Emil Bildilli, baseball player, 1937-1941

Emil Bildilli

Born: 9/16/1912 in Diamond, IN, USA

Died: 9/16/1946 in Hartford City, IN, USA

MLB Debut: 1937-08-24 | Final Game: 1941-05-01

Bats: R | Throws: L | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 170 lbs

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Biography

Emil Bildilli, born in 1912, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from August 24, 1937, to May 1, 1941. Playing during a transitional period in baseball, Bildilli showcased his talents in a league that was beginning to evolve with the introduction of new playing styles and strategies. Throughout his career, he recorded a pitching record of 4 wins and 8 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 5.84. Over his time on the mound, he struck out 55 batters and recorded a single save, demonstrating his ability to contribute in critical moments of the game. Bildilli’s playing style was characterized by a competitive spirit and determination, traits that were essential for pitchers of his era. While his statistical achievements may not place him among the most celebrated pitchers in baseball history, he was part of a generation that laid the groundwork for future talent. His time in the majors coincided with a period of adjustment in baseball, as teams began to adopt more sophisticated approaches to pitching and game management. Emil Bildilli remains a notable figure in the annals of baseball history for his contributions during the late 1930s and early 1940s.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
4 8 41 17 7 0 1 148.0 184 96 16 75 55 5.84 0

Career ERA 5.84 vs. league average 4.22 across their career seasons — 38.2% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
1937 SLA AL 0 1 4 1 0 0 0 8.0 12 9 3 2 10.12 — 0.0
1938 SLA AL 1 2 5 3 2 0 0 21.7 33 17 11 11 7.06 4.35 (-62%) -573.1
1939 SLA AL 1 1 2 2 2 0 0 19.0 21 7 6 8 3.32 4.28 (+23%) 529.6
1940 SLA AL 2 4 28 11 3 0 1 97.0 113 60 52 32 5.57 4.21 (-32%) -3487.7
1941 SLA AL 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 2.3 5 3 3 2 11.57 — 0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
42 45 4 8 0 0 0 3 0 1 9 0.178 0.196 0.178 0.373 0.0

Career AVG .178 vs. league average .271 across their career seasons — 34.3% below league average.

Career OBP .196 vs. league average .339 across their career seasons — 42.3% below league average.

Career SLG .178 vs. league average .389 across their career seasons — 54.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.373 vs. league average 0.728 across their career seasons — 48.7% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
1937 SLA AL 4 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1938 SLA AL 5 8 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.250 — — — — 0.0
1939 SLA AL 2 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1940 SLA AL 29 30 4 6 0 0 0 3 0 0 5 0.200 — — — — 0.0
1941 SLA AL 2 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 41 0 8 45 2 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1937 SLA P 4 0 0 4 0 0
1938 SLA P 5 0 0 4 0 0
1939 SLA P 2 0 1 4 0 0
1940 SLA P 28 0 7 32 2 2
1941 SLA P 2 0 0 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 41