Red Evans

Born: 11/12/1906 in Chicago, IL, USA

Died: 6/14/1982 in Lakeview, AR, USA

MLB Debut: 1936-04-24 | Final Game: 1939-08-27

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 168 lbs

Full name: Russell Edison Evans

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Biography

Red Evans was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1936 to 1939. Born in 1906, Evans made his mark in a challenging era for pitchers, navigating the transition away from the deadball era towards a more offensive-minded game. His career, though brief, provided insights into the evolving strategies of the sport during the late 1930s. Throughout his time in the league, Evans compiled a win-loss record of 1-11 and maintained an earned run average (ERA) of 6.21. He struck out 47 batters and recorded 2 saves, showcasing his ability to contribute in high-pressure situations despite the overall challenges he faced on the mound. While his statistics may not reflect the dominance of some of his contemporaries, Evans's perseverance and contributions to his teams during the formative years of modern baseball remain a part of the rich tapestry of the sport’s history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
1	11	41	6	0	0	2	111.7	144	77	8	48	47	6.21	0

Career ERA 6.21 vs. league average 4.43 across their career seasons — 40.0% 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	CHW	AL	0	3	17	0	0	0	1	47.3	70	40	22	19	7.61	4.59 (-66%)	-
1939	BRO	NL	1	8	24	6	0	0	1	64.3	74	37	26	28	5.18	4.28 (-21%)	106.5

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
42	28	3	6	0	0	0	2	0	1	7	0.214	0.241	0.214	0.456	0.0

Career AVG .214 vs. league average .279 across their career seasons — 23.2% below league average.

Career OBP .241 vs. league average .346 across their career seasons — 30.2% below league average.

Career SLG .214 vs. league average .399 across their career seasons — 46.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.456 vs. league average 0.744 across their career seasons — 38.8% 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	CHW	AL	18	15	1	2	0	0	0	1	0	0	3	0.133	—	—	—	—	0.0
1939	BRO	NL	24	13	2	4	0	0	0	1	0	1	4	0.308	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	41	0	8	34	2	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1936	CHA	P	17	0	3	15	1	0
1939	BRO	P	24	0	5	19	1	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	41