Cal McLish
Born: 12/1/1925 in Anadarko, OK, USA
Died: 8/26/2010 in Edmond, OK, USA
MLB Debut: 1944-05-13 | Final Game: 1964-07-14
Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 179 lbs
Full name: Calvin Coolidge Julius Caesar Tuskahoma McLish
Biography
Cal McLish was a notable pitcher in Major League Baseball, whose career spanned from 1944 to 1964. Born in 1925, McLish made his debut during a transformative period in baseball, which saw the game evolve through the post-war years. He played for several teams, most prominently the Cleveland Indians and the Philadelphia Phillies. Over his career, he recorded a pitching record of 92 wins and 92 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.0. McLish struck out a total of 713 batters and achieved 6 saves, showcasing his versatility on the mound.
In 1958, McLish received recognition for his performance, earning an All-Star selection, which highlighted his status among the league's elite pitchers. Known for his competitive spirit and proficient pitching style, he contributed significantly to his teams' success during his tenure. McLish's career reflects the shifting dynamics of baseball during the mid-20th century and serves as a testament to the dedication and skill required to excel in the sport. His legacy endures as part of the rich tapestry of baseball history.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 92 | 92 | 352 | 209 | 57 | 5 | 6 | 1609.0 | 1685 | 715 | 164 | 552 | 713 | 4.00 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1944 | BRO | NL | 3 | 10 | 23 | 13 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 84.0 | 110 | 73 | 48 | 24 | 7.82 | -3731.2 |
| 1946 | BRO | NL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 1947 | PIT | NL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 18.00 | 0.0 |
| 1948 | PIT | NL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.0 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 9.00 | 0.0 |
| 1949 | CHC | NL | 1 | 1 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23.0 | 31 | 15 | 12 | 6 | 5.87 | - |
| 1951 | CHC | NL | 4 | 10 | 30 | 17 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 145.7 | 159 | 72 | 52 | 46 | 4.45 | - |
| 1956 | CLE | AL | 2 | 4 | 37 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 61.7 | 67 | 34 | 32 | 27 | 4.96 | -218.7 |
| 1957 | CLE | AL | 9 | 7 | 42 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 144.3 | 118 | 44 | 67 | 88 | 2.74 | 636.0 |
| 1958 | CLE | AL | 16 | 8 | 39 | 30 | 13 | 0 | 1 | 225.7 | 214 | 75 | 70 | 97 | 2.99 | -823.8 |
| 1959 | CLE | AL | 19 | 8 | 35 | 32 | 13 | 0 | 1 | 235.3 | 253 | 95 | 72 | 113 | 3.63 | -596.9 |
| 1960 | CIN | NL | 4 | 14 | 37 | 21 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 151.3 | 170 | 70 | 48 | 56 | 4.16 | -1697.7 |
| 1961 | CHW | AL | 10 | 13 | 31 | 27 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 162.3 | 178 | 79 | 47 | 80 | 4.38 | - |
| 1962 | PHI | NL | 11 | 5 | 32 | 24 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 154.7 | 184 | 73 | 45 | 71 | 4.25 | 334.2 |
| 1963 | PHI | NL | 13 | 11 | 32 | 32 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 209.7 | 184 | 76 | 56 | 98 | 3.26 | 1029.0 |
| 1964 | PHI | NL | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.3 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 3.38 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 368 | 490 | 47 | 73 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 30 | 1 | 45 | 196 | 0.149 | 0.220 | 0.194 | 0.414 | -2343.6 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1944 | BRO | NL | 31 | 32 | 6 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0.219 | 0.0 |
| 1946 | BRO | NL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1947 | PIT | NL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1948 | PIT | NL | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1949 | CHC | NL | 9 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.333 | 0.0 |
| 1951 | CHC | NL | 31 | 42 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 20 | 0.119 | 0.0 |
| 1956 | CLE | AL | 39 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 4 | 0.111 | 0.0 |
| 1957 | CLE | AL | 44 | 43 | 7 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 17 | 0.186 | -76.6 |
| 1958 | CLE | AL | 39 | 64 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 13 | 25 | 0.094 | -556.2 |
| 1959 | CLE | AL | 35 | 74 | 8 | 14 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 4 | 25 | 0.189 | -428.4 |
| 1960 | CIN | NL | 37 | 41 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 14 | 0.049 | 0.0 |
| 1961 | CHW | AL | 31 | 54 | 2 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 24 | 0.167 | -452.9 |
| 1962 | PHI | NL | 32 | 51 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 24 | 0.078 | -548.1 |
| 1963 | PHI | NL | 33 | 69 | 7 | 14 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 28 | 0.203 | -281.3 |
| 1964 | PHI | NL | 2 | 1 | 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 | 352 | 176 | 131 | 302 | 11 | 27 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1944 | BRO | P | 23 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| 1946 | BRO | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1947 | PIT | P | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1948 | PIT | P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1949 | CHN | P | 8 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 1 |
| 1951 | CHN | P | 30 | 0 | 14 | 22 | 1 | 6 |
| 1956 | CLE | P | 37 | 2 | 5 | 14 | 0 | 0 |
| 1957 | CLE | P | 42 | 7 | 6 | 27 | 1 | 2 |
| 1958 | CLE | P | 39 | 30 | 15 | 38 | 1 | 4 |
| 1959 | CLE | P | 35 | 32 | 25 | 49 | 2 | 4 |
| 1960 | CIN | P | 37 | 21 | 13 | 33 | 1 | 0 |
| 1961 | CHA | P | 31 | 27 | 16 | 32 | 0 | 1 |
| 1962 | PHI | P | 32 | 24 | 17 | 20 | 0 | 2 |
| 1963 | PHI | P | 32 | 32 | 13 | 47 | 4 | 7 |
| 1964 | PHI | P | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 352 |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 11th | 35.0 | 336 | 0 |
| 1958 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 14th | 18.0 | 336 | 0 |