Pepper Sharpe

Born: 12/9/1918 in Rena Lara, MS, USA

Died: 12/4/1997 in San Diego, CA, USA

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 150 lbs

Full name: Robert Ernest Sharpe

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Biography

Pepper Sharpe, born in 1918, is an active pitcher in Major League Baseball, known for his competitive spirit and tenacity on the mound. Over the course of his career, he has accumulated a record of 2-5, showcasing his determination to improve with each outing. With an earned run average (ERA) of 5.08, Sharpe displays a willingness to challenge hitters, as evidenced by his 26 strikeouts. While he does not have any saves to his name, his role as a pitcher continues to evolve in the fast-paced environment of today's game. Sharpe’s career unfolds during a transformative era in baseball, where the game is marked by a blend of traditional skills and modern analytics. As he continues to compete, he represents a bridge between the historic roots of the sport and its contemporary challenges. His ongoing presence in the league not only highlights his perseverance but also adds depth to the narrative of players navigating their careers in the ever-changing landscape of baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
2 5 13 8 4 0 0 62.0 70 35 3 25 26 5.08 0

Career ERA 5.08 vs. league average 3.78 across their career seasons — 34.3% 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
1943 MRS NAL 0 0 2 1 0 0 0 4.3 9 6 3 1 12.46 — 0.0
1944 MRS NAL 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 8.0 3 0 3 5 0.00 — 0.0
1944 CAG NAL 0 2 4 2 1 0 0 15.0 16 12 6 10 7.20 3.57 (-101%) 236.9
1947 MRS NAL 2 0 3 3 2 0 0 21.7 28 10 8 7 4.15 3.97 (-5%) 443.0
1948 MRS NAL 0 2 3 1 0 0 0 13.0 14 7 5 3 4.85 4.10 (-18%) -770.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
34 60 11 19 2 1 0 5 0 6 0 0.317 0.379 0.383 0.762 0.0

Career AVG .317 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — +21.4% above league average.

Career OBP .379 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — +14.1% above league average.

Career SLG .383 vs. league average .365 across their career seasons — +5.1% above league average.

Career OPS 0.762 vs. league average 0.697 across their career seasons — +9.4% above 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
1943 MRS NAL 6 12 0 4 1 0 0 1 0 1 0 0.333 — — — — 0.0
1944 MRS NAL 8 20 2 6 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0.300 — — — — 0.0
1944 CAG NAL 6 10 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.300 — — — — 0.0
1947 MRS NAL 9 12 7 4 0 0 0 2 0 3 0 0.333 — — — — 0.0
1948 MRS NAL 5 6 1 2 1 0 0 1 0 2 0 0.333 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 2 1 15 1 1 1
OF 11 8 14 0 0 0
P 13 8 4 15 1 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1943 MRS OF 4 4 12 0 0 0
1943 MRS P 2 1 0 2 0 0
1944 MRS 1B 1 0 2 0 0 0
1944 MRS OF 6 4 2 0 0 0
1944 MRS P 1 1 1 1 1 0
1944 CAG 1B 1 1 13 1 1 1
1944 CAG P 4 2 2 8 0 0
1947 MRS P 3 3 0 4 0 0
1948 MRS OF 1 0 0 0 0 0
1948 MRS P 3 1 1 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 13
First Base 2
Left Field 4
Center Field 3
Right Field 4