Jesse Petty

Born: 11/23/1894 in Orr, OK, USA

Died: 10/23/1971 in St. Paul, MN, USA

MLB Debut: 1921-04-14 | Final Game: 1930-09-28

Bats: R | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Jesse Lee Petty

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Biography

Jesse Petty was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1921 to 1930. Born in 1894, Petty made a name for himself during an era characterized by the transition away from the deadball era towards a more modern approach to baseball. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 67 wins and 78 losses, with a career earned run average (ERA) of 3.68. His ability to strike out batters was evident, as he recorded a total of 407 strikeouts, alongside four saves. Petty's playing style was marked by his versatility on the mound, contributing significantly to his teams during his tenure. He pitched for several teams throughout his career, showcasing resilience and determination in an era where pitching styles were evolving. Although he did not achieve superstar status, Petty's contributions to the game were notable, and he remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history. His career reflects the challenges and triumphs faced by players during the early years of the modern game.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
67	78	207	154	76	6	4	1208.3	1286	494	77	296	407	3.68	0

Career ERA 3.68 vs. league average 4.32 across their career seasons — 14.9% 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
1921	CLE	AL	0	0	4	0	0	0	0	9.0	10	2	0	0	2.00	4.02 (+50%)	0.0
1925	BRO	NL	9	9	28	22	7	0	0	153.0	188	83	47	39	4.88	4.55 (-7%)	-3065.6
1926	BRO	NL	17	17	38	33	23	1	1	275.7	246	87	79	101	2.84	4.11 (+31%)	3312.7
1927	BRO	NL	13	18	42	33	19	2	1	271.7	263	90	53	101	2.98	4.08 (+27%)	3483.2
1928	BRO	NL	15	15	40	31	15	2	1	234.0	264	105	56	74	4.04	4.13 (+2%)	-675.0
1929	PIT	NL	11	10	36	25	12	1	0	184.3	197	76	42	58	3.71	4.60 (+19%)	1703.9
1930	PIT	NL	1	6	10	7	0	0	1	41.3	67	38	13	16	8.27	4.80 (-72%)	-1707.7
1930	CHC	NL	1	3	9	3	0	0	0	39.3	51	13	6	18	2.97	4.80 (+38%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
207	413	23	53	10	1	0	24	1	7	126	0.128	0.143	0.157	0.300	-4117.1

Career AVG .128 vs. league average .286 across their career seasons — 55.1% below league average.

Career OBP .143 vs. league average .348 across their career seasons — 58.9% below league average.

Career SLG .157 vs. league average .404 across their career seasons — 61.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.300 vs. league average 0.751 across their career seasons — 60.0% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1921	CLE	AL	4	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1925	BRO	NL	28	50	5	7	1	0	2	0	2	11	0.140	.288 (-51%)	.349 (-50%)	.407 (-61%)	.756 (-56%)	-492.6
1926	BRO	NL	38	97	6	17	5	0	8	1	1	29	0.175	.279 (-37%)	.345 (-47%)	.390 (-42%)	.735 (-44%)	-767.3
1927	BRO	NL	42	91	3	9	1	1	2	0	1	32	0.099	.282 (-65%)	.344 (-68%)	.392 (-66%)	.736 (-67%)	-1089.8
1928	BRO	NL	40	81	5	9	1	0	4	0	2	27	0.111	.280 (-60%)	.342 (-61%)	.395 (-69%)	.737 (-65%)	-928.2
1929	PIT	NL	36	67	2	7	1	0	6	0	1	17	0.104	.289 (-64%)	.353 (-67%)	.415 (-71%)	.769 (-69%)	-839.1
1930	PIT	NL	10	12	1	1	0	0	1	0	0	3	0.083	—	—	—	—	0.0
1930	CHC	NL	9	13	1	3	1	0	1	0	0	6	0.231	—	—	—	—	0.0