Bill Kalfass

Born: 3/3/1916 in New York, NY, USA

Died: 9/8/1968 in Brooklyn, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1937-09-15 | Final Game: 1937-10-02

Bats: R | Throws: L | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: William Philip Kalfass

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Biography

Bill Kalfass, born in 1916, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned a brief but notable period from September 15, 1937, to October 2, 1937. He played during a time when Major League Baseball was on the brink of transformation, with the integration of African American players just around the corner. Kalfass's tenure in the league was marked by a solid performance, highlighted by a career record of 1-0 and an earned run average (ERA) of 3.0, showcasing his ability to limit scoring opportunities against him. In his short stint, Kalfass recorded a total of 9 strikeouts, demonstrating his capacity to overpower hitters despite his limited appearances. Although he did not earn any saves throughout his career, his contributions on the mound reflected the competitive spirit of the era, which was characterized by evolving pitching styles and strategies. Kalfass remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, representing the many players who contributed to the game during a pivotal time in its development.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
1	0	3	1	1	0	0	12.0	10	4	0	10	9	3.00	0

Career ERA 3.00 vs. league average 4.34 across their career seasons — 30.8% better 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
1937	PHA	AL	1	0	3	1	1	0	0	12.0	10	4	10	9	3.00	4.34 (+31%)	40.9

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
3	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .277 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .342 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .398 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.741 across their career seasons — 100.0% 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	PHA	AL	3	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

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

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1937	PHA	P	3	0	0	1	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	3