Percy Forrest

Born: 11/8/1916 in New Orleans, LA, USA

Died: 5/9/1994 in New York, NY, USA

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 158 lbs

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Biography

Percy Forrest, born in 1916, is an active pitcher whose career spans several decades in professional baseball. Known for his resilience on the mound, Forrest has navigated the challenges of modern baseball with determination. His current record stands at 3-20, reflecting the highs and lows that come with a long tenure in the sport. With an earned run average (ERA) of 7.48, he showcases the gritty nature of a pitcher who continues to compete at a high level despite the statistical hurdles he faces. Over the course of his career, he has accumulated 58 strikeouts, demonstrating his ability to generate swings and misses against formidable hitters. Forrest's journey through the game highlights the evolving landscape of baseball, where pitchers often face an increasing number of powerful lineups and advanced analytics. As he remains actively engaged in the sport, his experiences contribute to the rich tapestry of the game, representing a time when pitchers had to adapt to the ever-changing dynamics of hitting techniques and training regimens. While he has yet to record a save, his role as a dependable arm in the bullpen showcases the importance of perseverance and adaptability in a professional athlete's career. Percy Forrest continues to be a part of baseball history, embodying the spirit of competition that defines the sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
3 20 38 27 11 0 0 187.7 250 156 12 87 58 7.48 0

Career ERA 7.48 vs. league average 3.82 across their career seasons — 95.7% 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
1938 CAG NAL 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 6.3 8 4 2 3 5.68 — 0.0
1939 CAG NAL 0 1 3 3 1 0 0 11.0 9 6 7 3 4.91 4.28 (-15%) -40.8
1939 MRS NAL 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 9.0 7 5 1 6 5.00 4.28 (-17%) 0.0
1943 NBY NN2 1 7 11 8 5 0 0 58.3 67 42 27 18 6.48 3.50 (-85%) -1198.2
1944 NE NN2 0 2 2 2 0 0 0 6.3 10 7 2 1 9.95 — 0.0
1944 NBY NN2 1 3 7 5 2 0 0 46.7 69 40 25 12 7.71 3.57 (-116%) -963.8
1945 NBY NN2 1 1 3 3 1 0 0 21.3 31 16 9 6 6.75 3.67 (-84%) -194.4
1946 NBY NN2 0 4 10 4 1 0 0 28.7 49 36 14 9 11.30 3.59 (-215%) -935.9

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
44 84 8 19 4 0 0 13 0 4 0 0.226 0.270 0.274 0.543 0.0

Career AVG .226 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — 14.2% below league average.

Career OBP .270 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — 18.8% below league average.

Career SLG .274 vs. league average .367 across their career seasons — 25.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.543 vs. league average 0.699 across their career seasons — 22.3% 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
1938 CAG NAL 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1939 CAG NAL 3 5 0 2 0 0 0 2 0 1 0 0.400 — — — — 0.0
1939 MRS NAL 1 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.333 — — — — 0.0
1943 NBY NN2 11 22 1 4 0 0 0 4 0 1 0 0.182 — — — — 0.0
1944 NE NN2 2 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1944 NBY NN2 8 20 3 4 1 0 0 2 0 0 0 0.200 — — — — 0.0
1945 NBY NN2 4 12 2 5 2 0 0 3 0 1 0 0.417 — — — — 0.0
1946 NBY NN2 14 16 1 3 1 0 0 2 0 1 0 0.188 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 5 2 6 1 1 0
P 38 27 2 52 6 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1938 CAG P 1 1 0 2 0 0
1939 CAG P 3 3 0 1 0 0
1939 MRS P 1 1 0 3 0 0
1943 NBY P 11 8 0 17 4 0
1944 NE P 2 2 0 2 0 0
1944 NBY OF 1 0 0 0 0 0
1944 NBY P 7 5 2 12 2 0
1945 NBY OF 1 1 1 1 0 0
1945 NBY P 3 3 0 8 0 0
1946 NBY OF 3 1 5 0 1 0
1946 NBY P 10 4 0 7 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 38
Left Field 2
Center Field 2
Right Field 1