Bill Zuber
Born: 3/26/1913 in Middle Amana, IA, USA
Died: 11/2/1982 in Cedar Rapids, IA, USA
MLB Debut: 1936-09-16 | Final Game: 1947-09-23
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 195 lbs
Full name: William Henry Zuber
Biography
Bill Zuber was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1936 until 1947. Born in 1913, Zuber made his mark in a transitional era of baseball, navigating the challenges of the pre-World War II years and the subsequent post-war period. Throughout his career, he was known for his competitive spirit and ability to pitch effectively in crucial situations. Zuber finished his career with a record of 43-42, an earned run average (ERA) of 4.28, and a total of 383 strikeouts, showcasing his capability as a reliable arm on the mound.
Zuberโs career spanned over a decade, during which he contributed to various teams, primarily serving as a starter and occasionally in relief roles, as indicated by his six saves. His performance reflected the changing dynamics of baseball during his time, including the strategic evolution of pitching. Despite not achieving superstar status, Zuber's solid numbers and resilience made him a respected figure in the sport, particularly noted for his contributions during the competitive landscape of the late 1930s and into the 1940s. His legacy endures as a testament to the dedication and skill of pitchers from that era.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43 | 42 | 224 | 65 | 23 | 3 | 6 | 786.0 | 767 | 374 | 35 | 468 | 383 | 4.28 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1936 | CLE | AL | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 13.7 | 14 | 10 | 15 | 5 | 6.59 | -446.4 |
| 1938 | CLE | AL | 0 | 3 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 28.7 | 33 | 16 | 20 | 14 | 5.02 | 174.6 |
| 1939 | CLE | AL | 2 | 0 | 16 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 31.7 | 41 | 21 | 19 | 16 | 5.97 | -328.8 |
| 1940 | CLE | AL | 1 | 1 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24.0 | 25 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 5.62 | -662.2 |
| 1941 | WSN | AL | 6 | 4 | 36 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 96.3 | 110 | 58 | 61 | 51 | 5.42 | - |
| 1942 | WSN | AL | 9 | 9 | 37 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 126.7 | 115 | 54 | 82 | 64 | 3.84 | - |
| 1943 | NYY | AL | 8 | 4 | 20 | 13 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 118.0 | 100 | 51 | 74 | 57 | 3.89 | - |
| 1944 | NYY | AL | 5 | 7 | 22 | 13 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 107.0 | 101 | 50 | 54 | 59 | 4.21 | - |
| 1945 | NYY | AL | 5 | 11 | 21 | 14 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 127.0 | 121 | 45 | 56 | 50 | 3.19 | - |
| 1946 | BOS | AL | 5 | 1 | 15 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 56.7 | 37 | 16 | 39 | 29 | 2.54 | -1270.5 |
| 1946 | NYY | AL | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.7 | 10 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 12.71 | - |
| 1947 | BOS | AL | 1 | 0 | 20 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 50.7 | 60 | 30 | 31 | 23 | 5.33 | -723.1 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 224 | 229 | 10 | 31 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 10 | 66 | 0.135 | 0.172 | 0.197 | 0.368 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1936 | CLE | AL | 2 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.200 | 0.0 |
| 1938 | CLE | AL | 15 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1939 | CLE | AL | 16 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.200 | 0.0 |
| 1940 | CLE | AL | 17 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.333 | 0.0 |
| 1941 | WSN | AL | 36 | 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1942 | WSN | AL | 37 | 39 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0.154 | 0.0 |
| 1943 | NYY | AL | 20 | 38 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 14 | 0.184 | 0.0 |
| 1944 | NYY | AL | 22 | 31 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0.129 | 0.0 |
| 1945 | NYY | AL | 21 | 42 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 13 | 0.167 | 0.0 |
| 1946 | BOS | AL | 15 | 18 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0.111 | 0.0 |
| 1946 | NYY | AL | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1947 | BOS | AL | 20 | 13 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0.154 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1946 | WS | BOS | 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 | 2.0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4.50 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1946 | WS | BOS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4.50 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 224 | 0 | 29 | 107 | 5 | 9 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1936 | CLE | P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 1938 | CLE | P | 15 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| 1939 | CLE | P | 16 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 1 |
| 1940 | CLE | P | 17 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1941 | WS1 | P | 36 | 0 | 5 | 10 | 1 | 0 |
| 1942 | WS1 | P | 37 | 0 | 6 | 11 | 1 | 3 |
| 1943 | NYA | P | 20 | 0 | 1 | 18 | 0 | 1 |
| 1944 | NYA | P | 22 | 0 | 6 | 16 | 1 | 0 |
| 1945 | NYA | P | 21 | 0 | 3 | 19 | 1 | 2 |
| 1946 | BOS | P | 15 | 0 | 3 | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| 1946 | NYA | P | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1947 | BOS | P | 20 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 224 |