Art Herring, baseball player, 1929-1947

Art Herring

Born: 3/10/1906 in Altus, OK, USA

Died: 12/2/1995 in Marion, IN, USA

MLB Debut: 1929-09-12 | Final Game: 1947-06-15

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'7" | Weight: 168 lbs

Full name: Arthur L. Herring

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Biography

Art Herring was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1929 to 1947. Born in 1906, Herring made his mark during a transitional period in Major League Baseball, moving from the tail end of the deadball era into a time characterized by evolving offensive strategies. Throughout his career, he compiled a record of 34 wins and 38 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.32. His ability to strike out batters was a notable aspect of his game, as he recorded a total of 243 strikeouts, alongside 13 saves, showcasing his versatility and effectiveness on the mound. Herring's playing style was defined by his competitive spirit and adaptability, which allowed him to navigate the changing dynamics of the game during his time. While he may not have been considered a superstar, his contributions to the teams he played for were significant, reflecting the dedication and resilience of many pitchers of his era. As baseball evolved, Herring's career serves as a reminder of the many players who played vital roles in shaping the sport during a period of transformation. He retired in 1947, leaving behind a legacy that highlights the importance of perseverance and skill in the world of baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
34 38 199 56 25 3 13 697.7 754 335 41 284 243 4.32 0

Career ERA 4.32 vs. league average 4.09 across their career seasons — 5.7% 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
1929 DET AL 2 1 4 4 2 0 0 32.0 38 17 19 15 4.78 4.60 (-4%) 256.6
1930 DET AL 3 3 23 6 1 0 0 77.7 97 46 36 16 5.33 4.80 (-11%) -467.0
1931 DET AL 7 13 35 16 9 0 1 165.0 186 79 67 64 4.31 4.10 (-5%) -1099.4
1932 DET AL 1 2 12 0 0 0 2 22.3 25 13 15 12 5.24 4.13 (-27%) -695.2
1933 DET AL 1 2 24 3 1 0 0 61.0 61 26 20 20 3.84 3.86 (+1%) -1098.3
1934 BRO NL 2 4 14 4 2 0 0 49.3 63 34 29 15 6.20 4.29 (-45%) -762.3
1939 CHW AL 0 0 7 0 0 0 0 14.3 13 9 5 8 5.65 4.28 (-32%) -
1944 BRO NL 3 4 12 6 3 1 1 55.3 59 21 17 19 3.42 3.57 (+4%) -136.6
1945 BRO NL 7 4 22 15 7 2 2 124.0 103 48 43 34 3.48 3.67 (+5%) -2444.7
1946 BRO NL 7 2 35 2 0 0 5 86.0 91 32 29 34 3.35 3.59 (+7%) 977.6
1947 PIT NL 1 3 11 0 0 0 2 10.7 18 10 4 6 8.44 3.97 (-112%) -636.3

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
200 208 29 31 6 2 0 9 1 15 27 0.149 0.210 0.197 0.407 -322.9

Career AVG .149 vs. league average .273 across their career seasons — 45.4% below league average.

Career OBP .210 vs. league average .338 across their career seasons — 37.9% below league average.

Career SLG .197 vs. league average .386 across their career seasons — 48.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.407 vs. league average 0.724 across their career seasons — 43.8% 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
1929 DET AL 4 14 2 3 2 1 0 3 0 0 1 0.214 — — — — 0.0
1930 DET AL 23 23 2 3 0 0 0 0 0 1 4 0.130 — — — — 0.0
1931 DET AL 35 55 10 11 2 0 0 3 0 3 6 0.200 .276 (-28%) .338 (-29%) .388 (-39%) .726 (-34%) -322.9
1932 DET AL 12 4 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1933 DET AL 24 13 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 1 0.077 — — — — 0.0
1934 BRO NL 14 14 1 2 0 0 0 2 0 4 3 0.143 — — — — 0.0
1939 CHW AL 7 4 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1944 BRO NL 12 15 5 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0.200 — — — — 0.0
1945 BRO NL 23 42 3 4 0 0 0 1 1 2 6 0.095 — — — — 0.0
1946 BRO NL 35 22 2 4 2 0 0 0 0 1 2 0.182 — — — — 0.0
1947 PIT NL 11 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 199 0 33 153 6 17

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1929 DET P 4 0 2 7 0 0
1930 DET P 23 0 4 14 0 1
1931 DET P 35 0 9 39 3 6
1932 DET P 12 0 0 6 0 1
1933 DET P 24 0 0 11 0 2
1934 BRO P 14 0 3 9 1 0
1939 CHA P 7 0 0 3 0 0
1944 BRO P 12 0 3 11 0 1
1945 BRO P 22 0 7 27 0 4
1946 BRO P 35 0 5 25 2 2
1947 PIT P 11 0 0 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 199