Tex Carleton

Born: 8/19/1906 in Comanche, TX, USA

Died: 1/12/1977 in Fort Worth, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1932-04-17 | Final Game: 1940-09-23

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: James Otto Carleton

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Biography

Tex Carleton was a prominent pitcher in Major League Baseball who played from 1932 to 1940. Born in 1906, Carleton established himself as a reliable arm on the mound during an era characterized by a mix of established stars and emerging talent. Over his career, he compiled a record of 100 wins and 76 losses, showcasing his skill and competitiveness in a league that was increasingly becoming more challenging as the game evolved. With an earned run average (ERA) of 3.91, he demonstrated his ability to keep runs at bay and was known for his effective pitching style that combined precision with a strong understanding of the game. Carleton's career included a total of 808 strikeouts, highlighting his capability to overpower hitters and his knack for getting crucial outs in high-pressure situations. He also recorded 9 saves, contributing to his teams' successes in tight contests. As a player who navigated through the late 1930s, Carleton was part of a transitional period in baseball, where the game began to embrace more strategic and analytical approaches. His contributions on the mound left a lasting impact, and he remains a noteworthy figure in the annals of baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
100	76	293	202	91	16	9	1607.3	1630	698	105	561	808	3.91	0

Career ERA 3.91 vs. league average 4.26 across their career seasons — 8.3% 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
1932	STL	NL	10	13	44	22	9	3	0	196.3	198	89	70	113	4.08	4.13 (+1%)	-
1933	STL	NL	17	11	44	33	15	4	3	277.0	263	104	97	147	3.38	3.86 (+12%)	-
1934	STL	NL	16	11	40	31	16	0	2	240.7	260	114	52	103	4.26	4.29 (+1%)	-
1935	CHC	NL	11	8	31	22	8	0	1	171.0	169	74	60	84	3.89	4.35 (+10%)	-
1936	CHC	NL	14	10	35	26	12	4	1	197.3	204	80	67	88	3.65	4.59 (+20%)	-
1937	CHC	NL	16	8	32	27	18	4	0	208.3	183	73	94	105	3.15	4.34 (+27%)	-
1938	CHC	NL	10	9	33	24	9	0	0	167.7	213	101	74	80	5.42	4.35 (-25%)	-
1940	BRO	NL	6	6	34	17	4	1	2	149.0	140	63	47	88	3.81	4.21 (+10%)	1297.4

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
298	540	47	100	12	3	6	54	1	35	141	0.185	0.236	0.252	0.488	-2865.6

Career AVG .185 vs. league average .275 across their career seasons — 32.8% below league average.

Career OBP .236 vs. league average .340 across their career seasons — 30.5% below league average.

Career SLG .252 vs. league average .393 across their career seasons — 35.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.488 vs. league average 0.733 across their career seasons — 33.4% 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
1932	STL	NL	44	60	5	9	0	0	1	6	0	1	18	0.150	.275 (-45%)	.335 (-51%)	.391 (-49%)	.726 (-50%)	-523.4
1933	STL	NL	46	91	7	17	2	0	1	7	0	6	27	0.187	.270 (-31%)	.329 (-28%)	.377 (-36%)	.707 (-32%)	-499.5
1934	STL	NL	41	88	7	17	2	1	1	10	0	5	27	0.193	.278 (-31%)	.340 (-30%)	.392 (-31%)	.733 (-31%)	-483.8
1935	CHC	NL	31	62	4	8	0	0	0	2	0	2	12	0.129	.279 (-54%)	.342 (-54%)	.399 (-68%)	.742 (-62%)	-658.9
1936	CHC	NL	35	60	9	14	0	0	3	11	0	10	13	0.233	.283 (-18%)	.349 (+1%)	.404 (-5%)	.753 (-2%)	2.0
1937	CHC	NL	34	71	4	12	3	1	0	9	0	6	22	0.169	.276 (-39%)	.342 (-32%)	.398 (-40%)	.740 (-36%)	-457.7
1938	CHC	NL	33	65	9	15	4	1	0	7	1	3	10	0.231	.272 (-15%)	.341 (-23%)	.392 (-18%)	.734 (-20%)	-244.4
1940	BRO	NL	34	43	2	8	1	0	0	2	0	2	12	0.186	—	—	—	—	0.0