Marv Breuer

Born: 4/29/1914 in Rolla, MO, USA

Died: 1/17/1991 in Rolla, MO, USA

MLB Debut: 1939-05-04 | Final Game: 1943-09-28

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

Full name: Marvin Howard Breuer

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Biography

Marv Breuer, born in 1914, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1939 until his final game on September 28, 1943. Known for his competitive spirit and durability on the mound, Breuer finished his career with a record of 25-26 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.03. He struck out 226 batters during his time in the major leagues and recorded three saves, showcasing his ability to contribute in high-pressure situations. Breuer played during a tumultuous era in baseball, marked by the impacts of World War II, which saw many players enlist or be drafted into military service. This period presented challenges for teams and players alike, as rosters were often depleted. Despite this, Breuer managed to carve out a place for himself in the game, demonstrating the resilience and adaptability that defined many players of his generation. His contributions on the mound left a lasting impression, reflecting the spirit of a bygone era in baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
25	26	86	60	23	1	3	484.3	487	217	41	154	226	4.03	0

Career ERA 4.03 vs. league average 3.90 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
1939	NYY	AL	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	1.0	2	1	1	0	9.00	—	-
1940	NYY	AL	8	9	27	22	10	0	0	164.0	175	83	61	71	4.55	4.21 (-8%)	-
1941	NYY	AL	9	7	26	18	7	1	2	141.0	131	64	49	77	4.09	3.94 (-4%)	-
1942	NYY	AL	8	9	27	19	6	0	1	164.3	157	56	37	72	3.07	3.57 (+14%)	-
1943	NYY	AL	0	1	5	1	0	0	0	14.0	22	13	6	6	8.36	3.50 (-139%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
86	157	7	10	1	1	0	4	0	11	69	0.064	0.125	0.083	0.208	-1309.3

Career AVG .064 vs. league average .263 across their career seasons — 75.7% below league average.

Career OBP .125 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — 62.3% below league average.

Career SLG .083 vs. league average .370 across their career seasons — 77.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.208 vs. league average 0.701 across their career seasons — 70.4% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	RBI	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1939	NYY	AL	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1940	NYY	AL	27	54	3	2	1	0	2	5	24	0.037	.267 (-86%)	.335 (-65%)	.387 (-86%)	.722 (-76%)	-695.4
1941	NYY	AL	26	46	1	4	0	0	2	2	21	0.087	—	—	—	—	0.0
1942	NYY	AL	27	54	3	3	0	1	0	3	24	0.056	.253 (-78%)	.323 (-67%)	.349 (-74%)	.672 (-71%)	-613.9
1943	NYY	AL	5	3	0	1	0	0	0	1	0	0.333	—	—	—	—	0.0