Chick Brandom, baseball player, 1908-1915

Chick Brandom

Born: 3/31/1887 in Coldwater, KS, USA

Died: 10/7/1958 in Santa Ana, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1908-09-03 | Final Game: 1915-09-07

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 161 lbs

Full name: Chester Milton Brandom

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Biography

Chick Brandom was a professional baseball pitcher who played from 1908 to 1915, a period marked by the transition from the deadball era to the more offensive-minded games of the 1920s. Born in 1887, Brandom established himself as a capable pitcher during his relatively brief career. His performance on the mound was highlighted by a record of 3-1 and an impressive earned run average (ERA) of 2.08, showcasing his ability to limit runs and control the game. During his time in the Major Leagues, Brandom accumulated a total of 44 strikeouts and recorded 3 saves, illustrating his effectiveness in high-pressure situations. Although his career spanned only a few seasons, he contributed to the teams he played for with his skillful pitching and competitive spirit. Brandom's career unfolded during a significant period in baseball history, where pitching prowess was increasingly valued, setting the stage for future generations of hurlers who would follow in his footsteps.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
3 1 32 4 2 0 3 108.0 101 25 0 29 44 2.08 0

Career ERA 2.08 vs. league average 2.66 across their career seasons — 21.6% 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
1908 PIT NL 1 0 3 1 1 0 1 17.0 13 1 4 8 0.53 2.40 (+78%) 140.0
1909 PIT NL 1 0 13 2 0 0 2 40.7 33 5 10 21 1.11 2.55 (+57%) 540.4
1915 NEW FL 1 1 16 1 1 0 0 50.3 55 19 15 15 3.40 2.90 (-17%) 154.9

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
32 27 3 4 0 0 0 0 0 3 4 0.148 0.233 0.148 0.381 0.0

Career AVG .148 vs. league average .246 across their career seasons — 39.8% below league average.

Career OBP .233 vs. league average .310 across their career seasons — 24.6% below league average.

Career SLG .148 vs. league average .320 across their career seasons — 53.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.381 vs. league average 0.629 across their career seasons — 39.4% 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
1908 PIT NL 3 7 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.143 — — — — 0.0
1909 PIT NL 13 10 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.100 — — — — 0.0
1915 NEW FL 16 10 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0.200 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 32 3 3 43 4 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1908 PIT P 3 1 1 6 0 0
1909 PIT P 13 2 1 17 2 0
1915 NEW P 16 0 1 20 2 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 32