Vance McIlree
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1921)
Vance McIlree was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball in 1921 for the Washington Senators. Across 1 career appearance, he went 0-0 with a 9.00 ERA.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 160 lb
- Died
- 5/6/1959 in Kansas City, MO, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1921-09-13
Full name: Vance Elmer McIlree
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1921 | WS1 | AL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 9.00 | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 9.00 | — | 0 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1921 | WS1 | AL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 1 | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
Last 1 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1921-09-13 | MIN | SLA | — | 1.0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 1 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Iowa | Iowa City | IA | 1919, 1920 |
Vance McIlree: the record in brief
Vance McIlree debuted in the major leagues on September 13, 1921. The team column never changes: it is the Washington Senators in 1921. At 6 feet, 0 inches and 160 pounds, McIlree is listed as a pitcher. McIlree batted and threw right-handed, per the bio block. McIlree was born on October 14, 1897, in Riverside, IA, USA. McIlree died on May 6, 1959, in Kansas City, MO, USA. Vance McIlree was the playing name; the full given name is Vance Elmer.
McIlree's career pitching line is 0 wins, 0 losses and a 9.00 ERA over 1 appearances. The league ERA over McIlree's seasons was 4.02, so the 9.00 figure ran 123.8% worse than average. All of that pitching came in 1921, with 1 games and 0 strikeouts.
McIlree appears at one position only: pitcher, in 1 games.
Before the majors, McIlree played college baseball at University of Iowa (1919 and 1920).
Frequently Asked Questions about Vance McIlree
- Was Vance McIlree a pitcher?
- Yes. Vance McIlree pitched in the major leagues, recording 0 wins and 0 strikeouts.
- What teams did Vance McIlree play for?
- Vance McIlree played for one team, the Washington Senators (1921).
- What were Vance McIlree's career stats?
- In 1 game, Vance McIlree went 0-0 with a 9.00 ERA, 0 strikeouts, and 1.0 innings pitched.
- What position did Vance McIlree play?
- Vance McIlree played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Vance McIlree and how much did he weigh?
- Vance McIlree was listed at 6 feet and 160 pounds.
- What was Vance McIlree's career ERA?
- Vance McIlree finished with a 9.00 career ERA, going 0-0 with 0 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Vance McIlree have?
- Vance McIlree recorded 0 career strikeouts.
- Is Vance McIlree in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Vance McIlree has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.