Lou Brissie

Born: 6/5/1924 in Anderson, SC, USA

Died: 11/25/2013 in Augusta, SC, USA

MLB Debut: 1947-09-28 | Final Game: 1953-09-01

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 210 lbs

Full name: Leland Victor Brissie

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Biography

Lou Brissie was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1947 to 1953. Born in 1924, Brissie made an impactful entry into the league during a transitional period in baseball, just after World War II. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 44 wins and 48 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.07. Brissie was known for his resilience and competitive spirit, traits that were particularly noteworthy given that he overcame significant physical challenges, having sustained injuries during the war. Brissie's career was highlighted by his ability to strike out batters, as he recorded a total of 436 strikeouts alongside 29 saves. His contributions to the game were recognized with an All-Star selection during his playing days, marking him as one of the prominent pitchers of his era. While not a household name, Brissie's legacy is remembered for his determination and the unique story of his journey to the major leagues, as he navigated through the difficulties of the post-war sports landscape.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
44	48	234	93	45	2	29	897.7	867	406	61	451	436	4.07	0

Career ERA 4.07 vs. league average 4.06 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
1947	PHA	AL	0	1	1	1	0	0	0	7.0	9	5	5	4	6.43	—	0.0
1948	PHA	AL	14	10	39	25	11	0	5	194.0	202	89	95	127	4.13	4.10 (-1%)	3724.1
1949	PHA	AL	16	11	34	29	18	0	3	229.3	220	109	118	118	4.28	4.12 (-4%)	-642.5
1950	PHA	AL	7	19	46	31	15	2	8	246.0	237	110	117	101	4.02	4.36 (+8%)	-274.4
1951	PHA	AL	0	2	2	2	0	0	0	13.3	20	10	8	3	6.75	4.04 (-67%)	70.4
1951	CLE	AL	4	3	54	4	1	0	9	112.3	90	40	61	50	3.20	4.04 (+21%)	468.8
1952	CLE	AL	3	2	42	1	0	0	2	82.7	68	32	34	28	3.48	3.70 (+6%)	-64.6
1953	CLE	AL	0	0	16	0	0	0	2	13.0	21	11	13	5	7.62	4.14 (-84%)	-875.0

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
234	295	17	67	5	1	0	26	0	7	23	0.227	0.245	0.251	0.496	-1482.4

Career AVG .227 vs. league average .262 across their career seasons — 13.3% below league average.

Career OBP .245 vs. league average .338 across their career seasons — 27.5% below league average.

Career SLG .251 vs. league average .384 across their career seasons — 34.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.496 vs. league average 0.722 across their career seasons — 31.4% 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
1947	PHA	AL	1	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1948	PHA	AL	39	76	3	18	1	0	10	2	8	0.237	.263 (-10%)	.340 (-25%)	.379 (-34%)	.719 (-30%)	-390.4
1949	PHA	AL	34	90	7	24	2	1	6	1	8	0.267	.262 (+2%)	.343 (-20%)	.384 (-19%)	.727 (-19%)	-326.6
1950	PHA	AL	46	87	5	15	1	0	7	3	4	0.172	.265 (-35%)	.346 (-42%)	.401 (-54%)	.747 (-49%)	-765.4
1951	PHA	AL	2	5	0	1	0	0	0	0	1	0.200	—	—	—	—	0.0
1951	CLE	AL	54	23	2	6	1	0	2	0	1	0.261	—	—	—	—	0.0
1952	CLE	AL	42	12	0	3	0	0	1	1	0	0.250	—	—	—	—	0.0
1953	CLE	AL	16	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—	0.0