Russ Bauers, baseball player, 1936-1950

Russ Bauers

Born: 5/10/1914 in Townsend, WI, USA

Died: 1/21/1995 in Hines, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1936-08-20 | Final Game: 1950-05-06

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Russell Lee Bauers

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Biography

Russ Bauers was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1936 to 1950. Born in 1914, Bauers made a name for himself during an era characterized by a transition in the sport, moving away from the deadball era into a time where pitching and hitting strategies evolved significantly. Over his playing career, he compiled a record of 31 wins and 30 losses, showcasing a competitive edge on the mound. His earned run average (ERA) of 3.53 reflected his ability to limit scoring opportunities, while his 300 strikeouts demonstrated his proficiency in overpowering batters. Bauers also contributed to his teams with a total of 6 saves, indicating his capability in high-pressure situations, often coming in as a relief pitcher. His playing style was marked by a solid command of his pitches and an understanding of the game that allowed him to navigate through various lineups effectively. Although not as widely recognized as some of his contemporaries, Bauers remains a notable figure in baseball history, representing the resilience and skill of pitchers from the mid-20th century.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
31 30 129 71 27 4 6 599.0 562 235 17 271 300 3.53 0

Career ERA 3.53 vs. league average 4.20 across their career seasons — 15.9% better than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
1936 PIT NL 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 1.3 2 5 4 0 33.75 — 0.0
1937 PIT NL 13 6 34 19 11 2 1 187.7 174 60 80 118 2.88 4.34 (+34%) 4453.1
1938 PIT NL 13 14 40 34 12 2 3 243.0 207 83 99 117 3.07 4.35 (+29%) 3496.8
1939 PIT NL 2 4 15 8 1 0 1 53.7 46 20 25 12 3.35 4.28 (+22%) -1030.9
1940 PIT NL 0 2 15 2 0 0 0 30.7 42 26 18 11 7.63 4.21 (-81%) -676.9
1941 PIT NL 1 3 8 5 1 0 0 37.3 40 23 25 20 5.54 3.94 (-41%) -145.1
1946 CHC NL 2 1 15 2 2 0 1 43.3 45 17 19 22 3.53 3.59 (+2%) -
1950 SLA AL 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 2.0 6 1 1 0 4.50 — 0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
129 207 13 50 4 2 0 13 0 8 41 0.242 0.270 0.280 0.550 -780.9

Career AVG .242 vs. league average .270 across their career seasons — 10.5% below league average.

Career OBP .270 vs. league average .340 across their career seasons — 20.6% below league average.

Career SLG .280 vs. league average .388 across their career seasons — 27.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.550 vs. league average 0.728 across their career seasons — 24.5% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
1936 PIT NL 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1937 PIT NL 34 69 4 15 0 0 0 6 0 3 18 0.217 .276 (-21%) .342 (-27%) .398 (-45%) .740 (-37%) -434.4
1938 PIT NL 40 88 7 21 3 2 0 2 0 3 18 0.239 .272 (-13%) .341 (-23%) .392 (-19%) .734 (-21%) -346.4
1939 PIT NL 15 19 1 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.211 — — — — 0.0
1940 PIT NL 15 7 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.286 — — — — 0.0
1941 PIT NL 8 14 0 5 0 0 0 3 0 0 1 0.357 — — — — 0.0
1946 CHC NL 15 10 1 3 1 0 0 2 0 2 1 0.300 — — — — 0.0
1950 SLA AL 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 129 0 10 120 12 6

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1936 PIT P 1 0 0 0 0 0
1937 PIT P 34 0 1 58 2 0
1938 PIT P 40 0 3 38 6 1
1939 PIT P 15 0 0 7 0 3
1940 PIT P 15 0 1 7 0 1
1941 PIT P 8 0 0 3 3 1
1946 CHN P 15 0 5 6 1 0
1950 SLA P 1 0 0 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 129