Les McCrabb
Born: 11/4/1914 in Wakefield, PA, USA
Died: 10/8/2008 in Lancaster, PA, USA
MLB Debut: 1939-09-07 | Final Game: 1950-05-04
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 175 lbs
Full name: Lester William McCrabb
Biography
Les McCrabb was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1914, who played in Major League Baseball from 1939 until 1950. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 10 wins and 15 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 5.96. McCrabb struck out 57 batters and recorded 2 saves, showcasing his ability to contribute not just as a starter but also in critical relief situations.
Competing during a transitional period in baseball history, McCrabb's career spanned the tail end of the pre-war era and the immediate post-war years, a time marked by shifts in player dynamics and the evolving style of play. While he may not have achieved Hall of Fame status, McCrabb's contributions to his teams reflected the tenacity and spirit of players from that era, who often faced challenges both on and off the field in a rapidly changing society. His legacy is a testament to the many players who shaped the game during a pivotal time in its history.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 15 | 38 | 27 | 13 | 1 | 2 | 210.0 | 270 | 139 | 24 | 63 | 57 | 5.96 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1939 | PHA | AL | 1 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 35.7 | 42 | 16 | 10 | 11 | 4.04 | -425.6 |
| 1940 | PHA | AL | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11.7 | 19 | 9 | 2 | 4 | 6.94 | -303.3 |
| 1941 | PHA | AL | 9 | 13 | 26 | 23 | 11 | 1 | 2 | 157.3 | 188 | 96 | 49 | 40 | 5.49 | -2197.0 |
| 1942 | PHA | AL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.0 | 14 | 14 | 2 | 0 | 31.50 | 0.0 |
| 1950 | PHA | AL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.3 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 27.00 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 38 | 74 | 2 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 0.122 | 0.122 | 0.149 | 0.270 | -514.5 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1939 | PHA | AL | 5 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1940 | PHA | AL | 4 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.250 | 0.0 |
| 1941 | PHA | AL | 26 | 56 | 2 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0.143 | -514.5 |
| 1942 | PHA | AL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1950 | PHA | 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 | 38 | 0 | 10 | 36 | 4 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1939 | PHA | P | 5 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| 1940 | PHA | P | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 1941 | PHA | P | 26 | 0 | 9 | 24 | 4 | 1 |
| 1942 | PHA | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1950 | PHA | P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 38 |