Jack Creel

Born: 4/23/1916 in Kyle, TX, USA

Died: 8/13/2002 in Houston, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1945-04-22 | Final Game: 1945-09-25

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: Jack Dalton Creel

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Biography

Jack Creel, born in 1916, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in the major leagues during the 1945 season. His career, though brief, spanned from April 22, 1945, to September 25, 1945, a time when baseball was experiencing a resurgence as the nation emerged from World War II. Creel made a notable impact on the field, finishing his career with a record of 5-4 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.14, showcasing his ability to compete at a high level during a challenging era for the sport. Throughout his time in the league, Creel demonstrated his skills as a reliable pitcher, accumulating 34 strikeouts and earning 2 saves. His contributions to the game, although limited to a single season, reflect the resilience and dedication of players during a pivotal moment in baseball history. Creel's career serves as a reminder of the many athletes who contributed to the sport during the 1940s, an era marked by both the challenges of wartime and the growing popularity of baseball as America's pastime.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
5	4	26	8	2	0	2	87.0	78	40	5	45	34	4.14	0

Career ERA 4.14 vs. league average 3.67 across their career seasons — 12.8% 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
1945	STL	NL	5	4	26	8	2	0	2	87.0	78	40	45	34	4.14	3.67 (-13%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
35	26	2	2	1	0	0	1	0	1	7	0.077	0.111	0.115	0.226	0.0

Career AVG .077 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 70.5% below league average.

Career OBP .111 vs. league average .329 across their career seasons — 66.2% below league average.

Career SLG .115 vs. league average .355 across their career seasons — 67.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.226 vs. league average 0.684 across their career seasons — 66.9% 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
1945	STL	NL	35	26	2	2	1	0	0	1	0	1	7	0.077	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	26	0	3	19	1	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1945	SLN	P	26	0	3	19	1	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	26