Al Brazle, baseball player, 1943-1954

Al Brazle

Born: 10/19/1913 in Loyal, OK, USA

Died: 10/24/1973 in Grand Junction, CO, USA

MLB Debut: 1943-07-25 | Final Game: 1954-09-24

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Alpha Eugene Brazle

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Biography

Al Brazle was a prominent pitcher in Major League Baseball who played from 1943 to 1954. Born in 1913, he made a significant impact on the game during the post-World War II era, a time characterized by the return of many veterans and the evolving landscape of baseball. Over the course of his career, Brazle compiled a solid win-loss record of 97-64 and maintained an earned run average (ERA) of 3.31, showcasing his effectiveness on the mound. He recorded 554 strikeouts and secured 60 saves, reflecting his ability not only to start games but also to excel in relief situations. Brazle was known for his competitive spirit and versatility, which allowed him to adapt to various roles within a pitching staff. His contributions were particularly valuable in an era when teams began to rely more on specialized roles for pitchers. Throughout his career, he played for several teams, leaving a lasting legacy that highlighted his skill and determination. Al Brazle remains a respected figure in baseball history, remembered for his achievements and the pivotal role he played during a transformative period in the sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
97 64 441 117 47 7 60 1376.7 1387 506 84 492 554 3.31 0

Career ERA 3.31 vs. league average 3.93 across their career seasons — 15.8% 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
1943 STL NL 8 2 13 9 8 1 0 88.0 74 15 29 26 1.53 3.50 (+56%) -
1946 STL NL 11 10 37 15 6 2 0 153.3 152 56 55 58 3.29 3.59 (+8%) -
1947 STL NL 14 8 44 19 7 0 4 168.0 186 53 48 85 2.84 3.97 (+29%) -
1948 STL NL 10 6 42 23 6 2 1 156.3 171 66 50 55 3.80 4.10 (+7%) -
1949 STL NL 14 8 39 25 9 1 0 206.3 208 73 61 75 3.18 4.12 (+23%) -
1950 STL NL 11 9 46 12 3 0 6 164.7 188 75 80 47 4.10 4.36 (+6%) -
1951 STL NL 6 5 56 8 5 0 7 154.3 139 53 60 66 3.09 4.04 (+23%) -
1952 STL NL 12 5 46 6 3 1 16 109.3 75 33 42 55 2.72 3.70 (+27%) -
1953 STL NL 6 7 60 0 0 0 18 92.0 101 43 43 57 4.21 4.14 (-2%) -
1954 STL NL 5 4 58 0 0 0 8 84.3 93 39 24 30 4.16 3.90 (-7%) -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
445 453 37 80 5 1 0 31 0 2 40 0.177 0.180 0.192 0.372 -2624.6

Career AVG .177 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 32.2% below league average.

Career OBP .180 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — 46.3% below league average.

Career SLG .192 vs. league average .378 across their career seasons — 49.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.372 vs. league average 0.713 across their career seasons — 47.8% 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
1943 STL NL 13 32 4 9 1 1 0 4 0 0 2 0.281 — — — — 0.0
1946 STL NL 37 52 5 11 0 0 0 2 0 0 2 0.212 .256 (-18%) .328 (-36%) .358 (-41%) .687 (-38%) -332.2
1947 STL NL 44 64 6 14 1 0 0 5 0 1 5 0.219 .262 (-17%) .336 (-31%) .376 (-38%) .712 (-35%) -387.8
1948 STL NL 45 55 5 8 1 0 0 7 0 1 9 0.145 .263 (-45%) .340 (-53%) .379 (-57%) .719 (-55%) -529.8
1949 STL NL 39 82 7 11 0 0 0 2 0 0 6 0.134 .262 (-49%) .343 (-61%) .384 (-65%) .727 (-63%) -901.4
1950 STL NL 47 61 6 13 0 0 0 5 0 0 8 0.213 .265 (-20%) .346 (-38%) .401 (-47%) .747 (-43%) -473.5
1951 STL NL 56 46 1 5 0 0 0 2 0 0 2 0.109 — — — — 0.0
1952 STL NL 46 32 1 4 1 0 0 3 0 0 2 0.125 — — — — 0.0
1953 STL NL 60 15 2 5 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.333 — — — — 0.0
1954 STL NL 58 14 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 3 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1946 WS SLN 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000
1943 WS SLN 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000

Playoff Career Pitching

W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
0 2 2 1 0 14.0 12 7 8 8 4.50

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year Round Team W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
1946 WS SLN 0 1 1 0 0 6.7 7 4 6 4 5.40
1943 WS SLN 0 1 1 1 0 7.3 5 3 2 4 3.68

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 441 0 43 284 13 11

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1943 SLN P 13 0 3 20 0 1
1946 SLN P 37 0 5 33 2 1
1947 SLN P 44 0 4 47 1 1
1948 SLN P 42 0 5 45 0 1
1949 SLN P 39 0 4 39 2 1
1950 SLN P 46 0 6 31 4 3
1951 SLN P 56 0 4 19 2 1
1952 SLN P 46 0 5 13 1 0
1953 SLN P 60 0 3 24 0 0
1954 SLN P 58 0 4 13 1 2

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 442

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1952 Most Valuable Player NL 36th 3.0 336 0