Ernie Wingard
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1924-1927)
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- L / L
- Height / Weight
- 6'2" / 176 lb
- Died
- 1/17/1977 in Prattville, AL, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1924-05-01
- Last Game
- 1927-09-25
Full name: Ernest James Wingard
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 | 43 | 145 | 77 | 36 | 0 | 4 | 688.3 | 799 | 355 | 32 | 317 | 101 | 4.64 | -13375.2 |
Career ERA 4.64 vs. league average 4.22 across their career seasons — 10.1% worse than league average.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1924 | SLA | AL | 13 | 12 | 36 | 26 | 14 | 0 | 1 | 218.0 | 215 | 85 | 85 | 23 | 3.51 | 4.13 (+15%) | -2380.5 |
| 1925 | SLA | AL | 9 | 10 | 32 | 18 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 145.0 | 183 | 89 | 77 | 20 | 5.52 | 4.55 (-21%) | -4807.2 |
| 1926 | SLA | AL | 5 | 8 | 39 | 16 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 169.0 | 188 | 67 | 76 | 30 | 3.57 | 4.11 (+13%) | -3115.9 |
| 1927 | SLA | AL | 2 | 13 | 38 | 17 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 156.3 | 213 | 114 | 79 | 28 | 6.56 | 4.08 (-61%) | -3071.5 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 29 | 43 | 145 | 77 | 36 | 0 | 4 | 688.1 | 799 | 355 | 317 | 101 | 4.64 | — | -13,375 | ||
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 156 | 246 | 30 | 57 | 9 | 4 | 7 | 38 | 0 | 11 | 31 | .232 | .267 | .386 | .654 | -554 |
Career AVG .232 vs. league average .283 across their career seasons — 18.3% below league average.
Career OBP .267 vs. league average .346 across their career seasons — 22.8% below league average.
Career SLG .386 vs. league average .395 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .654 vs. league average .741 across their career seasons — 11.8% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1924 | SLA | AL | 37 | 77 | 8 | 18 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 10 | .234 | .283 (-18%) | .345 (-27%) | .389 (avg) | .734 (-13%) | -182.3 |
| 1925 | SLA | AL | 34 | 52 | 12 | 15 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 11 | 0 | 3 | 8 | .288 | .288 (avg) | .349 (-6%) | .407 (+13%) | .756 (+4%) | 16.7 |
| 1926 | SLA | AL | 42 | 61 | 4 | 14 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 9 | .230 | .279 (-18%) | .345 (-23%) | .390 (-24%) | .735 (-24%) | -244.9 |
| 1927 | SLA | AL | 43 | 56 | 6 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 12 | 0 | 4 | 4 | .179 | .282 (-37%) | .344 (-32%) | .392 (+5%) | .736 (-13%) | -143.7 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 156 | 246 | 30 | 57 | 9 | 4 | 7 | 38 | 0 | 11 | 31 | .232 | — | — | — | — | -554 | ||
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 (301 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 79 | 116 | 16 | 28 | 3 | 18 | .241 |
| Away | 77 | 130 | 14 | 29 | 4 | 18 | .223 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 74 | 352.1 | 419 | 183 | 144 | 71 | 4.67 |
| Away | 71 | 335.0 | 380 | 176 | 176 | 26 | 4.73 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1927-09-25 | SLA | MIN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1927-09-20 | SLA | PHA | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1927-09-16 | SLA | PHA | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1927-09-05 | SLA | CLE | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1927-09-01 | SLA | DET | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1927-08-28 | SLA | NYY | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1927-08-24 | SLA | PHA | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1927-08-19 | SLA | MIN | W | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1927-08-13 | SLA | DET | L | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 1927-08-06 | SLA | PHA | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1927-09-25 | SLA | MIN | L | 4.0 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 1927-09-16 | SLA | PHA | L | 8.0 | 14 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 0 |
| 1927-09-05 | SLA | CLE | L | 8.0 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 1927-09-01 | SLA | DET | — | 8.0 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| 1927-08-28 | SLA | NYY | L | 2.1 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 1 |
| 1927-08-24 | SLA | PHA | L | 8.0 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| 1927-08-19 | SLA | MIN | W | 9.0 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 1927-08-13 | SLA | DET | L | 8.2 | 14 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1927-08-06 | SLA | PHA | — | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1927-08-05 | SLA | MIN | — | 3.0 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| P | 145 | 0 | 40 | 194 | 14 | 8 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1924 | SLA | P | 36 | 0 | 10 | 42 | 3 | 1 |
| 1925 | SLA | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1925 | SLA | P | 32 | 0 | 6 | 49 | 5 | 3 |
| 1926 | SLA | OF | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 1926 | SLA | P | 39 | 0 | 10 | 58 | 3 | 3 |
| 1927 | SLA | P | 38 | 0 | 14 | 45 | 3 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 145 |
| Right Field | 3 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Alabama | Tuscaloosa | AL | 1920, 1921 |
Most Similar Players
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Ernie Wingard (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Frequently Asked Questions about Ernie Wingard
- What years did Ernie Wingard play?
- Ernie Wingard played in Major League Baseball from 1924 to 1927.
- Was Ernie Wingard a pitcher?
- Yes. Ernie Wingard pitched in the major leagues, recording 29 wins and 101 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Ernie Wingard hit?
- Ernie Wingard hit 7 career home runs with 57 hits.