Kitty Brashear

Born: 8/27/1877 in Mansfield, OH, USA

Died: 12/22/1934 in Los Angeles, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1899-06-25 | Final Game: 1899-07-30

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 205 lbs

Full name: Norman Cobb Brashear

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Biography

Kitty Brashear was a professional baseball pitcher who played in the late 19th century, an era characterized by the transition from the deadball era to the modern game. Born in 1877, Brashear's career spanned from 1899 to 1906, during which he made a brief but noteworthy impact in Major League Baseball. He played for a short period in 1899, compiling a record of 1-0 with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.5 over his limited appearances. Throughout his time on the mound, he recorded a total of 5 strikeouts, showcasing his ability to overpower hitters despite the brevity of his career. Though not a household name, Brashear's contributions to baseball during its formative years reflect the challenges and changes faced by players of his time. His career coincided with a pivotal moment in baseball history, as the sport was evolving both in terms of gameplay and player dynamics. While he may not have achieved the lengthy career or the accolades of some of his contemporaries, Brashear remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, illustrating the sport's development in the late 1800s.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
1	0	3	0	0	0	0	8.0	8	4	0	2	5	4.50	0

Career ERA 4.50 vs. league average 3.85 across their career seasons — 17.0% 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
1899	LS3	NL	1	0	3	0	0	0	0	8.0	8	4	2	5	4.50	—	0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
3	2	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.500	0.500	0.500	1.000	0.0

Career AVG .500 vs. league average .282 across their career seasons — +77.0% above league average.

Career OBP .500 vs. league average .343 across their career seasons — +45.6% above league average.

Career SLG .500 vs. league average .367 across their career seasons — +36.3% above league average.

Career OPS 1.000 vs. league average 0.710 across their career seasons — +40.8% 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
1899	LS3	NL	3	2	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.500	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	3	0	0	3	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1899	LS3	P	3	0	0	3	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	3