Elmer Burkart, baseball player, 1936-1939

Elmer Burkart

Born: 2/1/1917 in Philadelphia, PA, USA

Died: 2/6/1995 in Baltimore, MD, USA

MLB Debut: 1936-09-14 | Final Game: 1939-05-05

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Elmer Robert Burkart

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Biography

Elmer Burkart, born in 1917, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1936 to 1939. He played during a transformative period for Major League Baseball, which was marked by the transition away from the deadball era and the beginning of more dynamic offensive play. Burkart's career, though relatively brief, showcased his commitment to the game and his role on the mound. Over the course of his career, Burkart compiled a record of 1-1 with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.93. He recorded a total of 9 strikeouts and did not earn any saves. While his statistics may not reflect the dominance of some of his contemporaries, Burkart contributed to the teams he played for during a competitive time in baseball history. His journey through the majors illustrates the challenges and realities faced by many players in that era, making his story a part of the broader tapestry of baseball's rich history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
1 1 16 3 1 0 0 42.0 47 23 0 26 9 4.93 0

Career ERA 4.93 vs. league average 4.39 across their career seasons — 12.3% worse 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
1936 PHI NL 0 0 2 2 0 0 0 7.7 4 3 12 2 3.52 — 0.0
1937 PHI NL 0 0 7 0 0 0 0 16.0 20 11 9 4 6.19 4.34 (-43%) -20.7
1938 PHI NL 0 1 2 1 1 0 0 10.0 12 5 3 1 4.50 4.35 (-4%) 63.8
1939 PHI NL 1 0 5 0 0 0 0 8.3 11 4 2 2 4.32 — 0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
16 12 2 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 6 0.083 0.083 0.167 0.250 0.0

Career AVG .083 vs. league average .277 across their career seasons — 69.9% below league average.

Career OBP .083 vs. league average .344 across their career seasons — 75.8% below league average.

Career SLG .167 vs. league average .397 across their career seasons — 58.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.250 vs. league average 0.741 across their career seasons — 66.3% 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
1936 PHI NL 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1937 PHI NL 7 6 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1938 PHI NL 2 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1939 PHI NL 5 1 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 1.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 16 0 1 8 1 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1936 PHI P 2 0 0 2 0 1
1937 PHI P 7 0 0 4 0 0
1938 PHI P 2 0 1 1 1 0
1939 PHI P 5 0 0 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 16