Bill Brandt, baseball player, 1941-1943

Bill Brandt

Born: 3/21/1915 in Aurora, IN, USA

Died: 5/16/1968 in Fort Wayne, IN, USA

MLB Debut: 1941-09-20 | Final Game: 1943-10-03

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: William George Brandt

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Biography

Bill Brandt was a professional baseball pitcher who played in the Major Leagues from 1941 to 1943. Born in 1915, Brandt made his mark during a challenging period in baseball history, as the sport was affected by the onset of World War II. He showcased his talent on the mound, finishing his career with a record of 5-3 and an earned run average (ERA) of 3.57, demonstrating his effectiveness against opposing hitters. Over his brief career, he recorded 21 strikeouts, contributing to his team's efforts during a time when many players were serving in the military. Brandt's playing style was characterized by his ability to control the game and manage innings effectively, although he did not register any saves during his time in the league. His contributions came during a transitional era in baseball, as the sport began to navigate the impact of wartime player shortages and the integration of the game in the following decades. Despite a relatively short career, Bill Brandt remains a notable figure in the history of baseball, representing a generation of players who persevered through the tumultuous years of the early 1940s.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
5 3 34 7 1 0 0 80.7 85 32 4 27 21 3.57 0

Career ERA 3.57 vs. league average 3.67 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
1941 PIT NL 0 1 2 1 0 0 0 7.0 5 3 3 0 3.86 — 0.0
1942 PIT NL 1 1 3 3 1 0 0 16.3 23 9 5 4 4.96 3.57 (-39%) -95.5
1943 PIT NL 4 1 29 3 0 0 0 57.3 57 20 19 17 3.14 3.50 (+10%) -409.6

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
34 15 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.133 0.133 0.133 0.267 0.0

Career AVG .133 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — 48.2% below league average.

Career OBP .133 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 59.2% below league average.

Career SLG .133 vs. league average .356 across their career seasons — 62.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.267 vs. league average 0.683 across their career seasons — 61.0% 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
1941 PIT NL 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1942 PIT NL 3 7 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.143 — — — — 0.0
1943 PIT NL 29 7 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.143 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 34 0 1 15 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1941 PIT P 2 0 0 1 0 0
1942 PIT P 3 0 0 2 0 0
1943 PIT P 29 0 1 12 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 34