Bob Muncrief
Born: 1/28/1916 in Madill, OK, USA
Died: 2/6/1996 in Duncanville, TX, USA
MLB Debut: 1937-09-30 | Final Game: 1951-04-20
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 190 lbs
Full name: Robert Cleveland Muncrief
Biography
Bob Muncrief was a talented pitcher whose career spanned from 1937 to 1951, showcasing his skills in Major League Baseball during a transformative era for the sport. Born in 1916, Muncrief made his mark in an age that saw the game evolve from the deadball era into a more offense-driven period. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 80 wins and 82 losses, with a commendable earned run average (ERA) of 3.8. His ability to strike out batters was notable, as he recorded 525 strikeouts, alongside 9 saves, reflecting his versatility and reliability on the mound.
Muncrief was recognized for his talent, earning an All-Star selection during his career, which highlighted his status as one of the prominent pitchers of his time. As he navigated the challenges of the era, Muncrief became known for his competitive spirit and determination, characteristics that endeared him to fans and teammates alike. His contributions to baseball, particularly as a pitcher in a rapidly changing game, remain a significant part of the sportโs rich history.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 80 | 82 | 288 | 165 | 67 | 11 | 9 | 1401.3 | 1503 | 592 | 108 | 392 | 525 | 3.80 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1937 | SLA | AL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4.50 | 0.0 |
| 1939 | SLA | AL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.0 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 15.00 | 0.0 |
| 1941 | SLA | AL | 13 | 9 | 36 | 24 | 12 | 2 | 1 | 214.3 | 221 | 87 | 53 | 67 | 3.65 | -289.3 |
| 1942 | SLA | AL | 6 | 8 | 24 | 18 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 134.3 | 149 | 58 | 31 | 39 | 3.89 | -377.6 |
| 1943 | SLA | AL | 13 | 12 | 35 | 27 | 12 | 3 | 1 | 205.0 | 211 | 64 | 48 | 80 | 2.81 | 789.0 |
| 1944 | SLA | AL | 13 | 8 | 33 | 27 | 12 | 3 | 1 | 219.3 | 216 | 75 | 50 | 88 | 3.08 | 2335.9 |
| 1945 | SLA | AL | 13 | 4 | 27 | 15 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 145.7 | 132 | 44 | 44 | 54 | 2.72 | 464.4 |
| 1946 | SLA | AL | 3 | 12 | 29 | 14 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 115.3 | 149 | 64 | 31 | 49 | 4.99 | 1300.0 |
| 1947 | SLA | AL | 8 | 14 | 31 | 23 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 176.3 | 210 | 96 | 51 | 74 | 4.90 | 1348.9 |
| 1948 | CLE | AL | 5 | 4 | 21 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 72.3 | 76 | 32 | 31 | 24 | 3.98 | -1098.6 |
| 1949 | CHC | NL | 5 | 6 | 34 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 75.0 | 80 | 38 | 31 | 36 | 4.56 | - |
| 1949 | PIT | NL | 1 | 5 | 13 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 35.7 | 44 | 25 | 13 | 11 | 6.31 | -1604.5 |
| 1951 | NYY | AL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.0 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 9.00 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 289 | 438 | 27 | 68 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 25 | 1 | 21 | 107 | 0.155 | 0.194 | 0.185 | 0.379 | -1715.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1937 | SLA | AL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1939 | SLA | AL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1941 | SLA | AL | 36 | 76 | 8 | 18 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 14 | 0.237 | -311.1 |
| 1942 | SLA | AL | 24 | 45 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 0.111 | 0.0 |
| 1943 | SLA | AL | 35 | 66 | 5 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 0.152 | -495.0 |
| 1944 | SLA | AL | 33 | 78 | 4 | 18 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 1 | 3 | 16 | 0.231 | -314.4 |
| 1945 | SLA | AL | 28 | 45 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0.067 | 0.0 |
| 1946 | SLA | AL | 29 | 32 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18 | 0.031 | 0.0 |
| 1947 | SLA | AL | 31 | 57 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 23 | 0.105 | -594.5 |
| 1948 | CLE | AL | 21 | 18 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 0.111 | 0.0 |
| 1949 | CHC | NL | 34 | 14 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0.286 | 0.0 |
| 1949 | PIT | NL | 13 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.143 | 0.0 |
| 1951 | NYY | AL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1948 | WS | CLE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 1944 | WS | SLA | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 |
Playoff Career Pitching
| W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 8.7 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 1.04 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1948 | WS | CLE | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| 1944 | WS | SLA | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6.7 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 1.35 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 288 | 0 | 80 | 222 | 9 | 14 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1937 | SLA | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1939 | SLA | P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1941 | SLA | P | 36 | 0 | 13 | 36 | 2 | 2 |
| 1942 | SLA | P | 24 | 0 | 9 | 25 | 0 | 2 |
| 1943 | SLA | P | 35 | 0 | 10 | 28 | 1 | 2 |
| 1944 | SLA | P | 33 | 0 | 16 | 35 | 1 | 1 |
| 1945 | SLA | P | 27 | 0 | 9 | 22 | 2 | 1 |
| 1946 | SLA | P | 29 | 0 | 7 | 13 | 2 | 1 |
| 1947 | SLA | P | 31 | 0 | 6 | 29 | 0 | 2 |
| 1948 | CLE | P | 21 | 0 | 4 | 10 | 0 | 2 |
| 1949 | CHN | P | 34 | 0 | 5 | 10 | 0 | 1 |
| 1949 | PIT | P | 13 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 0 |
| 1951 | NYA | P | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 288 |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1945 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 22th | 8.0 | 336 | 0 |
| 1944 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 34th | 1.0 | 336 | 0 |