Les McCrabb, baseball player, 1939-1950

Les McCrabb

Born: 11/4/1914 in Wakefield, PA, USA

Died: 10/8/2008 in Lancaster, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1939-09-07 | Final Game: 1950-05-04

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Lester William McCrabb

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Biography

Les McCrabb was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1914, who played in Major League Baseball from 1939 until 1950. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 10 wins and 15 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 5.96. McCrabb struck out 57 batters and recorded 2 saves, showcasing his ability to contribute not just as a starter but also in critical relief situations. Competing during a transitional period in baseball history, McCrabb's career spanned the tail end of the pre-war era and the immediate post-war years, a time marked by shifts in player dynamics and the evolving style of play. While he may not have achieved Hall of Fame status, McCrabb's contributions to his teams reflected the tenacity and spirit of players from that era, who often faced challenges both on and off the field in a rapidly changing society. His legacy is a testament to the many players who shaped the game during a pivotal time in its history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
10 15 38 27 13 1 2 210.0 270 139 24 63 57 5.96 0

Career ERA 5.96 vs. league average 4.06 across their career seasons — 46.7% 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
1939 PHA AL 1 2 5 4 2 0 0 35.7 42 16 10 11 4.04 4.28 (+6%) -494.9
1940 PHA AL 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 11.7 19 9 2 4 6.94 4.21 (-65%) -322.9
1941 PHA AL 9 13 26 23 11 1 2 157.3 188 96 49 40 5.49 3.94 (-40%) -2584.8
1942 PHA AL 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 4.0 14 14 2 0 31.50 — 0.0
1950 PHA AL 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 1.3 7 4 0 2 27.00 — 0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
38 74 2 9 2 0 0 5 0 0 20 0.122 0.122 0.149 0.270 -510.2

Career AVG .122 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — 54.0% below league average.

Career OBP .122 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — 63.7% below league average.

Career SLG .149 vs. league average .380 across their career seasons — 60.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.270 vs. league average 0.716 across their career seasons — 62.2% 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
1939 PHA AL 5 13 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1940 PHA AL 4 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.250 — — — — 0.0
1941 PHA AL 26 56 2 8 2 0 0 5 0 0 13 0.143 .262 (-46%) .332 (-57%) .373 (-52%) .705 (-54%) -510.2
1942 PHA AL 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1950 PHA AL 2 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 38 0 10 36 4 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1939 PHA P 5 0 1 6 0 0
1940 PHA P 4 0 0 4 0 0
1941 PHA P 26 0 9 24 4 1
1942 PHA P 1 0 0 2 0 0
1950 PHA P 2 0 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 38