Willie Prall
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1975)
Willie Prall was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball in 1975 for the Chicago Cubs. Across 3 career appearances, he went 0-2 with a 8.59 ERA and 7 strikeouts.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- L / L
- Height / Weight
- 6'3" / 200 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1975-09-03
- Last Game
- 1975-09-15
Full name: Wilfred Anthony Prall
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | CHN | NL | 0 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14.2 | 21 | 14 | 8 | 7 | 8.59 | 3.71 (-132%) | -163.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 0 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14.2 | 21 | 14 | 8 | 7 | 8.59 | — | -163 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 | 0 |
Career AVG .000 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career OBP .000 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career SLG .000 vs. league average .374 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career OPS .000 vs. league average .701 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | CHN | NL | 3 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 3 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| Away | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 1 | 4.0 | 7 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 13.50 |
| Away | 2 | 10.2 | 14 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 6.75 |
Last 3 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1975-09-15 | CHC | PIT | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1975-09-08 | CHC | PIT | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1975-09-03 | CHC | STL | W | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Last 3 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1975-09-15 | CHC | PIT | L | 4.0 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| 1975-09-08 | CHC | PIT | L | 5.0 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| 1975-09-03 | CHC | STL | — | 5.2 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 3 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upsala College | East Orange | NJ | 1969, 1970, 1971 |
Willie Prall: the record in brief
Between the debut on September 3, 1975 and the final game on September 15, 1975, Willie Prall built the record summarized on this page. The team column never changes: it is the Chicago Cubs in 1975. Prall, a pitcher by primary position, batted and threw left-handed. The recorded size is 6'3" and 200 pounds. The birth record reads April 20, 1950, in Hackensack, NJ, USA. Willie Prall was the playing name; the full given name is Wilfred Anthony.
Prall pitched in 3 games, starting 3, and finished with a 0-2 record and 8.59 ERA. The totals include 7 strikeouts. The league ERA over Prall's seasons was 3.71, so the 8.59 figure ran 131.5% worse than average. All of that pitching came in 1975, with 3 games and 7 strikeouts.
The position breakdown shows 3 games, all at pitcher.
The college table lists Upsala College in 1969, 1970, and 1971.
Frequently Asked Questions about Willie Prall
- Was Willie Prall a pitcher?
- Yes. Willie Prall pitched in the major leagues, recording 0 wins and 7 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Willie Prall hit?
- Willie Prall hit 0 career home runs.
- What was Willie Prall's career batting average?
- Willie Prall batted .000 over his career, with 0 hits in 4 at bats.
- How many RBI did Willie Prall have?
- Willie Prall drove in 1 runs in his career.
- What was Willie Prall's career ERA?
- Willie Prall finished with a 8.59 career ERA, going 0-2 with 7 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Willie Prall have?
- Willie Prall recorded 7 career strikeouts.