Monty Stratton

Born: 5/21/1912 in Wagner, TX, USA

Died: 9/29/1982 in Greenville, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1934-06-02 | Final Game: 1938-09-27

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'5" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Monty Franklin Pierce Stratton

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Biography

Monty Stratton was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1934 to 1938. Born in 1912, Stratton made a name for himself in the major leagues during a time when the game was beginning to evolve, transitioning from the deadball era to a more offensive-focused style. He played the majority of his career with the Chicago White Sox, where he showcased his pitching prowess and competitive spirit. Over his career, Stratton compiled a record of 36 wins and 23 losses, with a commendable earned run average (ERA) of 3.71. He recorded 196 strikeouts and contributed 2 saves, demonstrating his ability to navigate tough situations on the mound. Stratton's performance earned him an All-Star selection, highlighting his status as one of the notable pitchers of his era. Unfortunately, his career was cut short due to a tragic accident that limited his time in the league, but his contributions to the game during his brief tenure have left a lasting impression.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
36	23	70	62	36	5	2	487.3	489	201	32	149	196	3.71	0

Career ERA 3.71 vs. league average 4.38 across their career seasons — 15.3% 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
1934	CHW	AL	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	3.3	4	2	1	0	5.40	—	-
1935	CHW	AL	1	2	5	5	2	0	0	38.0	40	17	9	8	4.03	4.35 (+7%)	-
1936	CHW	AL	5	7	16	14	3	0	0	95.0	117	55	46	37	5.21	4.59 (-14%)	-
1937	CHW	AL	15	5	22	21	14	5	0	164.7	142	44	37	69	2.40	4.34 (+45%)	-
1938	CHW	AL	15	9	26	22	17	0	2	186.3	186	83	56	82	4.01	4.35 (+8%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
71	192	33	43	10	0	4	24	0	4	24	0.224	0.244	0.339	0.582	-457.8

Career AVG .224 vs. league average .278 across their career seasons — 19.5% below league average.

Career OBP .244 vs. league average .343 across their career seasons — 29.0% below league average.

Career SLG .339 vs. league average .397 across their career seasons — 14.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.582 vs. league average 0.741 across their career seasons — 21.4% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1934	CHW	AL	1	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1935	CHW	AL	5	14	0	2	1	0	1	0	2	0.143	—	—	—	—	0.0
1936	CHW	AL	16	37	7	8	2	1	7	2	4	0.216	—	—	—	—	0.0
1937	CHW	AL	22	60	9	12	2	1	6	0	9	0.200	.276 (-28%)	.342 (-42%)	.398 (-29%)	.740 (-35%)	-366.9
1938	CHW	AL	27	79	17	21	5	2	10	2	9	0.266	.272 (-3%)	.341 (-14%)	.392 (+3%)	.734 (-5%)	-90.9