Bert Maxwell, baseball player, 1906-1914

Bert Maxwell

Born: 10/17/1886 in Texarkana, AR, USA

Died: 12/10/1961 in Brady, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1906-09-12 | Final Game: 1914-09-14

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: James Albert Maxwell

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Biography

Bert Maxwell was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1906 to 1914. Born in 1886, Maxwell’s career spanned the early 20th century, a time when baseball was transitioning from the deadball era to a more offensive-minded game. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 4 wins and 7 losses, with a earned run average (ERA) of 4.16. Known for his competitive spirit on the mound, he struck out 35 batters and recorded 1 save, showcasing his ability to contribute both as a starter and a relief pitcher. Maxwell played for several teams during his time in the league, but his contributions were often overshadowed by the rising stars of the era. His career spanned a period marked by changing strategies and the evolving nature of pitching, as teams began to place a greater emphasis on strikeouts and specialized roles for pitchers. Although his statistics may not reflect the dominance of some of his contemporaries, Maxwell's role in the early professional game helped lay the groundwork for future generations of pitchers.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
4 7 21 12 9 1 1 123.3 144 57 0 42 35 4.16 0

Career ERA 4.16 vs. league average 2.86 across their career seasons — 45.6% 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
1906 PIT NL 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 8.0 8 5 2 1 5.62 — 0.0
1908 PHA AL 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 13.0 23 16 9 7 11.08 2.40 (-362%) -388.7
1911 NY1 NL 1 2 4 3 3 0 0 31.0 37 10 7 8 2.90 3.37 (+14%) 169.8
1914 BRF FL 3 4 12 8 6 1 1 71.3 76 26 24 19 3.28 2.93 (-12%) -95.2

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
21 40 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 3 11 0.075 0.140 0.075 0.215 0.0

Career AVG .075 vs. league average .253 across their career seasons — 70.3% below league average.

Career OBP .140 vs. league average .317 across their career seasons — 56.0% below league average.

Career SLG .075 vs. league average .331 across their career seasons — 77.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.215 vs. league average 0.648 across their career seasons — 66.9% 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
1906 PIT NL 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1908 PHA AL 4 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1911 NY1 NL 4 9 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 3 0.111 — — — — 0.0
1914 BRF FL 12 23 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0.087 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 21 1 9 40 2 4

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1906 PIT P 1 1 0 3 0 1
1908 PHA P 4 0 1 3 0 0
1911 NY1 P 4 0 3 11 1 1
1914 BRF P 12 0 5 23 1 2

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 21