Dutch McCall

Born: 12/27/1920 in Columbia, TN, USA

Died: 1/8/1996 in Little Rock, AR, USA

MLB Debut: 1948-04-27 | Final Game: 1948-10-03

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 184 lbs

Full name: Robert Leonard McCall

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Biography

Dutch McCall was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1920, who had a brief but memorable career in Major League Baseball from 1948. He played the entirety of his major league tenure with the Philadelphia Phillies, making a significant impact during a time when the league was transitioning from the post-war era into a more competitive environment. His career spanned from April 27, 1948, to October 3, 1948, during which he showcased his skills on the mound, contributing to the Phillies' efforts throughout the season. Over the course of his career, McCall compiled a record of 4 wins and 13 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.82. He struck out a total of 89 batters, illustrating his ability to challenge hitters despite facing difficulties in achieving consistent success. While McCall did not record any saves, his role as a pitcher during this era was pivotal, as he navigated the evolving strategies of the game. Although his time in the majors was short, Dutch McCall remains a notable figure in the history of the Philadelphia Phillies and the broader narrative of baseball in the late 1940s.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
4	13	30	20	5	0	0	151.3	158	81	14	85	89	4.82	0

Career ERA 4.82 vs. league average 4.10 across their career seasons — 17.4% 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
1948	CHC	NL	4	13	30	20	5	0	0	151.3	158	81	85	89	4.82	4.10 (-17%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
30	53	3	9	2	0	0	6	0	4	8	0.170	0.228	0.208	0.436	-357.2

Career AVG .170 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — 35.6% below league average.

Career OBP .228 vs. league average .340 across their career seasons — 32.9% below league average.

Career SLG .208 vs. league average .379 across their career seasons — 45.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.436 vs. league average 0.719 across their career seasons — 39.4% 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
1948	CHC	NL	30	53	3	9	2	0	0	6	0	4	8	0.170	.263 (-36%)	.340 (-33%)	.379 (-45%)	.719 (-39%)	-357.2

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	30	0	5	31	3	5

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1948	CHN	P	30	0	5	31	3	5

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	30