Guy Cantrell, baseball player, 1925-1930

Guy Cantrell

Born: 4/9/1904 in Clarita, OK, USA

Died: 1/31/1961 in McAlester, OK, USA

MLB Debut: 1925-08-18 | Final Game: 1930-09-28

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Guy Dewey Cantrell

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Biography

Guy Cantrell, born in 1904, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1925 to 1930. He made his mark during an era that was characterized by the transition from the deadball era to the more offensive-minded approaches of the late 1920s. With a career record of 2-7 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.27, Cantrell's tenure in Major League Baseball reflected the challenges faced by many pitchers of his time, as they navigated a landscape filled with evolving hitting techniques and strategies. Throughout his career, Cantrell recorded a total of 45 strikeouts. Although he did not register any saves, his contributions on the mound were significant during his playing days. Pitchers like Cantrell were essential to their teams, providing innings and stability even when their personal statistics did not fully capture their impact. His time in the league ultimately concluded on September 28, 1930, but he remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, representing the perseverance and dedication of players during a transformative period in the sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
2 7 38 7 4 0 0 99.0 115 47 5 47 45 4.27 0

Career ERA 4.27 vs. league average 4.47 across their career seasons — near 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
1925 BRO NL 1 0 14 3 1 0 0 36.0 42 12 14 13 3.00 4.55 (+34%) 382.7
1927 BRO NL 0 0 6 0 0 0 0 10.0 10 3 6 5 2.70 4.08 (+34%) 48.2
1927 PHA AL 0 2 2 2 2 0 0 18.0 25 10 7 7 5.00 4.08 (-22%) 272.6
1930 DET AL 1 5 16 2 1 0 0 35.0 38 22 20 20 5.66 4.80 (-18%) -1165.2

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
38 27 2 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 9 0.074 0.107 0.074 0.181 0.0

Career AVG .074 vs. league average .288 across their career seasons — 74.3% below league average.

Career OBP .107 vs. league average .349 across their career seasons — 69.3% below league average.

Career SLG .074 vs. league average .409 across their career seasons — 81.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.181 vs. league average 0.759 across their career seasons — 76.1% 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
1925 BRO NL 14 9 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1927 BRO NL 6 3 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 2 0.333 — — — — 0.0
1927 PHA AL 2 6 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.167 — — — — 0.0
1930 DET AL 16 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 38 0 5 31 1 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1925 BRO P 14 0 3 13 1 1
1927 BRO P 6 0 0 3 0 0
1927 PHA P 2 0 1 5 0 0
1930 DET P 16 0 1 10 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 38