Rube Ehrhardt

Born: 11/20/1894 in Beecher, IL, USA

Died: 4/27/1980 in Chicago, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1924-07-18 | Final Game: 1929-10-05

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

Full name: Welton Claude Ehrhardt

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Biography

Rube Ehrhardt, born in 1894, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1924 until his retirement on October 5, 1929. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 22 wins and 34 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.15. Ehrhardt was known for his ability to strike out batters, amassing a total of 128 strikeouts, and he contributed to his teams' performances with 10 saves, showcasing his versatility as a pitcher during a period when the game was evolving rapidly. Ehrhardt's career unfolded during the late 1920s, a time characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offense-driven style of play. While he may not have been among the most dominant pitchers of his time, his contributions on the mound reflected the gritty determination and competitive spirit that defined many players of his era. His legacy is a testament to the hard work and dedication of pitchers who, while perhaps overshadowed by their contemporaries, played a crucial role in the fabric of baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
22	34	193	40	22	3	10	587.3	633	271	26	200	128	4.15	0

Career ERA 4.15 vs. league average 4.27 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
1924	BRO	NL	5	3	15	9	6	2	0	83.7	71	21	17	13	2.26	4.13 (+45%)	-405.8
1925	BRO	NL	10	14	36	24	12	0	1	207.7	239	116	62	47	5.03	4.55 (-10%)	-882.3
1926	BRO	NL	2	5	44	1	0	0	4	97.0	101	42	35	25	3.90	4.11 (+5%)	-493.9
1927	BRO	NL	3	7	46	3	2	0	2	95.7	90	38	37	22	3.57	4.08 (+12%)	-512.0
1928	BRO	NL	1	3	28	2	1	0	2	54.0	74	28	27	12	4.67	4.13 (-13%)	-426.3
1929	CIN	NL	1	2	24	1	1	1	1	49.3	58	26	22	9	4.74	4.60 (-3%)	-379.8

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
193	173	15	37	5	1	1	12	1	6	48	0.214	0.240	0.272	0.512	-335.5

Career AVG .214 vs. league average .284 across their career seasons — 24.7% below league average.

Career OBP .240 vs. league average .347 across their career seasons — 30.7% below league average.

Career SLG .272 vs. league average .398 across their career seasons — 31.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.512 vs. league average 0.745 across their career seasons — 31.3% 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
1924	BRO	NL	15	29	2	4	0	1	0	1	0	0	8	0.138	—	—	—	—	0.0
1925	BRO	NL	36	71	6	15	3	0	1	7	0	5	17	0.211	.288 (-27%)	.349 (-25%)	.407 (-27%)	.756 (-26%)	-335.5
1926	BRO	NL	44	24	2	6	1	0	0	0	1	0	10	0.250	—	—	—	—	0.0
1927	BRO	NL	46	24	4	6	1	0	0	2	0	1	6	0.250	—	—	—	—	0.0
1928	BRO	NL	28	14	0	4	0	0	0	2	0	0	2	0.286	—	—	—	—	0.0
1929	CIN	NL	24	11	1	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	5	0.182	—	—	—	—	0.0