Ernie Nevers, baseball player, 1926-1928

Ernie Nevers

Born: 6/11/1902 in Willow River, MN, USA

Died: 5/3/1976 in Greenbrae, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1926-04-26 | Final Game: 1928-05-04

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 205 lbs

Full name: Ernest Alonzo Nevers

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Biography

Ernie Nevers was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1926 to 1928. Born in 1902, Nevers played during an era when the game was evolving, and he was part of a period marked by the transition from the deadball era to a more offense-driven game. Over the course of his brief career, he amassed a record of 6 wins and 12 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.64. His contributions to the mound included 39 strikeouts and 2 saves, showcasing his ability to be a reliable option in relief situations. While Nevers's career may not have been lengthy, he was part of the fabric of baseball during a time when the sport was gaining popularity and moving towards more competitive play. His pitching style and determination on the mound reflected the grit and resilience of players from his generation, contributing to the rich history of the sport. Though he may not be a household name today, Ernie Nevers remains a part of the baseball narrative, representing the early 20th-century players who helped pave the way for future generations.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
6 12 44 12 6 0 2 178.3 196 92 13 61 39 4.64 0

Career ERA 4.64 vs. league average 4.11 across their career seasons — 13.1% 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
1926 SLA AL 2 4 11 7 4 0 0 74.7 82 37 24 16 4.46 4.11 (-9%) -445.1
1927 SLA AL 3 8 27 5 2 0 2 94.7 105 52 35 22 4.94 4.08 (-21%) -1965.9
1928 SLA AL 1 0 6 0 0 0 0 9.0 9 3 2 1 3.00 4.13 (+27%) 0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
45 60 2 12 2 0 0 1 0 0 18 0.200 0.200 0.233 0.433 0.0

Career AVG .200 vs. league average .281 across their career seasons — 28.8% below league average.

Career OBP .200 vs. league average .344 across their career seasons — 41.9% below league average.

Career SLG .233 vs. league average .393 across their career seasons — 40.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.433 vs. league average 0.737 across their career seasons — 41.2% 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
1926 SLA AL 12 27 0 5 1 0 0 0 0 0 8 0.185 — — — — 0.0
1927 SLA AL 27 32 2 7 1 0 0 1 0 0 9 0.219 — — — — 0.0
1928 SLA AL 6 1 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 44 0 14 60 4 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1926 SLA P 11 0 8 27 0 1
1927 SLA P 27 0 5 31 4 0
1928 SLA P 6 0 1 2 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 44

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Stanford University Palo Alto CA 1924, 1925