Harry Brecheen: Star Pitcher for the St. Louis Cardinals in 1945
This page features Harry Brecheen, a prominent pitcher for the St. Louis Cardinals during the mid-1940s. Brecheen achieved notable success in 1945, earning the title of leading percentage pitcher in the National League with a win-loss record of 15-4. This performance contributed to a remarkable percentage of .789. His stats reflect a strong 1945 season, where he maintained an earned run average (ERA) of 2.52 runs per game. The page also highlights Brecheen's achievements in previous years, noting that he won 16 games and lost 5 during the 1944 season, which culminated in the Cardinals defeating the St. Louis Browns in the World Series that year.