Erv Brame, baseball player, 1928-1932

Erv Brame

Born: 10/12/1901 in Big Rock, TN, USA

Died: 11/22/1949 in Hopkinsville, KY, USA

MLB Debut: 1928-04-14 | Final Game: 1932-09-23

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Ervin Beckham Brame

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Biography

Erv Brame was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1928 to 1932. Born in 1901, Brame became known for his solid contributions on the mound during an era characterized by the transition from the deadball period to the more offensive-driven styles of the 1930s. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 52 wins and 37 losses, showcasing his ability to effectively navigate the challenges of a highly competitive league. Brame finished his career with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.76 and recorded a total of 188 strikeouts, emphasizing his capacity to miss bats and contribute to his team's efforts in securing victories. He also registered one save, illustrating his versatility as a pitcher. While his career may not have placed him among the most celebrated players of his time, Brame's consistent performance on the mound remains a testament to the skill and determination of pitchers in the early 20th century.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
52 37 142 92 62 3 1 791.7 946 419 63 232 188 4.76 0

Career ERA 4.76 vs. league average 4.36 across their career seasons — 9.3% worse 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
1928 PIT NL 7 4 24 11 6 0 0 95.7 110 54 44 22 5.08 4.13 (-23%) -1442.5
1929 PIT NL 16 11 37 28 19 1 0 229.7 250 116 71 68 4.55 4.60 (+1%) -249.7
1930 PIT NL 17 8 32 29 22 0 1 235.7 291 123 56 55 4.70 4.80 (+2%) -1706.1
1931 PIT NL 9 13 26 21 15 2 0 179.7 211 84 45 33 4.21 4.10 (-3%) -2035.4
1932 PIT NL 3 1 23 3 0 0 0 51.0 84 42 16 10 7.41 4.13 (-80%) -1390.7

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
218 396 43 121 21 2 8 75 0 10 32 0.306 0.326 0.429 0.755 -11.8

Career AVG .306 vs. league average .283 across their career seasons — +7.9% above league average.

Career OBP .326 vs. league average .345 across their career seasons — 5.5% below league average.

Career SLG .429 vs. league average .405 across their career seasons — +6.1% above league average.

Career OPS 0.755 vs. league average 0.750 across their career seasons — near 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
1928 PIT NL 35 49 6 13 4 0 1 11 0 4 3 0.265 — — — — -17.4
1929 PIT NL 59 116 9 36 8 1 4 25 0 2 7 0.310 .289 (+7%) .353 (-9%) .415 (+20%) .769 (+7%) 94.5
1930 PIT NL 50 116 20 41 5 0 3 22 0 0 2 0.353 .293 (+20%) .354 (+1%) .429 (+10%) .784 (+6%) 121.4
1931 PIT NL 48 95 6 26 4 1 0 15 0 4 16 0.274 .276 (-1%) .338 (-10%) .388 (-13%) .726 (-12%) -210.3
1932 PIT NL 26 20 2 5 0 0 0 2 0 0 4 0.250 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 142 0 11 136 7 4

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1928 PIT P 24 0 2 18 1 0
1929 PIT P 37 0 7 36 3 0
1930 PIT P 32 0 1 39 2 1
1931 PIT P 26 0 1 34 1 2
1932 PIT P 23 0 0 9 0 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 142