Virgil Cheeves

Born: 2/12/1901 in Oklahoma City, OK, USA

Died: 5/5/1979 in Dallas, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1920-09-07 | Final Game: 1927-05-13

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Virgil Earl Cheeves

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Biography

Virgil Cheeves was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1920 until his retirement in 1927. Born in 1901, Cheeves carved out a niche for himself during a transformative era in baseball characterized by the rise of the live-ball era, which saw an increase in offensive production and a shift in pitching strategies. Over the course of his career, he accumulated a record of 26 wins and 27 losses, showcasing his competitive spirit and resilience on the mound. Cheeves finished his career with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.73 and recorded 98 strikeouts, reflecting his ability to miss bats and contribute to his team's efforts. Additionally, he notched 2 saves, further highlighting his role as a reliable option in high-leverage situations. Though he may not be a household name in the annals of baseball history, Cheeves' contributions during a pivotal time in the sport's evolution provide insight into the challenges and achievements of pitchers in the early 20th century.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
26	27	111	56	18	2	2	458.7	526	241	28	188	98	4.73	0

Career ERA 4.73 vs. league average 3.99 across their career seasons — 18.5% 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
1920	CHC	NL	0	0	5	2	0	0	0	18.0	16	7	7	3	3.50	3.45 (-2%)	-
1921	CHC	NL	11	12	37	22	9	1	0	163.0	192	84	47	39	4.64	4.02 (-15%)	-
1922	CHC	NL	12	11	39	23	9	1	2	182.7	195	83	76	40	4.09	4.18 (+2%)	-
1923	CHC	NL	3	4	19	8	0	0	0	71.3	89	49	37	13	6.18	4.03 (-53%)	-
1924	CLE	AL	0	0	8	1	0	0	0	17.3	26	15	17	2	7.79	4.13 (-89%)	-1506.5
1927	NY1	NL	0	0	3	0	0	0	0	6.3	8	3	4	1	4.26	—	0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
111	141	11	26	4	1	1	4	0	4	39	0.184	0.218	0.248	0.466	-270.7

Career AVG .184 vs. league average .282 across their career seasons — 34.7% below league average.

Career OBP .218 vs. league average .343 across their career seasons — 36.5% below league average.

Career SLG .248 vs. league average .388 across their career seasons — 36.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.466 vs. league average 0.731 across their career seasons — 36.3% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1920	CHC	NL	5	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	2	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1921	CHC	NL	37	48	3	8	1	0	0	0	1	13	0.167	—	—	—	—	0.0
1922	CHC	NL	39	62	6	13	1	1	1	3	2	16	0.210	.285 (-27%)	.345 (-26%)	.397 (-23%)	.743 (-24%)	-270.7
1923	CHC	NL	19	23	1	4	1	0	0	1	0	6	0.174	—	—	—	—	0.0
1924	CLE	AL	8	4	1	1	1	0	0	0	0	2	0.250	—	—	—	—	0.0
1927	NY1	NL	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—	0.0