Ernie Wingard

Born: 10/17/1900 in Prattville, AL, USA

Died: 1/17/1977 in Prattville, AL, USA

MLB Debut: 1924-05-01 | Final Game: 1927-09-25

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 176 lbs

Full name: Ernest James Wingard

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Biography

Ernie Wingard was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1924 until 1927. Born in 1900, Wingard made his debut during an era characterized by a transition in offensive strategies and an evolving approach to pitching. Over the course of his career, he compiled a win-loss record of 29-43, with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.64. His contributions on the mound included 101 strikeouts and four saves, showcasing his ability to both start games and provide relief when needed. Wingard's playing style reflected the challenges faced by pitchers in the mid-1920s, a time when the game was becoming increasingly offensive-minded. Despite not achieving overwhelming statistical success, his resilience and versatility as a pitcher made him a notable figure during his playing years. Wingard's career, spanning three seasons, left an imprint in the hearts of baseball fans, as he contributed to the rich tapestry of the game’s history during a pivotal period.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
29	43	145	77	36	0	4	688.3	799	355	32	317	101	4.64	0

Career ERA 4.64 vs. league average 4.22 across their career seasons — 10.1% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1924	SLA	AL	13	12	36	26	14	1	218.0	215	85	85	23	3.51	4.13 (+15%)	-2492.9
1925	SLA	AL	9	10	32	18	8	0	145.0	183	89	77	20	5.52	4.55 (-21%)	-4958.1
1926	SLA	AL	5	8	39	16	7	3	169.0	188	67	76	30	3.57	4.11 (+13%)	-3229.9
1927	SLA	AL	2	13	38	17	7	0	156.3	213	114	79	28	6.56	4.08 (-61%)	-3175.5

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
156	246	30	57	9	4	7	38	0	11	31	0.232	0.267	0.386	0.654	-599.3

Career AVG .232 vs. league average .283 across their career seasons — 18.3% below league average.

Career OBP .267 vs. league average .346 across their career seasons — 22.8% below league average.

Career SLG .386 vs. league average .395 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.654 vs. league average 0.741 across their career seasons — 11.8% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1924	SLA	AL	37	77	8	18	1	1	3	10	1	10	0.234	.283 (-18%)	.345 (-27%)	.389 (avg)	.734 (-13%)	-195.4
1925	SLA	AL	34	52	12	15	2	2	1	11	3	8	0.288	.288 (avg)	.349 (-6%)	.407 (+13%)	.756 (+4%)	16.7
1926	SLA	AL	42	61	4	14	4	0	0	5	3	9	0.230	.279 (-18%)	.345 (-23%)	.390 (-24%)	.735 (-24%)	-264.9
1927	SLA	AL	43	56	6	10	2	1	3	12	4	4	0.179	.282 (-37%)	.344 (-32%)	.392 (+5%)	.736 (-13%)	-155.7