Windy McCall

Born: 7/18/1925 in San Francisco, CA, USA

Died: 2/5/2015 in Tucson, AZ, USA

MLB Debut: 1948-04-25 | Final Game: 1957-05-05

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: John William McCall

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Biography

Windy McCall was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1948 to 1957. Born in 1925, McCall made his mark during a transitional period in baseball history, post-World War II, as the sport began to evolve in both style and competition. Over his career, he accumulated a record of 11-15, showcasing his ability to compete at the highest level despite the challenges of a rapidly changing game. His earned run average (ERA) stood at 4.22, reflecting the typical pitching struggles of the era as offensive strategies began to shift. Throughout his career, McCall demonstrated a solid ability to strike out batters, finishing with a total of 144 strikeouts. Additionally, he contributed to his teams' success with 12 saves, highlighting his versatility and reliability as a late-inning option. While not a household name, McCall's contributions on the mound during his playing years exemplified the dedication and skill of pitchers in the post-war era, making him a notable figure in the history of the game.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
11	15	134	15	4	0	12	253.7	249	119	26	103	144	4.22	0

Career ERA 4.22 vs. league average 4.04 across their career seasons — near league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1948	BOS	AL	0	1	1	1	0	0	1.3	6	3	1	0	20.25	—	0.0
1949	BOS	AL	0	0	5	0	0	0	9.3	13	12	10	8	11.57	4.12 (-181%)	0.0
1950	PIT	NL	0	0	2	0	0	0	6.7	12	7	4	5	9.45	—	0.0
1954	NY1	NL	2	5	33	4	0	2	61.0	50	22	29	38	3.25	3.90 (+17%)	163.5
1955	NY1	NL	6	5	42	6	4	3	95.0	86	39	37	50	3.69	4.00 (+8%)	558.5
1956	NY1	NL	3	4	46	4	0	7	77.3	74	31	20	41	3.61	3.96 (+9%)	1305.5
1957	NY1	NL	0	0	5	0	0	0	3.0	8	5	2	2	15.00	—	0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
134	48	2	7	0	0	0	1	0	3	13	0.146	0.212	0.146	0.357	0.0

Career AVG .146 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 44.2% below league average.

Career OBP .212 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — 37.0% below league average.

Career SLG .146 vs. league average .391 across their career seasons — 62.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.357 vs. league average 0.727 across their career seasons — 50.8% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	RBI	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS
1948	BOS	AL	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
1949	BOS	AL	5	3	1	2	0	0	0	0.667	—	—	—	—
1950	PIT	NL	2	2	0	0	0	1	0	0.000	—	—	—	—
1954	NY1	NL	33	11	0	0	1	1	4	0.000	—	—	—	—
1955	NY1	NL	42	17	1	2	0	1	6	0.118	—	—	—	—
1956	NY1	NL	46	15	0	3	0	0	3	0.200	—	—	—	—
1957	NY1	NL	5	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—