Herb Bremer

Born: 10/25/1913 in Chicago, IL, USA

Died: 11/28/1979 in Columbus, GA, USA

MLB Debut: 1937-09-16 | Final Game: 1939-09-06

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Herbert Frederick Bremer

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Biography

Herb Bremer was a professional baseball player born in 1913, who played as a position player during his brief career from 1937 to 1939. Bremer made an impact in Major League Baseball during a time when the sport was transitioning away from the deadball era and moving towards a more offensive style of play. Across his career, he appeared in 70 games, accumulating 41 hits and achieving a batting average of .212. Known for his versatility on the field, Bremer contributed not only with his bat, hitting 2 home runs and driving in 18 RBIs, but also demonstrated his speed with 1 stolen base. Despite having a short career, Bremer's time in baseball coincided with a competitive era that saw the rise of powerful hitters and the evolution of the game. His contributions, while modest in terms of statistics, reflect the spirit of a generation of players who laid the groundwork for future stars. Bremer's legacy is remembered as part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, highlighting the journey of athletes who participated in the ever-evolving landscape of the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
70	193	16	41	6	1	2	18	1	11	42	0.212	0.255	0.285	0.540	-636.1

Career AVG .212 vs. league average .275 across their career seasons — 22.6% below league average.

Career OBP .255 vs. league average .342 across their career seasons — 25.5% below league average.

Career SLG .285 vs. league average .395 across their career seasons — 27.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.540 vs. league average 0.737 across their career seasons — 26.7% 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
1937	STL	NL	11	33	2	7	1	0	0	3	0	2	4	0.212	—	—	—	—	0.0
1938	STL	NL	50	151	14	33	5	1	2	14	1	9	36	0.219	.272 (-20%)	.341 (-23%)	.392 (-22%)	.734 (-23%)	-636.1
1939	STL	NL	9	9	0	1	0	0	0	1	0	0	2	0.111	—	—	—	—	0.0