Emil Bildilli
Born: 9/16/1912 in Diamond, IN, USA
Died: 9/16/1946 in Hartford City, IN, USA
MLB Debut: 1937-08-24 | Final Game: 1941-05-01
Bats: R | Throws: L | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 170 lbs
Biography
Emil Bildilli, born in 1912, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from August 24, 1937, to May 1, 1941. Playing during a transitional period in baseball, Bildilli showcased his talents in a league that was beginning to evolve with the introduction of new playing styles and strategies. Throughout his career, he recorded a pitching record of 4 wins and 8 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 5.84. Over his time on the mound, he struck out 55 batters and recorded a single save, demonstrating his ability to contribute in critical moments of the game.
Bildilli’s playing style was characterized by a competitive spirit and determination, traits that were essential for pitchers of his era. While his statistical achievements may not place him among the most celebrated pitchers in baseball history, he was part of a generation that laid the groundwork for future talent. His time in the majors coincided with a period of adjustment in baseball, as teams began to adopt more sophisticated approaches to pitching and game management. Emil Bildilli remains a notable figure in the annals of baseball history for his contributions during the late 1930s and early 1940s.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 8 | 41 | 17 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 148.0 | 184 | 96 | 16 | 75 | 55 | 5.84 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1937 | SLA | AL | 0 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8.0 | 12 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 10.12 | 0.0 |
| 1938 | SLA | AL | 1 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 21.7 | 33 | 17 | 11 | 11 | 7.06 | -516.6 |
| 1939 | SLA | AL | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 19.0 | 21 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 3.32 | 566.4 |
| 1940 | SLA | AL | 2 | 4 | 28 | 11 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 97.0 | 113 | 60 | 52 | 32 | 5.57 | -3321.3 |
| 1941 | SLA | AL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.3 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 11.57 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42 | 45 | 4 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 0.178 | 0.196 | 0.178 | 0.373 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1937 | SLA | AL | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1938 | SLA | AL | 5 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.250 | 0.0 |
| 1939 | SLA | AL | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1940 | SLA | AL | 29 | 30 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0.200 | 0.0 |
| 1941 | SLA | AL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 41 | 0 | 8 | 45 | 2 | 2 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1937 | SLA | P | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 1938 | SLA | P | 5 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 1939 | SLA | P | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 1940 | SLA | P | 28 | 0 | 7 | 32 | 2 | 2 |
| 1941 | SLA | P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 41 |