Bernie Boland, baseball player, 1915-1921

Bernie Boland

Born: 1/21/1892 in Rochester, NY, USA

Died: 9/12/1973 in Detroit, MI, USA

MLB Debut: 1915-04-14 | Final Game: 1921-06-17

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 168 lbs

Full name: Bernard Anthony Boland

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Biography

Bernie Boland was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1915 to 1921. Born in 1892, Boland made his mark in the early 20th century, an era characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive style of play. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 68 wins and 53 losses, showcasing his competitive prowess on the mound. His earned run average (ERA) stood at 3.25, reflecting his ability to limit scoring in an age where pitchers often faced significant challenges from hitters. Boland was known for his resilience and skill, striking out a total of 364 batters and notching 12 saves during his tenure in the Major Leagues. His contributions to the game were particularly significant as he played through a transformative period in baseball history, and his performances helped pave the way for future generations of pitchers. After his retirement on June 17, 1921, Boland left behind a legacy as a reliable and effective pitcher in the early days of professional baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
68 53 209 119 59 10 12 1062.0 925 383 13 432 364 3.25 0

Career ERA 3.25 vs. league average 3.12 across their career seasons — near 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
1915 DET AL 13 7 45 18 8 1 2 202.7 167 70 75 72 3.11 2.90 (-7%) -730.5
1916 DET AL 10 3 46 9 5 1 3 130.3 111 57 73 59 3.94 2.78 (-42%) -1886.0
1917 DET AL 16 11 43 28 13 3 6 238.0 192 71 95 89 2.68 2.69 (avg) -731.8
1918 DET AL 14 10 29 25 14 4 0 204.0 176 60 67 63 2.65 2.83 (+6%) 88.0
1919 DET AL 14 16 35 30 18 1 1 242.7 222 82 80 71 3.04 3.09 (+1%) -1518.2
1920 DET AL 0 2 4 3 1 0 0 17.3 23 15 14 4 7.79 3.45 (-126%) -720.2
1921 SLA AL 1 4 7 6 0 0 0 27.0 34 28 28 6 9.33 4.02 (-132%) -2035.1

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
216 327 29 45 7 2 0 11 0 31 83 0.138 0.212 0.171 0.384 -1967.0

Career AVG .138 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 47.3% below league average.

Career OBP .212 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — 34.4% below league average.

Career SLG .171 vs. league average .346 across their career seasons — 50.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.384 vs. league average 0.670 across their career seasons — 42.8% 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
1915 DET AL 47 63 5 11 1 0 0 1 0 7 14 0.175 .250 (-30%) .318 (-19%) .332 (-43%) .651 (-31%) -299.6
1916 DET AL 49 32 4 8 0 0 0 2 0 5 12 0.250 — — — — 0.0
1917 DET AL 45 72 8 4 1 1 0 2 0 4 19 0.056 .248 (-78%) .312 (-66%) .323 (-70%) .635 (-68%) -780.2
1918 DET AL 29 69 9 12 3 0 0 2 0 6 17 0.174 .255 (-32%) .318 (-25%) .326 (-33%) .645 (-29%) -308.6
1919 DET AL 35 74 2 8 1 1 0 4 0 8 18 0.108 .262 (-59%) .322 (-40%) .347 (-57%) .670 (-49%) -578.6
1920 DET AL 4 7 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.143 — — — — 0.0
1921 SLA AL 7 10 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0.100 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 1 0 0 0 0 0
P 209 0 56 268 11 10

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1915 DET P 45 0 12 59 3 5
1916 DET P 46 0 3 22 1 1
1917 DET OF 1 0 0 0 0 0
1917 DET P 43 0 9 72 2 0
1918 DET P 29 0 11 49 2 2
1919 DET P 35 0 14 57 2 2
1920 DET P 4 0 5 3 1 0
1921 SLA P 7 0 2 6 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 209
Second Base 1