Cal Emery, baseball player, 1963-1963

Cal Emery

Born: 6/28/1937 in Centre Hall, PA, USA

Died: 11/28/2010 in Tulsa, OK, USA

MLB Debut: 1963-07-15 | Final Game: 1963-09-20

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 205 lbs

Full name: Calvin Wayne Emery

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Biography

Cal Emery, born in 1937, was a professional baseball player who made a brief appearance in Major League Baseball during the 1963 season. Known primarily for his role as a position player, Emery’s career spanned from July 15, 1963, to September 20, 1963. Although he played in only 16 games, his time on the field coincided with an era marked by significant changes in the game, including the growing influence of power hitters and the increasing importance of speed on the basepaths. Throughout his short career, Emery recorded 3 hits, resulting in a batting average of .158. He did not hit any home runs or drive in any runs, and his speed on the bases was not a factor, as he did not register any stolen bases. Despite the limited impact he made statistically, Emery's presence in the major leagues during the early 1960s placed him among the ranks of players who navigated the transition into a more dynamic style of play that characterized the decade. His journey reflects the challenges many players faced in securing a lasting legacy in a highly competitive environment.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
16 19 0 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.158 0.158 0.211 0.368 0.0

Career AVG .158 vs. league average .246 across their career seasons — 35.9% below league average.

Career OBP .158 vs. league average .309 across their career seasons — 48.9% below league average.

Career SLG .211 vs. league average .372 across their career seasons — 43.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.368 vs. league average 0.681 across their career seasons — 45.9% 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
1963 PHI NL 16 19 0 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.158 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 2 0 16 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1963 PHI 1B 2 0 16 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 2

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Pennsylvania State University State College PA 1957, 1958