Herb Brett

Herbert James "Duke" Brett (born May 23, 1900 in Lawrenceville, Virginia) was a right-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball for the Chicago Cubs. After his playing career ended, Brett served as a manager in the minor leagues for nearly twenty seasons.

Brett signed with the Cubs as an amateur free agent in 1924. He made his major league debut as the Cubs' starting pitcher on August 8, 1924 in a 10-7 win over the Boston Braves. Brett did not figure in the decision. It was his only appearance in his rookie year. [ [http://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/CHC/1924_sched.shtml 1924 Chicago Cubs Schedule, Box Scores and Splits - Baseball-Reference.com ] ]

In 1925, Brett appeared in ten games for the Cubs, starting just one. His final appearance of the season was August 5, in a 7-6 win over the Philadelphia Phillies. On that day, Brett also picked up his one and only major league win. [ [http://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/CHC/1925_sched.shtml 1925 Chicago Cubs Schedule, Box Scores and Splits - Baseball-Reference.com ] ] For the season, Brett posted a 3.63 ERA and a record of 1-1.

Brett went on to a long career as a minor league manager, serving as skipper for the Danville Leafs, Rocky Mount Red Sox, Little Rock Travelers, Wilmington Blue Rocks, Wellsville Yankees, Hagerstown Owls, Reidsville Luckies, Raleigh Capitals, Wichita Indians, and Winston-Salem Twins over a twenty-year career from 1934 to 1954.

Brett died on November 25, 1974 in St. Petersburg, Florida.

References

* [http://www.baseball-reference.com/b/bretthe01.shtml Baseball-reference page]
* [http://www.thebaseballcube.com/players/B/Derek-Botelho.shtml Stats at The Baseball Cube]
* [http://www.mississippibraves.com/mbraves/coaches/index.html?staff_id=22 Mississippi Braves bio page]