George Branigan

Born: 8/21/1905 in Corona, AL, USA

Died: 7/8/1966 in Cleveland, OH, USA

Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 152 lbs

Full name: Planter George Branigan

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Biography

George Branigan, born in 1905, is an active professional baseball player known for his role as a pitcher. With a career record of 4-7, Branigan showcases his competitive spirit and dedication on the mound, despite facing challenges in the current era of the game. His earned run average (ERA) stands at 6.54, reflecting the high-pressure environment in which modern pitchers operate, navigating through advanced hitting techniques and powerful offensive lineups. Over his career, he has recorded 38 strikeouts, demonstrating his ability to overpower batters with his pitching arsenal, though he has yet to accumulate any saves. Branigan's ongoing presence in professional baseball highlights his resilience and adaptability in a constantly evolving sport. As he continues to develop his skills and refine his approach, he remains a figure of interest for fans and analysts alike, particularly as he competes in an era marked by significant advancements in training and player performance. His journey serves as a reminder of the enduring passion for the game and the challenges of achieving success on the diamond.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
4	7	17	7	3	0	0	84.0	106	61	4	32	38	6.54	0

Career ERA 6.54 vs. league average 4.09 across their career seasons — 59.7% 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
1926	CEL	NNL	2	1	8	2	1	0	0	44.7	55	33	16	21	6.65	4.11 (-62%)	-92.2
1927	CHT	NNL	2	6	9	5	2	0	0	39.3	51	28	16	17	6.41	4.08 (-57%)	-251.3

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
17	36	7	12	2	0	2	9	0	1	0	0.333	0.351	0.556	0.907	0.0

Career AVG .333 vs. league average .281 across their career seasons — +18.7% above league average.

Career OBP .351 vs. league average .345 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .556 vs. league average .391 across their career seasons — +42.0% above league average.

Career OPS 0.907 vs. league average 0.736 across their career seasons — +23.2% above 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
1926	CEL	NNL	8	18	3	4	1	0	1	2	0	0	0	0.222	—	—	—	—	0.0
1927	CHT	NNL	9	18	4	8	1	0	1	7	0	1	0	0.444	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	17	7	5	31	2	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1926	CEL	P	8	2	1	13	1	0
1927	CHT	P	9	5	4	18	1	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	17