Ed Brandt, baseball player, 1928-1938

Ed Brandt

Born: 2/17/1905 in Spokane, WA, USA

Died: 11/2/1944 in Spokane, WA, USA

MLB Debut: 1928-04-15 | Final Game: 1938-09-29

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Edward Arthur Brandt

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Biography

Ed Brandt was a professional baseball pitcher who played from 1928 until 1938, leaving a notable mark in Major League Baseball during an era characterized by the transition from the deadball era to the more offensive-minded approach of the late 1930s. Born in 1905, Brandt's career spanned a decade, during which he appeared in numerous games, showcasing his skills on the mound for multiple teams. He finished his career with a record of 121 wins and 146 losses, accompanied by a 3.86 ERA that reflected his ability to navigate the challenges of hitting during that period. Throughout his career, Brandt struck out 877 batters and recorded 17 saves, demonstrating his effectiveness as both a starter and a reliever. His pitching style combined finesse and power, making him a challenging opponent for hitters of his time. As a player who experienced the evolution of baseball tactics and strategies, Ed Brandt contributed to the rich tapestry of the sport's history, embodying the spirit of competition and resilience that defined the game during the late 1920s and 1930s.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
121 146 378 278 150 18 17 2268.3 2342 974 134 778 877 3.86 0

Career ERA 3.86 vs. league average 4.33 across their career seasons — 10.7% 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
1928 BSN NL 9 21 38 31 12 1 0 225.3 234 127 109 84 5.07 4.13 (-23%) -6075.3
1929 BSN NL 8 13 26 21 13 0 0 167.7 196 103 83 50 5.53 4.60 (-20%) -2834.1
1930 BSN NL 4 11 41 13 4 1 1 147.3 168 82 59 65 5.01 4.80 (-4%) -1709.9
1931 BSN NL 18 11 33 29 23 3 2 250.0 228 81 77 112 2.92 4.10 (+29%) 2061.1
1932 BSN NL 16 16 35 31 19 2 1 254.0 271 112 57 79 3.97 4.13 (+4%) 2186.5
1933 BSN NL 18 14 41 32 23 4 4 287.7 256 83 77 104 2.60 3.86 (+33%) 2916.7
1934 BSN NL 16 14 40 28 20 3 5 255.0 249 100 83 106 3.53 4.29 (+18%) 1452.8
1935 BSN NL 5 19 29 25 12 0 0 174.7 224 97 66 61 5.00 4.35 (-15%) -854.7
1936 BRO NL 11 13 38 29 12 1 2 234.0 246 91 65 104 3.50 4.59 (+24%) 2800.3
1937 PIT NL 11 10 33 25 7 2 2 176.3 177 61 67 74 3.11 4.34 (+28%) -44.2
1938 PIT NL 5 4 24 14 5 1 0 96.3 93 37 35 38 3.46 4.35 (+20%) 1349.2

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
404 793 80 187 21 4 0 59 1 55 83 0.236 0.285 0.272 0.558 -3269.9

Career AVG .236 vs. league average .280 across their career seasons — 15.8% below league average.

Career OBP .285 vs. league average .343 across their career seasons — 16.8% below league average.

Career SLG .272 vs. league average .399 across their career seasons — 31.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.558 vs. league average 0.742 across their career seasons — 24.8% 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
1928 BSN NL 39 70 5 17 4 0 0 3 0 9 12 0.243 .280 (-14%) .342 (-4%) .395 (-24%) .737 (-15%) -160.2
1929 BSN NL 29 64 7 15 4 0 0 5 0 4 6 0.234 .289 (-19%) .353 (-21%) .415 (-29%) .769 (-25%) -290.1
1930 BSN NL 41 50 3 12 2 1 0 4 0 2 10 0.240 .293 (-18%) .354 (-24%) .429 (-26%) .784 (-25%) -239.3
1931 BSN NL 34 82 11 21 0 1 0 8 1 9 5 0.256 .276 (-7%) .338 (-3%) .388 (-28%) .726 (-16%) -196.3
1932 BSN NL 35 92 9 19 1 0 0 11 0 2 6 0.207 .275 (-25%) .335 (-33%) .391 (-44%) .726 (-39%) -615.0
1933 BSN NL 47 97 9 30 4 0 0 6 0 4 7 0.309 .270 (+15%) .329 (+2%) .377 (-7%) .707 (-3%) -45.5
1934 BSN NL 48 96 14 23 1 2 0 9 0 6 7 0.240 .278 (-14%) .340 (-16%) .392 (-26%) .733 (-21%) -370.2
1935 BSN NL 31 62 5 13 0 0 0 2 0 1 3 0.210 .279 (-25%) .342 (-35%) .399 (-48%) .742 (-42%) -444.9
1936 BRO NL 43 84 7 16 1 0 0 6 0 9 8 0.190 .283 (-33%) .349 (-23%) .404 (-50%) .753 (-37%) -549.1
1937 PIT NL 33 59 5 10 2 0 0 2 0 8 10 0.169 .276 (-39%) .342 (-22%) .398 (-49%) .740 (-36%) -359.3
1938 PIT NL 24 37 5 11 2 0 0 3 0 1 9 0.297 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 378 0 78 512 14 19

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1928 BSN P 38 0 3 61 0 3
1929 BSN P 26 0 8 47 2 4
1930 BSN P 41 0 6 35 0 2
1931 BSN P 33 0 10 64 2 1
1932 BSN P 35 0 8 63 1 1
1933 BSN P 41 0 14 60 1 2
1934 BSN P 40 0 12 39 2 0
1935 BSN P 29 0 7 42 3 1
1936 BRO P 38 0 4 40 1 3
1937 PIT P 33 0 4 43 1 1
1938 PIT P 24 0 2 18 1 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 378

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
1931 Baseball Magazine All-Star P4
1931 Baseball Magazine All-Star P1

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1931 Most Valuable Player NL 10th 15.0 80 0