 9 | .219 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1928 | SLA | AL | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 45 | 60 | 2 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 18 | .200 | — | — | — | — | 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 (89 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 29 | 39 | 2 | 9 | 0 | 3 | .231 |
| Away | 16 | 21 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | .143 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 28 | 111.0 | 114 | 52 | 36 | 29 | 4.22 |
| Away | 16 | 65.1 | 82 | 38 | 25 | 11 | 5.23 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1928-05-04 | SLA | MIN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1928-04-28 | SLA | CHW | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1928-04-22 | SLA | CLE | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1928-04-19 | SLA | DET | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1928-04-16 | SLA | CHW | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1928-04-13 | SLA | DET | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1927-10-01 | SLA | CHW | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1927-09-21 | SLA | MIN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1927-09-09 | SLA | NYY | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1927-09-03 | SLA | DET | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1928-05-04 | SLA | MIN | — | 1.0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1928-04-28 | SLA | CHW | — | 0.1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1928-04-22 | SLA | CLE | — | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1928-04-19 | SLA | DET | — | 2.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1928-04-16 | SLA | CHW | — | 1.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1928-04-13 | SLA | DET | W | 3.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1927-10-01 | SLA | CHW | L | 5.0 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1927-09-21 | SLA | MIN | — | 0.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1927-09-09 | SLA | NYY | — | 3.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1927-09-03 | SLA | DET | W | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 44 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stanford University | Palo Alto | CA | 1924, 1925 |
Ernie Nevers: the record in brief
The profile opens with Ernie Nevers's first major league game on April 26, 1926; the last one listed came on May 4, 1928. Every season row on the page belongs to the St. Louis Browns, from 1926 through 1928. Born on June 11, 1902, in Willow River, MN, USA, Nevers is listed as a pitcher and threw and hit right-handed. Size on record: 6-foot-0 and 205 pounds. The bio records the death on May 3, 1976, in Greenbrae, CA, USA. The given name on file is Ernest Alonzo Nevers.
Across 44 games (12 starts), Nevers recorded 6 wins against 12 losses with a 4.64 ERA. Nevers had 39 strikeouts. The league ERA over Nevers's seasons was 4.11, so the 4.64 figure ran 13.1% worse than average. Among the heaviest workloads, the lowest ERA was 4.46 in 1926, when the league's was 4.11.
At the plate, Nevers went 12 for 60, a .200 average.
Nevers appears at one position only: pitcher, in 44 games. On the mound, Nevers's fielding totals are 14 putouts, 60 assists and 4 errors.
Frequently Asked Questions about Ernie Nevers
- What years did Ernie Nevers play?
- Ernie Nevers played in Major League Baseball from 1926 to 1928.
- Was Ernie Nevers a pitcher?
- Yes. Ernie Nevers pitched in the major leagues, recording 6 wins and 39 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Ernie Nevers hit?
- Ernie Nevers hit 0 career home runs with 12 hits.
- What teams did Ernie Nevers play for?
- Ernie Nevers played for one team, the St. Louis Browns (1926–1928).
- What were Ernie Nevers's career stats?
- In 44 games, Ernie Nevers went 6-12 with a 4.64 ERA, 39 strikeouts, 178.1 innings pitched, and 2 saves.
- What position did Ernie Nevers play?
- Ernie Nevers played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Ernie Nevers and how much did he weigh?
- Ernie Nevers was listed at 6 feet and 205 pounds.
- What was Ernie Nevers's career ERA?
- Ernie Nevers finished with a 4.64 career ERA, going 6-12 with 39 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Ernie Nevers have?
- Ernie Nevers recorded 39 career strikeouts.
- Is Ernie Nevers in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Ernie Nevers has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.