Boots Poffenberger
Born: 7/1/1915 in Williamsport, MD, USA
Died: 9/1/1999 in Williamsport, MD, USA
MLB Debut: 1937-06-11 | Final Game: 1939-05-21
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 178 lbs
Full name: Cletus Elwood Poffenberger
Biography
Boots Poffenberger, born in 1915, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1937 until 1939. He made his debut on June 11, 1937, and concluded his career on May 21, 1939. Poffenberger was known for his competitive spirit on the mound and showcased a solid skill set during his brief tenure in the league.
Over the course of his career, Poffenberger recorded a win-loss record of 16-12 and posted an earned run average (ERA) of 4.75. He accumulated 65 strikeouts and secured 4 saves, contributing to his teams during the late 1930s, a period characterized by a transition in baseball as it moved away from the deadball era towards a more offensive-minded game. While his time in the majors was relatively short, Poffenberger's impact as a pitcher remains part of the rich tapestry of baseball history.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | 12 | 57 | 32 | 13 | 1 | 4 | 267.3 | 301 | 141 | 17 | 149 | 65 | 4.75 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1937 | DET | AL | 10 | 5 | 29 | 16 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 137.3 | 147 | 71 | 79 | 35 | 4.65 | -2952.9 |
| 1938 | DET | AL | 6 | 7 | 25 | 15 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 125.0 | 147 | 67 | 66 | 28 | 4.82 | -2110.4 |
| 1939 | BRO | NL | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.0 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 5.40 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 57 | 96 | 5 | 19 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 18 | 0.198 | 0.214 | 0.229 | 0.443 | -310.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1937 | DET | AL | 29 | 51 | 5 | 11 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0.216 | -310.0 |
| 1938 | DET | AL | 25 | 44 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 0.182 | 0.0 |
| 1939 | BRO | NL | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 57 | 0 | 13 | 51 | 2 | 4 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1937 | DET | P | 29 | 0 | 8 | 32 | 1 | 3 |
| 1938 | DET | P | 25 | 0 | 5 | 17 | 1 | 1 |
| 1939 | BRO | P | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 57 |