Pol Perritt
Born: 8/30/1891 in Arcadia, LA, USA
Died: 10/15/1947 in Shreveport, LA, USA
MLB Debut: 1912-09-07 | Final Game: 1921-07-03
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 168 lbs
Full name: William Dayton Perritt
Biography
Pol Perritt was a professional baseball pitcher who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1912 to 1921. Born in 1891, Perritt played during a time when the game was evolving, transitioning from the deadball era into a period of heightened offensive production. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 92 wins and 78 losses, showcasing his effectiveness on the mound with a commendable earned run average (ERA) of 2.89. His pitching prowess was further highlighted by 543 strikeouts and 8 saves, underscoring his ability to both start games and provide crucial relief when needed.
Perritt's playing style was characterized by a blend of durability and skill, allowing him to compete at a high level over nearly a decade. His contributions to the teams he played for were significant, as he consistently demonstrated the ability to keep opposing hitters at bay. As baseball began to embrace new strategies and styles in the post-deadball era, Perritt's performance reflected the changing dynamics of the game, making him a notable figure in the history of pitching during the early 20th century.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 92 | 78 | 256 | 177 | 93 | 23 | 8 | 1469.7 | 1416 | 472 | 41 | 390 | 543 | 2.89 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1912 | STL | NL | 1 | 1 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 31.0 | 25 | 11 | 10 | 13 | 3.19 | - |
| 1913 | STL | NL | 6 | 14 | 36 | 21 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 175.0 | 205 | 102 | 64 | 64 | 5.25 | - |
| 1914 | STL | NL | 16 | 13 | 41 | 32 | 18 | 3 | 2 | 286.0 | 248 | 75 | 93 | 115 | 2.36 | - |
| 1915 | NY1 | NL | 12 | 18 | 35 | 30 | 16 | 4 | 0 | 220.0 | 226 | 65 | 59 | 91 | 2.66 | -17.6 |
| 1916 | NY1 | NL | 18 | 11 | 40 | 28 | 17 | 5 | 2 | 251.0 | 243 | 73 | 56 | 115 | 2.62 | -20.1 |
| 1917 | NY1 | NL | 17 | 7 | 35 | 26 | 14 | 5 | 1 | 215.0 | 186 | 45 | 45 | 72 | 1.88 | 1035.4 |
| 1918 | NY1 | NL | 18 | 13 | 35 | 31 | 19 | 6 | 0 | 233.0 | 212 | 71 | 38 | 60 | 2.74 | 1654.8 |
| 1919 | NY1 | NL | 1 | 1 | 11 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19.0 | 27 | 15 | 12 | 2 | 7.11 | -679.5 |
| 1920 | NY1 | NL | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15.0 | 9 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 1.80 | 115.9 |
| 1921 | DET | AL | 1 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13.0 | 18 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 4.85 | -148.7 |
| 1921 | NY1 | NL | 2 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11.7 | 17 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 3.86 | 371.7 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 257 | 477 | 27 | 72 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 21 | 2 | 10 | 152 | 0.151 | 0.168 | 0.180 | 0.349 | -3338.3 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1912 | STL | NL | 6 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0.222 | 0.0 |
| 1913 | STL | NL | 36 | 59 | 3 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 0.203 | -357.8 |
| 1914 | STL | NL | 41 | 92 | 4 | 13 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 30 | 0.141 | -723.5 |
| 1915 | NY1 | NL | 35 | 68 | 2 | 11 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 26 | 0.162 | -464.2 |
| 1916 | NY1 | NL | 40 | 83 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 30 | 0.084 | -801.1 |
| 1917 | NY1 | NL | 35 | 70 | 4 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 0.157 | -525.6 |
| 1918 | NY1 | NL | 36 | 80 | 6 | 14 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 19 | 0.175 | -466.2 |
| 1919 | NY1 | NL | 11 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1920 | NY1 | NL | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1921 | DET | AL | 4 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.400 | 0.0 |
| 1921 | NY1 | NL | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1917 | WS | NY1 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 |
Playoff Career Pitching
| W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 8.3 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2.16 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1917 | WS | NY1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 8.3 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2.16 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 256 | 0 | 62 | 349 | 30 | 9 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1912 | SLN | P | 6 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| 1913 | SLN | P | 36 | 0 | 10 | 46 | 3 | 1 |
| 1914 | SLN | P | 41 | 0 | 8 | 67 | 9 | 1 |
| 1915 | NY1 | P | 35 | 0 | 7 | 40 | 8 | 0 |
| 1916 | NY1 | P | 40 | 0 | 12 | 55 | 4 | 2 |
| 1917 | NY1 | P | 35 | 0 | 11 | 63 | 2 | 4 |
| 1918 | NY1 | P | 35 | 0 | 12 | 54 | 3 | 1 |
| 1919 | NY1 | P | 11 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| 1920 | NY1 | P | 8 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 1921 | DET | P | 4 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1921 | NY1 | P | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 256 |