Monte Pearson, baseball player, 1932-1941

Monte Pearson

Born: 9/2/1908 in Oakland, CA, USA

Died: 1/27/1978 in Fresno, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1932-04-22 | Final Game: 1941-08-05

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Montgomery Marcellus Pearson

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Biography

Monte Pearson was a prominent pitcher in Major League Baseball, whose career spanned from 1932 to 1941. Born in 1908, Pearson made his mark during a transformative period in baseball, which included the rise of new pitching techniques and the increasing significance of the starting pitcher. Over his career, he recorded a solid win-loss record of 100-61 and maintained an earned run average (ERA) of 4.0, showcasing his effectiveness on the mound. Throughout his tenure, he struck out 703 batters and notched 4 saves, demonstrating his ability to dominate opposing hitters and contribute in high-pressure situations. Pearson's excellence earned him two All-Star selections, reflecting his status among the elite pitchers of his time. Known for his competitive spirit and strategic approach to pitching, he played a key role in the success of his teams during the late 1930s, a period marked by the transition from the deadball era to a more offense-driven game. His legacy is remembered not only for his statistics but also for his contributions to the teams he played for, which included significant performances that helped shape the landscape of baseball during his era. Pearson's career remains a noteworthy chapter in the history of the sport, illustrating the evolution of pitching in the early 20th century.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
100 61 224 191 94 5 4 1429.7 1392 635 82 740 703 4.00 0

Career ERA 4.00 vs. league average 4.23 across their career seasons — 5.5% 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
1932 CLE AL 0 0 8 0 0 0 0 8.0 10 9 11 5 10.12 — 0.0
1933 CLE AL 10 5 19 16 10 0 0 135.3 111 35 55 54 2.33 3.86 (+40%) 151.4
1934 CLE AL 18 13 39 33 19 0 2 254.7 257 128 130 140 4.52 4.29 (-5%) -1273.7
1935 CLE AL 8 13 30 24 10 1 0 181.7 199 99 103 90 4.90 4.35 (-13%) -931.4
1936 NYY AL 19 7 33 31 15 1 1 223.0 191 92 135 118 3.71 4.59 (+19%) -
1937 NYY AL 9 3 22 20 7 1 1 144.7 145 51 64 71 3.17 4.34 (+27%) -
1938 NYY AL 16 7 28 27 17 1 0 202.0 198 89 113 98 3.97 4.35 (+9%) -
1939 NYY AL 12 5 22 20 8 0 0 146.3 151 73 70 76 4.49 4.28 (-5%) -
1940 NYY AL 7 5 16 16 7 1 0 109.7 108 45 44 43 3.69 4.21 (+12%) -
1941 CIN NL 1 3 7 4 1 0 0 24.3 22 14 15 8 5.18 3.94 (-32%) -1017.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
225 513 58 117 24 1 2 62 2 39 59 0.228 0.283 0.290 0.573 -1577.7

Career AVG .228 vs. league average .274 across their career seasons — 16.8% below league average.

Career OBP .283 vs. league average .339 across their career seasons — 16.7% below league average.

Career SLG .290 vs. league average .391 across their career seasons — 25.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.573 vs. league average 0.730 across their career seasons — 21.5% 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
1932 CLE AL 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1933 CLE AL 19 50 6 13 1 0 0 4 0 1 2 0.260 .270 (-4%) .329 (-17%) .377 (-26%) .707 (-22%) -175.4
1934 CLE AL 39 92 7 25 5 0 1 10 0 5 10 0.272 .278 (-2%) .340 (-9%) .392 (-9%) .733 (-9%) -151.1
1935 CLE AL 30 62 8 11 4 0 0 6 1 7 7 0.177 .279 (-37%) .342 (-24%) .399 (-39%) .742 (-32%) -345.3
1936 NYY AL 33 91 12 23 4 0 1 20 0 8 13 0.253 .283 (-11%) .349 (-10%) .404 (-18%) .753 (-15%) -232.5
1937 NYY AL 22 51 6 11 2 0 0 7 0 3 5 0.216 .276 (-22%) .342 (-24%) .398 (-36%) .740 (-31%) -265.6
1938 NYY AL 28 76 8 13 4 0 0 6 1 7 7 0.171 .272 (-37%) .341 (-29%) .392 (-43%) .734 (-37%) -480.9
1939 NYY AL 22 53 9 17 3 1 0 7 0 5 6 0.321 .274 (+17%) .342 (+11%) .393 (+6%) .735 (+8%) 73.3
1940 NYY AL 16 33 2 4 1 0 0 2 0 3 7 0.121 — — — — 0.0
1941 CIN NL 8 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
4 12 1 3 1 0 0 0 2 2 0.250

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1939 WS NYA 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000
1938 WS NYA 1 3 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0.333
1937 WS NYA 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0.000
1936 WS NYA 1 4 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0.500

Playoff Career Pitching

W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
4 0 4 4 0 35.7 19 4 7 28 1.01

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year Round Team W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
1939 WS NYA 1 0 1 1 0 9.0 2 0 1 8 0.00
1938 WS NYA 1 0 1 1 0 9.0 5 1 2 9 1.00
1937 WS NYA 1 0 1 1 0 8.7 5 1 2 4 1.04
1936 WS NYA 1 0 1 1 0 9.0 7 2 2 7 2.00

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 224 0 62 285 10 33

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1932 CLE P 8 0 0 6 0 0
1933 CLE P 19 0 1 26 2 2
1934 CLE P 39 0 15 48 2 5
1935 CLE P 30 0 8 42 2 5
1936 NYA P 33 0 12 39 1 3
1937 NYA P 22 0 5 23 1 3
1938 NYA P 28 0 11 40 2 8
1939 NYA P 22 0 3 29 0 5
1940 NYA P 16 0 6 29 0 2
1941 CIN P 7 0 1 3 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
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