Guy Curtright

Born: 10/18/1912 in Holliday, MO, USA

Died: 8/23/1997 in Sun City Center, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1943-04-21 | Final Game: 1946-07-18

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: Guy Paxton Curtright

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Biography

Guy Curtright, born in 1912, was a notable position player in Major League Baseball who played from 1943 to 1946. His career unfolded during a tumultuous time in American history, as World War II significantly impacted the sport and the players who participated in it. Curtright's career spanned three seasons, during which he appeared in 331 games, showcasing his talent and dedication to the game. Throughout his career, Curtright accumulated 294 hits and achieved a respectable batting average of .276, reflecting his consistent offensive performance. He contributed to his teams with 9 home runs and 108 RBIs, while also demonstrating his speed on the bases with 20 stolen bases. Curtright's ability to impact the game both at the plate and on the field solidified his reputation as a reliable player during a challenging era for baseball. His contributions to the game during the early post-war period have earned him a place in the annals of baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
331	1065	147	294	45	16	9	108	20	142	124	0.276	0.363	0.374	0.737	2024.5

Career AVG .276 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — +6.7% above league average.

Career OBP .363 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — +10.9% above league average.

Career SLG .374 vs. league average .354 across their career seasons — +5.5% above league average.

Career OPS 0.737 vs. league average 0.681 across their career seasons — +8.1% above 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
1943	CHW	AL	138	488	67	142	20	7	3	48	13	69	60	0.291	.255 (+14%)	.324 (+18%)	.346 (+9%)	.671 (+13%)	1460.5
1944	CHW	AL	72	198	22	50	8	2	2	23	4	23	21	0.253	.261 (-3%)	.325 (+1%)	.357 (-4%)	.683 (-1%)	-23.1
1945	CHW	AL	98	324	51	91	15	7	4	32	3	39	29	0.281	.260 (+8%)	.328 (+9%)	.354 (+15%)	.683 (+12%)	699.9
1946	CHW	AL	23	55	7	11	2	0	0	5	0	11	14	0.200	.256 (-22%)	.328 (+1%)	.358 (-34%)	.687 (-17%)	-112.9