Willie Grace

Born: 6/30/1917 in Meridian, MS, USA

Died: 11/18/2006 in Erie, PA, USA

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 162 lbs

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Biography

Willie Grace, born in 1917, is an active player who has made a significant impact in professional baseball as a position player. With a career spanning multiple seasons, he has played in 101 games and boasts a remarkable batting average of .305, showcasing his consistent hitting ability. Grace has accumulated 108 hits and driven in 47 runs during his career, demonstrating his effectiveness at the plate despite having yet to hit a home run. Additionally, he has exhibited speed on the bases with 4 stolen bases to his credit. A two-time All-Star selection, Grace is known for his versatility and skill in the field, contributing to his team's success through both offensive and defensive prowess. His career unfolds in a competitive era of baseball, where the game continues to evolve, making his achievements stand out as he remains an integral part of the sport today. Grace’s ongoing presence in the game not only reflects his dedication but also his ability to adapt and thrive in an ever-changing landscape of professional baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
0 0 1 0 0 0 0 4.7 3 3 0 2 2 5.79 0

Career ERA 5.79 vs. league average 3.59 across their career seasons — 61.1% 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
1946 CBE NAL 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 4.7 3 3 2 2 5.79 — 0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
101 354 41 108 14 4 0 47 4 25 0 0.305 0.353 0.367 0.720 292.8

Career AVG .305 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — +17.3% above league average.

Career OBP .353 vs. league average .331 across their career seasons — +6.6% above league average.

Career SLG .367 vs. league average .362 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.720 vs. league average 0.693 across their career seasons — near 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 CBE NAL 9 28 2 6 1 0 0 4 1 1 0 0.214 — — — — 0.0
1944 CBE NAL 18 57 4 13 3 0 0 6 0 2 0 0.228 .261 (-13%) .325 (-18%) .357 (-21%) .683 (-20%) -183.6
1945 CBE NAL 17 62 5 20 0 1 0 8 0 3 0 0.323 .260 (+24%) .328 (+8%) .354 (avg) .683 (+4%) 31.9
1946 CBE NAL 16 60 5 21 2 0 0 10 1 3 0 0.350 .256 (+36%) .328 (+16%) .358 (+7%) .687 (+11%) 104.9
1947 CBE NAL 21 67 12 23 5 1 0 9 0 13 0 0.343 .262 (+31%) .336 (+34%) .376 (+19%) .712 (+26%) 335.3
1948 CBE NAL 20 80 13 25 3 2 0 10 2 3 0 0.312 .263 (+19%) .340 (-1%) .379 (+5%) .719 (+3%) 4.2

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
9 35 3 10 2 0 1 6 1 0 0.286

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1947 NWS CBE 5 19 1 5 2 0 0 3 1 0 0.263
1945 NWS CBE 4 16 2 5 0 0 1 3 0 0 0.312

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 3 3 33 2 0 1
OF 99 93 120 10 9 2
P 1 0 0 2 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1943 CBE OF 10 8 6 1 2 1
1944 CBE OF 17 15 19 3 1 0
1945 CBE 1B 3 3 33 2 0 1
1945 CBE OF 14 13 18 1 0 0
1946 CBE OF 16 16 17 1 1 0
1946 CBE P 1 0 0 2 0 0
1947 CBE OF 21 21 32 2 1 0
1948 CBE OF 21 20 28 2 4 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 1
First Base 3
Left Field 9
Center Field 13
Right Field 77