Guy Cantrell
Born: 4/9/1904 in Clarita, OK, USA
Died: 1/31/1961 in McAlester, OK, USA
MLB Debut: 1925-08-18 | Final Game: 1930-09-28
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 190 lbs
Full name: Guy Dewey Cantrell
Biography
Guy Cantrell, born in 1904, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1925 to 1930. He made his mark during an era that was characterized by the transition from the deadball era to the more offensive-minded approaches of the late 1920s. With a career record of 2-7 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.27, Cantrell's tenure in Major League Baseball reflected the challenges faced by many pitchers of his time, as they navigated a landscape filled with evolving hitting techniques and strategies.
Throughout his career, Cantrell recorded a total of 45 strikeouts. Although he did not register any saves, his contributions on the mound were significant during his playing days. Pitchers like Cantrell were essential to their teams, providing innings and stability even when their personal statistics did not fully capture their impact. His time in the league ultimately concluded on September 28, 1930, but he remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, representing the perseverance and dedication of players during a transformative period in the sport.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 7 | 38 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 99.0 | 115 | 47 | 5 | 47 | 45 | 4.27 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1925 | BRO | NL | 1 | 0 | 14 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 36.0 | 42 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 3.00 | 627.2 |
| 1927 | BRO | NL | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10.0 | 10 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 2.70 | 49.6 |
| 1927 | PHA | AL | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 18.0 | 25 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 5.00 | 275.2 |
| 1930 | DET | AL | 1 | 5 | 16 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 35.0 | 38 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 5.66 | -1062.4 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 38 | 27 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0.074 | 0.107 | 0.074 | 0.181 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1925 | BRO | NL | 14 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1927 | BRO | NL | 6 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.333 | 0.0 |
| 1927 | PHA | AL | 2 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.167 | 0.0 |
| 1930 | DET | AL | 16 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 38 | 0 | 5 | 31 | 1 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1925 | BRO | P | 14 | 0 | 3 | 13 | 1 | 1 |
| 1927 | BRO | P | 6 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1927 | PHA | P | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 1930 | DET | P | 16 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 38 |