Art Mahaffey

Born: 6/4/1938 in Cincinnati, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1960-07-30 | Final Game: 1966-07-17

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Arthur Mahaffey

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Biography

Art Mahaffey, born in 1938, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1960 until 1966. He made a significant impact during his career, which was characterized by his versatility on the mound and his ability to compete in an era that witnessed the evolution of pitching strategies. Mahaffey finished his career with a record of 59-64 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.17, while accumulating 639 strikeouts and one save over his tenure. His performance earned him three All-Star selections, showcasing his status as one of the prominent pitchers of his time. Mahaffey's playing style was marked by his competitive spirit and determination, traits that resonated well with the teams he played for. He navigated the challenges of the early 1960s, a period that was pivotal for the game as it transitioned into a more modern approach to pitching and batting. Despite the ups and downs of his win-loss record, Mahaffey's contributions on the mound were noteworthy, and he remains a respected figure in baseball history for his accomplishments and his role in the sport during a transformative era.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
59	64	185	148	46	9	1	999.0	959	463	125	368	639	4.17	0

Career ERA 4.17 vs. league average 3.68 across their career seasons — 13.2% 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
1960	PHI	NL	7	3	14	12	5	1	0	93.3	78	24	34	56	2.31	3.82 (+39%)	265.6
1961	PHI	NL	11	19	36	32	12	3	0	219.3	205	100	70	158	4.10	4.03 (-2%)	1373.2
1962	PHI	NL	19	14	41	39	20	2	0	274.0	253	120	81	177	3.94	3.96 (avg)	-696.3
1963	PHI	NL	7	10	26	22	6	1	0	149.0	143	66	48	97	3.99	3.46 (-15%)	-1365.4
1964	PHI	NL	12	9	34	29	2	2	0	157.3	161	79	82	80	4.52	3.58 (-26%)	-4426.5
1965	PHI	NL	2	5	22	9	1	0	0	71.0	82	49	32	52	6.21	3.50 (-78%)	-2189.1
1966	STL	NL	1	4	12	5	0	0	1	35.0	37	25	21	19	6.43	3.52 (-83%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
186	313	17	42	7	1	3	19	0	8	109	0.134	0.160	0.192	0.352	-1942.4

Career AVG .134 vs. league average .251 across their career seasons — 46.6% below league average.

Career OBP .160 vs. league average .317 across their career seasons — 49.3% below league average.

Career SLG .192 vs. league average .382 across their career seasons — 49.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.352 vs. league average 0.699 across their career seasons — 49.6% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1960	PHI	NL	14	30	1	3	0	0	0	1	0	8	0.100	—	—	—	—	0.0
1961	PHI	NL	36	63	3	8	2	0	0	3	3	20	0.127	.258 (-51%)	.328 (-50%)	.399 (-60%)	.727 (-56%)	-615.1
1962	PHI	NL	42	92	6	13	0	1	2	10	3	29	0.141	.257 (-45%)	.326 (-46%)	.393 (-42%)	.719 (-44%)	-700.5
1963	PHI	NL	26	50	2	10	3	0	0	1	1	12	0.200	.246 (-19%)	.308 (-25%)	.371 (-30%)	.680 (-28%)	-224.1
1964	PHI	NL	34	50	4	6	2	0	1	4	1	26	0.120	.250 (-52%)	.312 (-56%)	.377 (-42%)	.690 (-48%)	-402.8
1965	PHI	NL	22	21	1	2	0	0	0	0	0	11	0.095	—	—	—	—	0.0
1966	STL	NL	12	7	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	3	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0