Vance Page
Born: 9/15/1905 in Elm City, NC, USA
Died: 7/14/1951 in Wilson, NC, USA
MLB Debut: 1938-08-06 | Final Game: 1941-08-06
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 180 lbs
Full name: Vance Linwood Page
Biography
Vance Page, born in 1905, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in the major leagues from 1938 until 1941. Known for his resilient style on the mound, Page finished his career with a record of 15-16 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.03. Over his time in the league, he recorded 100 strikeouts and secured 5 saves, showcasing his capability as both a starter and a reliable late-game option.
Competing during a transitional period in baseball, Page's career coincided with the late 1930s and early 1940s, an era marked by the rise of powerful hitters and the increasing importance of specialized relief pitchers. Although not a household name, Page's contributions to his teams reflected the grit and determination characteristic of many players of his time. His ability to navigate through the rigors of the game exemplified the spirit of perseverance that defined the era, leaving a lasting legacy within the annals of baseball history.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | 16 | 95 | 30 | 12 | 1 | 5 | 314.7 | 372 | 141 | 15 | 106 | 100 | 4.03 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1938 | CHC | NL | 5 | 4 | 13 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 68.0 | 90 | 29 | 13 | 18 | 3.84 | - |
| 1939 | CHC | NL | 7 | 7 | 27 | 17 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 139.3 | 169 | 60 | 37 | 43 | 3.88 | - |
| 1940 | CHC | NL | 1 | 3 | 30 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 59.0 | 65 | 29 | 26 | 22 | 4.42 | - |
| 1941 | CHC | NL | 2 | 2 | 25 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 48.3 | 48 | 23 | 30 | 17 | 4.28 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 96 | 93 | 5 | 22 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 5 | 21 | 0.237 | 0.276 | 0.290 | 0.566 | -135.4 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1938 | CHC | NL | 13 | 26 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0.154 | 0.0 |
| 1939 | CHC | NL | 27 | 47 | 2 | 12 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 11 | 0.255 | -135.4 |
| 1940 | CHC | NL | 31 | 13 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.308 | 0.0 |
| 1941 | CHC | NL | 25 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.286 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1938 | WS | CHN | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Career Pitching
| W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1.3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 13.50 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1938 | WS | CHN | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1.3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 13.50 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 95 | 0 | 16 | 85 | 1 | 2 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1938 | CHN | P | 13 | 0 | 9 | 25 | 0 | 1 |
| 1939 | CHN | P | 27 | 0 | 4 | 33 | 0 | 1 |
| 1940 | CHN | P | 30 | 0 | 1 | 15 | 1 | 0 |
| 1941 | CHN | P | 25 | 0 | 2 | 12 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 95 |