Ira Hutchinson, baseball player, 1933-1945

Ira Hutchinson

Born: 8/31/1910 in Chicago, IL, USA

Died: 8/21/1973 in Chicago, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1933-09-24 | Final Game: 1945-07-19

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Ira Kendall Hutchinson

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Biography

Ira Hutchinson, born in 1910, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1933 to 1945. He made his mark during a time when Major League Baseball was evolving, transitioning from the pre-World War II era into a period marked by significant changes in the game. Over his career, Hutchinson compiled a record of 34 wins and 33 losses, demonstrating his competitiveness on the mound. He finished with an earned run average (ERA) of 3.76, a respectable figure that reflects his ability to manage opposing hitters effectively during a time when offensive production was on the rise. Hutchinson recorded 179 strikeouts and secured 13 saves over his career, showcasing his capability as both a starter and a reliever. His contributions to the teams he played for were vital, especially in clutch situations where his skills as a pitcher could turn the tide of a game. While not a household name, Hutchinson's performance in the league contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history during an era that laid the groundwork for future generations of players. His legacy is one of resilience and adaptability in a sport that was continually evolving.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
34 33 209 32 7 2 13 610.7 628 255 33 249 179 3.76 0

Career ERA 3.76 vs. league average 4.03 across their career seasons — 6.7% better 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
1933 CHW AL 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 4.0 7 6 3 2 13.50 — -
1937 BSN NL 4 6 31 8 1 0 0 91.7 99 38 35 29 3.73 4.34 (+14%) 54.1
1938 BSN NL 9 8 36 12 4 1 4 151.0 150 46 61 38 2.74 4.35 (+37%) 812.0
1939 BRO NL 5 2 41 1 0 0 1 105.7 103 51 51 46 4.34 4.28 (-1%) -1343.9
1940 STL NL 4 2 20 2 1 0 1 63.3 68 22 19 19 3.13 4.21 (+26%) -
1941 STL NL 1 5 29 0 0 0 5 46.7 32 20 19 19 3.86 3.94 (+2%) -
1944 BSN NL 9 7 40 8 1 1 1 119.7 136 56 53 22 4.21 3.57 (-18%) -3096.4
1945 BSN NL 2 3 11 0 0 0 1 28.7 33 16 8 4 5.02 3.67 (-37%) -447.1

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
209 171 12 24 1 0 0 7 0 3 52 0.140 0.155 0.146 0.301 -456.0

Career AVG .140 vs. league average .268 across their career seasons — 47.7% below league average.

Career OBP .155 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — 53.7% below league average.

Career SLG .146 vs. league average .379 across their career seasons — 61.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.301 vs. league average 0.714 across their career seasons — 57.8% 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
1933 CHW AL 1 2 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0.500 — — — — 0.0
1937 BSN NL 31 26 1 3 1 0 0 2 0 0 10 0.115 — — — — 0.0
1938 BSN NL 36 52 5 9 0 0 0 2 0 1 12 0.173 .272 (-37%) .341 (-45%) .392 (-56%) .734 (-51%) -456.0
1939 BRO NL 41 27 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 9 0.037 — — — — 0.0
1940 STL NL 20 18 2 4 0 0 0 0 0 1 8 0.222 — — — — 0.0
1941 STL NL 29 8 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.250 — — — — 0.0
1944 BSN NL 40 29 2 4 0 0 0 1 0 1 8 0.138 — — — — 0.0
1945 BSN NL 11 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 209 0 29 147 5 16

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1933 CHA P 1 0 0 0 0 0
1937 BSN P 31 0 5 24 1 1
1938 BSN P 36 0 14 33 1 4
1939 BRO P 41 0 3 28 0 2
1940 SLN P 20 0 2 14 1 1
1941 SLN P 29 0 2 10 2 3
1944 BSN P 40 0 3 29 0 4
1945 BSN P 11 0 0 9 0 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 209