Windy McCall
Born: 7/18/1925 in San Francisco, CA, USA
Died: 2/5/2015 in Tucson, AZ, USA
MLB Debut: 1948-04-25 | Final Game: 1957-05-05
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 180 lbs
Full name: John William McCall
Biography
Windy McCall was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1948 to 1957. Born in 1925, McCall made his mark during a transitional period in baseball history, post-World War II, as the sport began to evolve in both style and competition. Over his career, he accumulated a record of 11-15, showcasing his ability to compete at the highest level despite the challenges of a rapidly changing game. His earned run average (ERA) stood at 4.22, reflecting the typical pitching struggles of the era as offensive strategies began to shift.
Throughout his career, McCall demonstrated a solid ability to strike out batters, finishing with a total of 144 strikeouts. Additionally, he contributed to his teams' success with 12 saves, highlighting his versatility and reliability as a late-inning option. While not a household name, McCall's contributions on the mound during his playing years exemplified the dedication and skill of pitchers in the post-war era, making him a notable figure in the history of the game.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 15 | 134 | 15 | 4 | 0 | 12 | 253.7 | 249 | 119 | 26 | 103 | 144 | 4.22 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1948 | BOS | AL | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.3 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 20.25 | 0.0 |
| 1949 | BOS | AL | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9.3 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 11.57 | 0.0 |
| 1950 | PIT | NL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.7 | 12 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 9.45 | 0.0 |
| 1954 | NY1 | NL | 2 | 5 | 33 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 61.0 | 50 | 22 | 29 | 38 | 3.25 | 163.5 |
| 1955 | NY1 | NL | 6 | 5 | 42 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 95.0 | 86 | 39 | 37 | 50 | 3.69 | 558.5 |
| 1956 | NY1 | NL | 3 | 4 | 46 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 77.3 | 74 | 31 | 20 | 41 | 3.61 | 1305.5 |
| 1957 | NY1 | NL | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.0 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 15.00 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 134 | 48 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 13 | 0.146 | 0.212 | 0.146 | 0.357 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1948 | BOS | AL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1949 | BOS | AL | 5 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.667 | 0.0 |
| 1950 | PIT | NL | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1954 | NY1 | NL | 33 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1955 | NY1 | NL | 42 | 17 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0.118 | 0.0 |
| 1956 | NY1 | NL | 46 | 15 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.200 | 0.0 |
| 1957 | NY1 | NL | 5 | 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 | 134 | 14 | 14 | 29 | 4 | 4 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1948 | BOS | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1949 | BOS | P | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1950 | PIT | P | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1954 | NY1 | P | 33 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 0 |
| 1955 | NY1 | P | 42 | 6 | 6 | 16 | 0 | 4 |
| 1956 | NY1 | P | 46 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| 1957 | NY1 | P | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 134 |