Bill McAfee
Born: 9/7/1907 in Smithville, GA, USA
Died: 7/8/1958 in Culpeper, VA, USA
MLB Debut: 1930-05-12 | Final Game: 1934-09-22
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 186 lbs
Full name: William Fort McAfee
Biography
Bill McAfee, born in 1907, was a professional baseball pitcher who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1930 to 1934. Known for his competitive spirit on the mound, McAfee finished his career with a record of 10-4 and an earned run average (ERA) of 5.69. During his time in the league, he showcased his ability to strike out batters, accumulating a total of 44 strikeouts, and he also contributed to his teams' efforts with 5 saves.
Competing during the early years of the 1930s, McAfee played in an era characterized by a transition in baseball, as teams began to focus more on developing specialized roles for pitchers. His contributions, though limited in terms of longevity, reflected the evolving strategies of the game. McAfee's career, while not marked by overwhelming statistics, was significant for his role in the league during a time when pitching was evolving and teams were beginning to recognize the value of bullpen specialists.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 4 | 83 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 186.7 | 237 | 118 | 12 | 81 | 44 | 5.69 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1930 | CHC | NL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.00 | - |
| 1931 | BSN | NL | 0 | 1 | 18 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 29.7 | 39 | 21 | 10 | 9 | 6.37 | -202.6 |
| 1932 | WSN | AL | 6 | 1 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 41.3 | 47 | 18 | 22 | 10 | 3.92 | - |
| 1933 | WSN | AL | 3 | 2 | 27 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 53.0 | 64 | 39 | 21 | 14 | 6.62 | - |
| 1934 | SLA | AL | 1 | 0 | 28 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 61.7 | 84 | 40 | 26 | 11 | 5.84 | -1151.7 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 83 | 52 | 4 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 12 | 0.173 | 0.189 | 0.308 | 0.496 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1930 | CHC | NL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1931 | BSN | NL | 18 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1932 | WSN | AL | 8 | 18 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.111 | 0.0 |
| 1933 | WSN | AL | 27 | 15 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0.267 | 0.0 |
| 1934 | SLA | AL | 28 | 16 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0.188 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| P | 83 | 0 | 6 | 44 | 3 | 4 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1930 | CHN | P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1931 | BSN | P | 18 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 2 |
| 1932 | WS1 | P | 8 | 0 | 2 | 14 | 0 | 0 |
| 1933 | WS1 | P | 27 | 0 | 1 | 12 | 1 | 2 |
| 1933 | WS1 | 2B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1934 | SLA | P | 28 | 0 | 3 | 10 | 2 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 83 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Michigan | Ann Arbor | MI | 1928, 1929 |