Earl Gurley

Born: 8/6/1898 in Chattanooga, TN, USA

Died: 11/6/1968 in Buffalo, NY, USA

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 183 lbs

Full name: Earl C. Gurley

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Biography

Earl Gurley, born in 1898, is an active pitcher who continues to make his mark in the world of professional baseball. With a career record of 8-17, Gurley showcases a competitive spirit on the mound, demonstrating his ability to navigate the challenges of the game. His earned run average (ERA) stands at 5.22, reflecting the ups and downs often faced by pitchers in the modern era of baseball, characterized by powerful hitting and advanced analytics. Over the course of his career, he has recorded 119 strikeouts and has notched 1 save, highlighting his role as a reliable arm in critical situations. As an active player, Gurley's contributions extend beyond just statistics; he embodies the resilience and adaptability required to succeed in today's game. His experience on the mound serves as a testament to the evolving nature of baseball, where each player's journey contributes to the rich tapestry of the sport's history. Gurley's ongoing career provides fans and aspiring players with a living example of dedication and the relentless pursuit of excellence in the face of competition.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
8 17 52 28 17 0 1 269.0 311 156 9 107 119 5.22 0

Career ERA 5.22 vs. league average 4.18 across their career seasons — 24.7% 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
1922 SLS NNL 2 1 9 4 3 0 0 53.0 62 34 19 33 5.77 4.18 (-38%) 408.9
1923 SLS NNL 3 8 20 12 7 0 0 88.0 111 48 40 37 4.91 4.03 (-22%) -78.9
1924 MRS NNL 1 1 6 2 2 0 0 27.7 23 12 12 19 3.90 4.13 (+5%) 615.7
1925 CAG NNL 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 1.3 5 3 1 0 20.25 — 0.0
1925 ABC NNL 1 3 10 4 3 0 1 64.0 67 34 24 19 4.78 4.55 (-5%) 602.8
1927 HBG ECL 0 2 4 3 0 0 0 18.0 22 17 7 8 8.50 4.08 (-108%) -881.9
1932 MGS NSL 1 1 2 2 2 0 0 17.0 21 8 4 3 4.24 4.13 (-3%) 275.9

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
242 660 87 189 33 16 10 95 7 67 7 0.286 0.354 0.430 0.784 258.4

Career AVG .286 vs. league average .284 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .354 vs. league average .345 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .430 vs. league average .397 across their career seasons — +8.3% above league average.

Career OPS 0.784 vs. league average 0.743 across their career seasons — +5.6% above 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
1922 SLS NNL 10 20 3 7 1 0 1 3 0 2 0 0.350 — — — — 0.0
1923 SLS NNL 24 41 8 15 4 2 3 12 0 1 0 0.366 — — — — 0.0
1924 MRS NNL 58 192 20 52 11 3 1 20 3 15 2 0.271 .283 (-5%) .345 (-6%) .389 (-4%) .734 (-5%) -200.4
1925 MRS NNL 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1925 CAG NNL 23 72 8 23 4 3 0 8 0 5 0 0.319 .288 (+11%) .349 (+4%) .407 (+13%) .756 (+9%) 0.0
1925 ABC NNL 37 101 20 35 5 2 4 18 2 17 0 0.347 .288 (+20%) .349 (+26%) .407 (+36%) .756 (+32%) 0.0
1927 HBG ECL 14 17 0 4 0 1 0 1 0 2 0 0.235 — — — — 0.0
1927 BBB NNL 10 28 4 8 0 1 0 4 0 3 0 0.286 — — — — 0.0
1927 CAG NNL 1 4 1 2 1 0 0 2 0 0 0 0.500 — — — — 0.0
1928 MRS NNL 30 76 11 19 4 1 0 10 2 9 0 0.250 .280 (-11%) .342 (-2%) .395 (-17%) .737 (-10%) -110.3
1929 BBB NNL 12 39 4 8 1 2 1 9 0 3 0 0.205 — — — — 0.0
1932 MGS NSL 22 69 8 16 2 1 0 8 0 10 5 0.232 .275 (-16%) .335 (+1%) .391 (-26%) .726 (-14%) -125.7

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 20 18 182 7 7 2
OF 154 94 148 9 13 1
P 52 28 13 54 5 2
PH 1 0 0 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1922 SLS P 9 4 3 15 2 0
1923 SLS OF 2 1 2 0 0 0
1923 SLS P 20 12 6 30 1 2
1924 MRS OF 55 52 85 5 6 1
1924 MRS P 6 2 1 4 1 0
1925 MRS PH 1 0 0 0 0 0
1925 CAG OF 21 0 0 0 0 0
1925 CAG P 1 1 0 0 0 0
1925 ABC 1B 1 0 0 0 0 0
1925 ABC OF 25 0 0 0 0 0
1925 ABC P 10 4 0 0 0 0
1927 HBG OF 2 1 1 0 0 0
1927 HBG P 4 3 2 3 1 0
1927 BBB OF 10 10 14 0 1 0
1927 CAG OF 1 1 0 1 0 0
1928 MRS 1B 1 0 3 0 0 0
1928 MRS OF 24 17 31 1 2 0
1929 BBB OF 12 10 11 2 4 0
1932 MGS 1B 18 18 179 7 7 2
1932 MGS OF 2 2 4 0 0 0
1932 MGS P 2 2 1 2 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 52
First Base 20
Left Field 93
Center Field 11
Right Field 50