Ike Pearson, baseball player, 1939-1948

Ike Pearson

Born: 3/1/1917 in Grenada, MS, USA

Died: 3/17/1985 in Sarasota, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1939-06-06 | Final Game: 1948-09-19

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Isaac Overton Pearson

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Biography

Ike Pearson was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1917, who played in Major League Baseball from 1939 until 1948. Throughout his career, Pearson was known for his resilience on the mound, navigating the challenges of a competitive pitching landscape during a time when the game was transitioning into the post-World War II era. His career record stood at 13 wins and 50 losses, complemented by an earned run average (ERA) of 4.83. Pearson recorded a total of 149 strikeouts and notched 8 saves, showcasing his ability to contribute in both starting and relief roles. Pearson's playing style was characterized by a steady approach, and although he faced difficulties in achieving a winning record, his perseverance exemplified the spirit of many players of his time, who were dedicated to the sport despite the odds. His years in the league coincided with significant developments in baseball, including the integration of the sport and the evolution of pitching strategies, which would shape the future of the game. While his statistics may not reflect the dominance of some contemporaries, Pearson's contributions to his teams during his tenure remain a testament to the hard work and determination found in baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
13 50 164 54 10 2 8 559.0 608 300 49 268 149 4.83 0

Career ERA 4.83 vs. league average 3.95 across their career seasons — 22.4% 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
1939 PHI NL 2 13 26 13 4 0 0 125.0 144 80 56 29 5.76 4.28 (-34%) -4315.0
1940 PHI NL 3 14 29 20 5 1 1 145.3 160 88 57 43 5.45 4.21 (-29%) -2247.6
1941 PHI NL 4 14 46 10 0 0 6 136.0 139 54 70 38 3.57 3.94 (+9%) -2782.6
1942 PHI NL 1 6 35 7 0 0 0 85.3 87 43 50 21 4.54 3.57 (-27%) -2225.2
1946 PHI NL 1 0 5 2 1 1 0 14.3 16 6 8 6 3.77 3.59 (-5%) -341.1
1948 CHW AL 2 3 23 2 0 0 1 53.0 62 29 27 12 4.92 4.10 (-20%) -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
165 159 8 20 2 0 1 8 0 5 34 0.126 0.152 0.157 0.310 0.0

Career AVG .126 vs. league average .263 across their career seasons — 52.1% below league average.

Career OBP .152 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — 54.3% below league average.

Career SLG .157 vs. league average .373 across their career seasons — 57.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.310 vs. league average 0.707 across their career seasons — 56.2% 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
1939 PHI NL 27 37 1 2 0 0 0 1 0 2 12 0.054 — — — — 0.0
1940 PHI NL 29 44 4 9 2 0 0 5 0 2 7 0.205 — — — — 0.0
1941 PHI NL 46 40 0 5 0 0 0 1 0 0 7 0.125 — — — — 0.0
1942 PHI NL 35 23 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 5 0.043 — — — — 0.0
1946 PHI NL 5 5 2 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0.200 — — — — 0.0
1948 CHW AL 23 10 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.200 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 164 0 21 128 5 10

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1939 PHI P 26 0 6 30 1 1
1940 PHI P 29 0 3 37 2 3
1941 PHI P 46 0 8 28 1 2
1942 PHI P 35 0 2 17 0 2
1946 PHI P 5 0 1 3 1 0
1948 CHA P 23 0 1 13 0 2

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 164

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Mississippi Delta Community College Moorhead MS 1936, 1937
University of Mississippi Oxford MS 1938, 1939