Garland Braxton, baseball player, 1921-1933

Garland Braxton

Born: 6/10/1900 in Snow Camp, NC, USA

Died: 2/26/1966 in Norfolk, VA, USA

MLB Debut: 1921-05-27 | Final Game: 1933-09-23

Bats: B | Throws: L | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 152 lbs

Full name: Edgar Garland Braxton

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Biography

Garland Braxton, born in 1900, was a professional baseball pitcher who played from 1921 until his retirement in 1933. Over his career, which spanned the early years of Major League Baseball, Braxton established himself as a reliable arm on the mound, finishing with a record of 50-53 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.13. His career totals included 412 strikeouts and 32 saves, showcasing his ability to both start games and close them effectively. Braxton's playing career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, bridging the gap between the deadball era and the more offensive-oriented styles that emerged in subsequent decades. Known for his competitive spirit and effective pitching repertoire, he contributed significantly to his teams, often stepping up in crucial situations. While his win-loss record may not reflect dominance, his strikeout numbers and saves are a testament to his capability as a pitcher during a time when the game was evolving rapidly. After his retirement, Braxton remained a respected figure in baseball history, remembered for his contributions to the game in its formative years.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
50 53 282 70 28 2 32 938.0 1014 430 38 276 412 4.13 0

Career ERA 4.13 vs. league average 4.25 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
1921 BSN NL 1 3 17 2 0 0 0 37.3 44 20 17 16 4.82 4.02 (-20%) 173.8
1922 BSN NL 1 2 25 4 2 0 0 66.7 75 25 24 15 3.37 4.18 (+19%) -694.2
1925 NYY AL 1 1 3 2 0 0 0 19.3 26 14 5 11 6.52 4.55 (-43%) -
1926 NYY AL 5 1 37 1 0 0 2 67.3 71 20 19 30 2.67 4.11 (+35%) -
1927 WSN AL 10 9 58 2 0 0 13 155.3 144 51 33 96 2.95 4.08 (+28%) -
1928 WSN AL 13 11 38 24 15 2 6 218.3 177 61 44 94 2.51 4.13 (+39%) -
1929 WSN AL 12 10 37 20 9 0 4 182.0 219 98 51 59 4.85 4.60 (-5%) -
1930 WSN AL 3 2 15 0 0 0 5 27.3 22 10 9 7 3.29 4.80 (+31%) -
1930 CHW AL 4 10 19 10 2 0 1 90.7 127 65 33 44 6.45 4.80 (-34%) -
1931 CHW AL 0 3 17 3 0 0 1 47.3 71 36 23 28 6.85 4.10 (-67%) -
1931 SLA AL 0 0 11 1 0 0 0 18.0 27 21 10 7 10.50 4.10 (-156%) -695.3
1933 SLA AL 0 1 5 1 0 0 0 8.3 11 9 8 5 9.72 — 0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
282 257 15 40 5 0 0 14 0 21 77 0.156 0.228 0.175 0.403 -1093.2

Career AVG .156 vs. league average .283 across their career seasons — 45.1% below league average.

Career OBP .228 vs. league average .345 across their career seasons — 34.0% below league average.

Career SLG .175 vs. league average .399 across their career seasons — 56.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.403 vs. league average 0.745 across their career seasons — 45.9% 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
1921 BSN NL 17 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1922 BSN NL 25 16 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 6 0.062 — — — — 0.0
1925 NYY AL 3 6 1 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0.333 — — — — 0.0
1926 NYY AL 37 20 0 6 0 0 0 1 0 1 5 0.300 — — — — 0.0
1927 WSN AL 58 39 1 9 1 0 0 2 0 3 6 0.231 — — — — 0.0
1928 WSN AL 38 72 4 9 0 0 0 2 0 5 21 0.125 .280 (-56%) .342 (-44%) .395 (-68%) .737 (-57%) -707.4
1929 WSN AL 37 54 5 8 4 0 0 4 0 6 13 0.148 .289 (-49%) .353 (-30%) .415 (-47%) .769 (-39%) -385.7
1930 WSN AL 15 5 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1930 CHW AL 19 23 2 2 0 0 0 2 0 3 11 0.087 — — — — 0.0
1931 CHW AL 17 11 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 5 0.091 — — — — 0.0
1931 SLA AL 11 3 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0.667 — — — — 0.0
1933 SLA AL 5 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 282 0 35 181 12 8

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1921 BSN P 17 0 1 13 1 1
1922 BSN P 25 0 3 13 1 0
1925 NYA P 3 0 0 5 0 1
1926 NYA P 37 0 3 16 1 1
1927 WS1 P 58 0 5 23 2 1
1928 WS1 P 38 0 9 50 3 2
1929 WS1 P 37 0 8 32 1 2
1930 WS1 P 15 0 0 3 1 0
1930 CHA P 19 0 2 12 1 0
1931 CHA P 17 0 4 11 1 0
1931 SLA P 11 0 0 2 0 0
1933 SLA P 5 0 0 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 283