Rex Cecil
Born: 10/8/1916 in Lindsay, OK, USA
Died: 10/23/1966 in Long Beach, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1944-08-13 | Final Game: 1945-05-28
Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 195 lbs
Full name: Rex Ralston Cecil
Biography
Rex Cecil was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned a brief but notable period from 1944 to 1945. Born in 1916, Cecil made his mark in a transitional era of baseball, just as the sport was beginning to emerge from the shadows of World War II. His contributions on the mound came during a time when many players were serving in the military, allowing for new talent to make their way into the major leagues.
Throughout his career, Cecil compiled a win-loss record of 6-10 with a 5.18 earned run average (ERA). He demonstrated his ability to strike out batters, finishing his career with 63 strikeouts. While he did not record any saves, his role as a pitcher was critical to the teams he played for during his short tenure in the league. Although Cecil's career may not have been lengthy, his participation in the game during a challenging time reflects the spirit of resilience in baseball history.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 10 | 18 | 16 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 106.0 | 118 | 61 | 9 | 60 | 63 | 5.18 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1944 | BOS | AL | 4 | 5 | 11 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 61.0 | 72 | 35 | 33 | 33 | 5.16 | -1042.3 |
| 1945 | BOS | AL | 2 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 45.0 | 46 | 26 | 27 | 30 | 5.20 | -657.4 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 | 38 | 0 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 0.289 | 0.325 | 0.316 | 0.641 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1944 | BOS | AL | 11 | 18 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0.278 | 0.0 |
| 1945 | BOS | AL | 7 | 20 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0.300 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 18 | 0 | 5 | 23 | 2 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1944 | BOS | P | 11 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 1 | 0 |
| 1945 | BOS | P | 7 | 0 | 5 | 12 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 18 |