Ernie White
Born: 9/5/1916 in Pacolet Mills, SC, USA
Died: 5/22/1974 in Augusta, GA, USA
MLB Debut: 1940-05-09 | Final Game: 1948-10-03
Bats: R | Throws: L | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 175 lbs
Full name: Ernest Daniel White
Biography
Ernie White was a notable pitcher who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1940 to 1948. Born in 1916, he played during a transformative period in the sport, which was characterized by the challenges of World War II and the gradual integration of baseball. White's career is highlighted by a solid record of 30 wins against 21 losses and an impressive earned run average (ERA) of 2.78, showcasing his effectiveness on the mound.
Throughout his career, White demonstrated his ability to strike out batters, finishing with a total of 244 strikeouts. In addition to his prowess as a starting pitcher, he also contributed to his teams with 6 saves, underscoring his versatility and reliability in tight situations. Ernie White's contributions to the game remain a testament to his skill and dedication, reflecting an era that laid the groundwork for the modern game we know today.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 | 21 | 108 | 57 | 24 | 5 | 6 | 489.3 | 425 | 151 | 28 | 188 | 244 | 2.78 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940 | STL | NL | 1 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21.7 | 29 | 10 | 14 | 15 | 4.15 | - |
| 1941 | STL | NL | 17 | 7 | 32 | 25 | 12 | 3 | 2 | 210.0 | 169 | 56 | 70 | 117 | 2.40 | - |
| 1942 | STL | NL | 7 | 5 | 26 | 19 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 128.3 | 113 | 36 | 41 | 67 | 2.52 | - |
| 1943 | STL | NL | 5 | 5 | 14 | 10 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 78.7 | 78 | 33 | 33 | 28 | 3.78 | - |
| 1946 | BSN | NL | 0 | 1 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23.7 | 22 | 11 | 12 | 8 | 4.18 | -191.2 |
| 1947 | BSN | NL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 1948 | BSN | NL | 0 | 2 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 23.0 | 13 | 5 | 17 | 8 | 1.96 | -34.7 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 121 | 163 | 19 | 34 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 13 | 1 | 8 | 16 | 0.209 | 0.246 | 0.233 | 0.479 | -480.7 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940 | STL | NL | 9 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0.429 | 0.0 |
| 1941 | STL | NL | 33 | 79 | 6 | 15 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 0.190 | -480.7 |
| 1942 | STL | NL | 27 | 41 | 5 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 0.195 | 0.0 |
| 1943 | STL | NL | 21 | 28 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.214 | 0.0 |
| 1946 | BSN | NL | 14 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.250 | 0.0 |
| 1947 | BSN | NL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | 0.0 |
| 1948 | BSN | NL | 16 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1943 | WS | SLN | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 1942 | WS | SLN | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 |
Playoff Career Pitching
| W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 9.0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0.00 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1942 | WS | SLN | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 9.0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0.00 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 108 | 0 | 19 | 63 | 6 | 2 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940 | SLN | P | 8 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| 1941 | SLN | P | 32 | 0 | 10 | 25 | 3 | 0 |
| 1942 | SLN | P | 26 | 0 | 3 | 16 | 1 | 1 |
| 1943 | SLN | P | 14 | 0 | 3 | 12 | 0 | 1 |
| 1946 | BSN | P | 12 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1947 | BSN | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1948 | BSN | P | 15 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 108 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1941 | Baseball Magazine All-Star | P4 |
| 1941 | Baseball Magazine All-Star | P3 |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1941 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 6th | 77.0 | 336 | 0 |