Billy Muffett
Born: 9/21/1930 in Hammond, IN, USA
Died: 6/15/2008 in Monroe, LA, USA
MLB Debut: 1957-08-03 | Final Game: 1962-04-28
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 198 lbs
Full name: Billy Arnold Muffett
Biography
Billy Muffett was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1957 to 1962. Born in 1930, Muffett made his debut during a dynamic era of baseball that was marked by the emergence of power hitters and the evolving strategies of the game. Over the course of his career, he played for several teams, showcasing his skills on the mound and contributing to the competitive landscape of the time.
Muffett concluded his career with a win-loss record of 16-23 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.33. He recorded 188 strikeouts and achieved 15 saves, highlighting his ability to both start games and come in for crucial late-game situations. His versatility as a pitcher allowed him to adapt to the needs of his teams, making him a valuable asset during his playing years. While not a household name, Muffett's presence in the league reflected the diverse talents and roles that characterized baseball in the late 1950s and early 1960s.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | 23 | 125 | 32 | 7 | 1 | 15 | 376.3 | 407 | 181 | 38 | 132 | 188 | 4.33 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | STL | NL | 3 | 2 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 44.0 | 35 | 11 | 13 | 21 | 2.25 | - |
| 1958 | STL | NL | 4 | 6 | 35 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 84.0 | 107 | 46 | 42 | 41 | 4.93 | - |
| 1959 | SFG | NL | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.7 | 11 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 5.40 | - |
| 1960 | BOS | AL | 6 | 4 | 23 | 14 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 125.0 | 116 | 45 | 36 | 75 | 3.24 | 2831.4 |
| 1961 | BOS | AL | 3 | 11 | 38 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 112.7 | 130 | 71 | 36 | 47 | 5.67 | -2311.5 |
| 1962 | BOS | AL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.0 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 9.00 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 125 | 92 | 11 | 20 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 32 | 0.217 | 0.273 | 0.272 | 0.544 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | STL | NL | 23 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1958 | STL | NL | 35 | 20 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0.200 | 0.0 |
| 1959 | SFG | NL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1960 | BOS | AL | 23 | 41 | 5 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 15 | 0.268 | 0.0 |
| 1961 | BOS | AL | 38 | 23 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 0.217 | 0.0 |
| 1962 | BOS | AL | 1 | 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 | 125 | 32 | 22 | 52 | 3 | 4 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | SLN | P | 23 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| 1958 | SLN | P | 35 | 6 | 3 | 12 | 1 | 1 |
| 1959 | SFN | P | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1960 | BOS | P | 23 | 14 | 11 | 17 | 1 | 1 |
| 1961 | BOS | P | 38 | 11 | 6 | 18 | 0 | 1 |
| 1962 | BOS | P | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 125 |