Bill Phebus
Born: 8/2/1909 in Cherryvale, KS, USA
Died: 10/11/1989 in Bartow, FL, USA
MLB Debut: 1936-09-06 | Final Game: 1938-05-16
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 170 lbs
Full name: Raymond William Phebus
Biography
Bill Phebus was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1909, who had a brief but notable career in Major League Baseball from 1936 to 1938. He played during a transitional period in the game, just before the onset of World War II and amidst the evolving strategies of the sport. Phebus was known for his adeptness on the mound, finishing his career with a record of 3-2 and an earned run average (ERA) of 3.31. His pitching style emphasized control and strategy, which allowed him to accumulate 18 strikeouts and secure 2 saves over the course of his time in the league.
Although his career was relatively short, Phebus's contributions to his teams reflected the competitive spirit of the late 1930s baseball landscape. His ability to perform in high-pressure situations was exemplified by his two saves, indicating his role as a reliable option when the game was on the line. Bill Phebus remains a part of baseball history, representing the many players who contributed to the game during a dynamic era, characterized by shifting playing styles and the groundwork for future generations of athletes.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 2 | 13 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 54.3 | 46 | 20 | 4 | 35 | 18 | 3.31 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1936 | WSN | AL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.3 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 2.45 | - |
| 1937 | WSN | AL | 3 | 2 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 40.7 | 33 | 10 | 24 | 12 | 2.21 | - |
| 1938 | WSN | AL | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6.3 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 2 | 11.37 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 5 | 0.000 | 0.412 | 0.000 | 0.412 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1936 | WSN | AL | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1937 | WSN | AL | 6 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 4 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1938 | WSN | AL | 5 | 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 | 13 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1936 | WS1 | P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1937 | WS1 | P | 6 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| 1938 | WS1 | P | 5 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 13 |