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| Year | Age | Tm | Lg | W | L | G | GS | GF | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | R | ER | HR | BB | IBB | SO | HBP | BK | WP | BF | Awards | |||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940 | 28 | PHA | AL | 0 | 3 | .000 | 8.83 | 17 | 5 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 53.0 | 70 | 56 | 52 | 10 | 34 | 0 | 19 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 262 | 50 | 6.83 | 1.962 | 11.9 | 1.7 | 5.8 | 3.2 | 0.56 | ||
| 1941 | 29 | PHA | AL | 2 | 0 | 1.000 | 10.07 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 19.2 | 28 | 22 | 22 | 4 | 12 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 97 | 42 | 6.44 | 2.034 | 12.8 | 1.8 | 5.5 | 3.7 | 0.67 | ||
| 1942 | 30 | PHA | AL | 2 | 9 | .182 | 6.16 | 30 | 14 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 133.0 | 163 | 99 | 91 | 7 | 69 | 1 | 78 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 629 | 62 | 3.23 | 1.744 | 11.0 | 0.5 | 4.7 | 5.3 | 1.13 | ||
| 1943 | 31 | PHA | AL | 1 | 1 | .500 | 3.31 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16.1 | 18 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 68 | 106 | 4.80 | 1.347 | 9.9 | 1.1 | 2.2 | 1.7 | 0.75 | ||
| 1944 | Did not play in major or minor leagues (Military Service) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1945 | Did not play in major or minor leagues (Military Service) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1946 | 34 | PHA | AL | 0 | 2 | .000 | 5.23 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20.2 | 19 | 12 | 12 | 1 | 9 | 1 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 89 | 68 | 3.55 | 1.355 | 8.3 | 0.4 | 3.9 | 4.4 | 1.11 | ||
| 5 Yrs | 5 | 15 | .250 | 6.79 | 65 | 25 | 28 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 242.2 | 298 | 195 | 183 | 24 | 128 | 2 | 118 | 8 | 0 | 6 | 1145 | 58 | 4.41 | 1.755 | 11.1 | 0.9 | 4.7 | 4.4 | 0.92 | |||||
| 162 Game Avg. | 4 | 11 | .250 | 6.79 | 49 | 19 | 21 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 183 | 225 | 147 | 138 | 18 | 97 | 2 | 89 | 6 | 0 | 5 | 865 | 58 | 4.41 | 1.755 | 11.1 | 0.9 | 4.7 | 4.4 | 0.92 | |||||
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Herman Besse born?
Herman Besse was born on August 16, 1911.
Where was Herman Besse born?
Herman Besse was born in St. Louis, MO.
How tall was Herman Besse?
Herman Besse was 6-2 (188 cm) tall.
How much did Herman Besse weigh when playing?
Herman Besse weighed 190 lbs (86 kg) when playing.
How many seasons did Herman Besse play?
Herman Besse played 5 seasons.
Is Herman Besse in the Hall of Fame?
Herman Besse has not been elected into the Hall of Fame.
What position did Herman Besse play?
Herman Besse was a Pitcher.
How many strikeouts did Herman Besse have?
Herman Besse had 118 strikeouts over his career.
How many teams has Herman Besse played for?
Herman Besse played for 1 team, the Philadelphia Athletics.
When did Herman Besse retire?
Herman Besse last played in 1946.
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