Bill McGee
Born: 11/16/1909 in Batchtown, IL, USA
Died: 2/11/1987 in St. Louis, MO, USA
MLB Debut: 1935-09-29 | Final Game: 1942-09-22
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 215 lbs
Full name: William Henry McGee
Biography
Bill McGee was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1909, who played in Major League Baseball from 1935 until 1942. Over the course of his career, McGee compiled a record of 46 wins and 41 losses, with a career earned run average (ERA) of 3.74. He struck out a total of 340 batters and achieved 6 saves, showcasing his ability to not only start games but also to come in as a reliable reliever when needed.
McGee's playing career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offense-oriented game. His pitching style was marked by a solid command of the strike zone and an ability to induce ground balls, contributing to his effectiveness on the mound. Despite not being a household name, McGee's contributions to his teams were significant, and he remains a noteworthy figure in the annals of early 20th-century baseball history.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46 | 41 | 197 | 102 | 31 | 9 | 6 | 853.0 | 861 | 354 | 53 | 355 | 340 | 3.74 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1935 | STL | NL | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 9.0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1.00 | - |
| 1936 | STL | NL | 1 | 1 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16.0 | 23 | 14 | 4 | 8 | 7.88 | - |
| 1937 | STL | NL | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 14.0 | 13 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 2.57 | - |
| 1938 | STL | NL | 7 | 12 | 47 | 25 | 10 | 1 | 5 | 216.0 | 216 | 77 | 78 | 104 | 3.21 | - |
| 1939 | STL | NL | 12 | 5 | 43 | 17 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 156.0 | 155 | 66 | 59 | 56 | 3.81 | - |
| 1940 | STL | NL | 16 | 10 | 38 | 31 | 11 | 3 | 0 | 218.0 | 222 | 92 | 96 | 78 | 3.80 | - |
| 1941 | NY1 | NL | 2 | 9 | 22 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 106.0 | 117 | 58 | 54 | 41 | 4.92 | -1712.4 |
| 1941 | STL | NL | 0 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14.0 | 17 | 8 | 13 | 2 | 5.14 | - |
| 1942 | NY1 | NL | 6 | 3 | 31 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 104.0 | 95 | 34 | 46 | 40 | 2.94 | -1381.4 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 197 | 271 | 13 | 46 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 0 | 5 | 56 | 0.170 | 0.188 | 0.192 | 0.380 | -1504.9 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1935 | STL | NL | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.333 | 0.0 |
| 1936 | STL | NL | 7 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.250 | 0.0 |
| 1937 | STL | NL | 4 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.200 | 0.0 |
| 1938 | STL | NL | 47 | 67 | 4 | 14 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 0.209 | -396.2 |
| 1939 | STL | NL | 43 | 55 | 2 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 13 | 0.145 | -549.8 |
| 1940 | STL | NL | 38 | 73 | 5 | 13 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 17 | 0.178 | -558.8 |
| 1941 | NY1 | NL | 22 | 31 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0.161 | 0.0 |
| 1941 | STL | NL | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1942 | NY1 | NL | 31 | 29 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0.103 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 197 | 0 | 31 | 147 | 6 | 7 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1935 | SLN | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1936 | SLN | P | 7 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 1937 | SLN | P | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 1938 | SLN | P | 47 | 0 | 11 | 39 | 3 | 2 |
| 1939 | SLN | P | 43 | 0 | 3 | 33 | 0 | 3 |
| 1940 | SLN | P | 38 | 0 | 8 | 33 | 2 | 1 |
| 1941 | NY1 | P | 22 | 0 | 3 | 14 | 0 | 0 |
| 1941 | SLN | P | 4 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1942 | NY1 | P | 31 | 0 | 6 | 16 | 1 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 197 |