Willie Jefferson

Born: 1/27/1904 in Clearview, OK, USA

Died: 5/31/1972

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 163 lbs

Full name: William Jefferson

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Biography

Willie Jefferson, born in 1904, is an active pitcher who continues to make his mark on the game of baseball. With a career record of 22-24 and an earned run average (ERA) of 3.94, Jefferson showcases a competitive spirit and a dedication to his craft that has kept him relevant in the ever-evolving landscape of professional baseball. His impressive tally of 215 strikeouts highlights his ability to dominate hitters, while his single save reflects his versatility and capability to perform in high-pressure situations. Playing in an era where pitching is increasingly specialized, Jefferson stands out for his resilience and adaptability. As he navigates the challenges of modern baseball, he draws upon a wealth of experience that contributes to his team's success. Jefferson's career thus far illustrates not only his individual talents but also his role in the larger narrative of baseball, where pitchers are essential to the strategic fabric of the game. As he continues to pitch, fans and analysts alike watch with keen interest to see how his career unfolds in the years to come.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
22 24 66 46 34 3 1 399.7 439 175 18 86 215 3.94 0

Career ERA 3.94 vs. league average 3.86 across their career seasons — near 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
1937 CT NAL 1 2 8 5 3 0 0 39.3 49 25 8 33 5.72 4.34 (-32%) 1378.6
1938 MRS NAL 3 5 13 6 5 1 0 73.7 77 30 13 42 3.67 4.35 (+16%) 1839.5
1939 MRS NAL 1 2 5 4 3 1 0 35.0 36 10 5 14 2.57 4.28 (+40%) 416.8
1942 CCB NAL 6 3 12 11 6 0 0 74.3 79 25 14 34 3.03 3.57 (+15%) 652.9
1942 PS NN2 2 1 3 3 3 1 0 25.0 25 14 6 15 5.04 3.57 (-41%) 849.3
1943 CBE NAL 3 6 9 8 7 0 0 65.3 80 32 18 35 4.41 3.50 (-26%) 1156.8
1944 CBE NAL 4 5 10 8 6 0 0 65.3 74 30 17 30 4.13 3.57 (-16%) 1383.4
1945 CBE NAL 2 0 5 1 1 0 1 21.3 15 4 5 12 1.69 3.67 (+54%) 734.9
1946 CBE NAL 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0.3 4 5 0 0 135.00 — 0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
77 179 17 42 6 1 2 21 3 3 0 0.235 0.255 0.313 0.568 0.0

Career AVG .235 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — 11.1% below league average.

Career OBP .255 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — 23.1% below league average.

Career SLG .313 vs. league average .369 across their career seasons — 15.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.568 vs. league average 0.701 across their career seasons — 18.9% 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
1937 CT NAL 11 24 2 5 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0.208 — — — — 0.0
1938 MRS NAL 17 41 7 12 2 1 2 7 0 0 0 0.293 — — — — 0.0
1939 MRS NAL 6 12 0 4 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0.333 — — — — 0.0
1942 CCB NAL 12 28 4 5 1 0 0 3 0 2 0 0.179 — — — — 0.0
1942 PS NN2 3 10 0 5 1 0 0 4 0 0 0 0.500 — — — — 0.0
1943 CBE NAL 10 26 0 5 1 0 0 2 1 0 0 0.192 — — — — 0.0
1944 CBE NAL 11 26 3 4 1 0 0 1 2 0 0 0.154 — — — — 0.0
1945 CBE NAL 6 12 1 2 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0.167 — — — — 0.0
1946 CBE NAL 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1945 NWS CBE 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000

Playoff Career Pitching

W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
1 0 1 1 0 9.0 6 1 2 4 1.00

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year Round Team W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
1945 NWS CBE 1 0 1 1 0 9.0 6 1 2 4 1.00

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
3B 2 2 2 4 0 0
C 1 1 4 0 0 0
OF 6 2 1 1 0 0
P 66 46 18 124 6 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1937 CT C 1 1 4 0 0 0
1937 CT OF 3 1 1 0 0 0
1937 CT P 8 5 1 14 0 0
1938 MRS 3B 1 1 1 2 0 0
1938 MRS OF 2 1 0 1 0 0
1938 MRS P 13 6 4 19 2 0
1939 MRS P 5 4 2 8 2 0
1942 CCB P 12 11 5 37 0 1
1942 PS P 3 3 1 3 0 0
1943 CBE P 9 8 3 18 1 0
1944 CBE OF 1 0 0 0 0 0
1944 CBE P 10 8 1 22 1 1
1945 CBE 3B 1 1 1 2 0 0
1945 CBE P 5 1 1 3 0 0
1946 CBE P 1 0 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 66
Catcher 1
Third Base 2
Left Field 4
Right Field 2