Phil Marchildon, baseball player, 1940-1950

Phil Marchildon

Born: 10/25/1913 in Penetanguishene, ON, CAN

Died: 1/10/1997 in Toronto, ON, CAN

MLB Debut: 1940-09-22 | Final Game: 1950-07-16

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Philip Joseph Marchildon

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Biography

Phil Marchildon was a Canadian professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1940 to 1950. Born in 1913, he made his mark in Major League Baseball during a time when the sport was recovering from the disruptions of World War II. Marchildon played primarily for the Philadelphia Athletics, showcasing a competitive spirit and a solid repertoire that included a variety of pitches, which contributed to his striking out a total of 481 batters over the course of his career. Marchildon finished his playing days with a win-loss record of 68-75 and an earned run average (ERA) of 3.93. In addition to his starting duties, he recorded 2 saves, demonstrating his versatility and ability to perform under pressure. His contributions to the game were significant during an era marked by the transition from pre-war baseball to the post-war boom, as he navigated the challenges of competition and the evolving landscape of the sport. Phil Marchildon's legacy remains a testament to the dedication and resilience of players from his generation.

Negro Leagues Career Statistics

Batting

PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB BA OBP SLG OPS
2.0 2.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000

Pitching

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H R ER HR BB SO ERA
2.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 9.0 4.0 0 0 0 0 0.00

Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting

Season PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB BA OBP SLG OPS
1947 2.0 2.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000

Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Pitching

Season W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H R ER HR BB SO ERA
1947 2.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 9.0 4.0 0 0 0 0 0.00

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
68 75 185 162 82 6 2 1214.3 1084 530 81 684 481 3.93 0

Career ERA 3.93 vs. league average 3.94 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
1940 PHA AL 0 2 2 2 1 0 0 10.0 12 8 8 4 7.20 4.21 (-71%) -423.4
1941 PHA AL 10 15 30 27 14 1 0 204.3 188 81 118 74 3.57 3.94 (+9%) -4667.9
1942 PHA AL 17 14 38 31 18 1 1 244.0 215 114 140 110 4.20 3.57 (-18%) -4002.6
1945 PHA AL 0 1 3 2 0 0 0 9.0 5 4 11 2 4.00 3.67 (-9%) 0.0
1946 PHA AL 13 16 36 29 16 1 1 226.7 197 88 114 95 3.49 3.59 (+3%) -3102.8
1947 PHA AL 19 9 35 35 21 2 0 276.7 228 99 141 128 3.22 3.97 (+19%) -797.1
1948 PHA AL 9 15 33 30 12 1 0 226.3 214 114 131 66 4.53 4.10 (-10%) -5744.4
1949 PHA AL 0 3 7 6 0 0 0 16.0 24 21 19 2 11.81 4.12 (-187%) -1738.2
1950 BOS AL 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1.3 1 1 2 0 6.75 — 0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
185 405 21 58 7 1 1 26 0 27 110 0.143 0.199 0.173 0.371 -3124.4

Career AVG .143 vs. league average .262 across their career seasons — 45.3% below league average.

Career OBP .199 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — 40.7% below league average.

Career SLG .173 vs. league average .373 across their career seasons — 53.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.371 vs. league average 0.708 across their career seasons — 47.5% 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
1940 PHA AL 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1941 PHA AL 30 66 4 11 0 1 0 5 0 7 17 0.167 .262 (-36%) .332 (-26%) .373 (-47%) .705 (-37%) -401.4
1942 PHA AL 38 84 3 20 2 0 0 7 0 4 13 0.238 .253 (-6%) .323 (-16%) .349 (-25%) .672 (-21%) -281.9
1945 PHA AL 3 2 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.500 — — — — 0.0
1946 PHA AL 36 75 3 5 1 0 0 3 0 2 21 0.067 .256 (-74%) .328 (-72%) .358 (-78%) .687 (-75%) -929.4
1947 PHA AL 35 98 8 15 3 0 1 9 0 4 25 0.153 .262 (-42%) .336 (-42%) .376 (-43%) .712 (-43%) -723.5
1948 PHA AL 33 72 3 5 0 0 0 2 0 10 30 0.069 .263 (-74%) .340 (-46%) .379 (-82%) .719 (-65%) -788.1
1949 PHA AL 7 6 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.167 — — — — 0.0
1950 BOS AL 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 185 0 52 168 15 11

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1940 PHA P 2 0 0 3 0 0
1941 PHA P 30 0 11 22 1 1
1942 PHA P 38 0 13 35 2 3
1945 PHA P 3 0 1 2 0 0
1946 PHA P 36 0 9 33 4 0
1947 PHA P 35 0 7 34 3 2
1948 PHA P 33 0 10 36 4 5
1949 PHA P 7 0 1 3 1 0
1950 BOS P 1 0 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 185

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
1942 Baseball Magazine All-Star P4

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1947 Most Valuable Player AL 9th 47.0 336 0
1946 Most Valuable Player AL 22th 5.0 336 0
1942 Most Valuable Player AL 9th 39.0 336 0