Porter Vaughan
Born: 5/11/1919 in Stevensville, VA, USA
Died: 7/30/2008 in Richmond, VA, USA
MLB Debut: 1940-06-16 | Final Game: 1946-04-21
Bats: R | Throws: L | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 178 lbs
Full name: Cecil Porter Vaughan
Biography
Porter Vaughan, born in 1919, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in the major leagues from 1940 until his retirement in 1946. Known for his strong arm and competitive spirit, Vaughan made his mark during a challenging era for baseball, which was marked by the impacts of World War II. Despite the disruptions of the time, he managed to carve out a place for himself in the sport, showcasing his talents on the mound.
Throughout his career, Vaughan recorded a win-loss record of 2-11 with an earned run average (ERA) of 5.83. Over the course of his time in the majors, he achieved 52 strikeouts and notched 2 saves, demonstrating his capability as both a starting and relief pitcher. While his overall statistics may not reflect a superstar career, Vaughan's contributions were significant during a period of transition in baseball, and he remains a part of the rich tapestry of the game’s history.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 11 | 24 | 18 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 122.0 | 137 | 79 | 12 | 74 | 52 | 5.83 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940 | PHA | AL | 2 | 9 | 18 | 15 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 99.3 | 104 | 59 | 61 | 46 | 5.35 | -2302.0 |
| 1941 | PHA | AL | 0 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 22.7 | 32 | 20 | 12 | 6 | 7.94 | -884.1 |
| 1946 | PHA | AL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 | 41 | 4 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 0.220 | 0.238 | 0.220 | 0.458 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940 | PHA | AL | 18 | 34 | 3 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0.235 | 0.0 |
| 1941 | PHA | AL | 5 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.143 | 0.0 |
| 1946 | PHA | AL | 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 | 24 | 0 | 4 | 19 | 4 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940 | PHA | P | 18 | 0 | 2 | 16 | 3 | 0 |
| 1941 | PHA | P | 5 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 1946 | PHA | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 24 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Richmond | Richmond | VA | 1938, 1939, 1940 |