Phil McCullough

Born: 7/22/1917 in Stockbridge, GA, USA

Died: 1/16/2003 in Decatur, GA, USA

MLB Debut: 1942-04-22 | Final Game: 1942-04-22

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 204 lbs

Full name: Pinson Lamar McCullough

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Biography

Phil McCullough was a professional baseball player born in 1917, known for his brief appearance in Major League Baseball during the 1942 season. McCullough played as a position player, but his MLB career was notably limited, as he participated in only one game on April 22, 1942. In that single outing, he did not achieve any hits, home runs, or runs batted in, resulting in a batting average of .0. Despite the brevity of his career, McCullough's foray into the major leagues occurred during a time when the sport was facing significant changes, with many players enlisting for military service during World War II. While McCullough's statistics may not reflect a traditional baseball career, his appearance on a Major League roster during a tumultuous period in American history highlights the unique circumstances of the era. Players like McCullough were part of a generation that faced not only the challenges of the game but also the broader societal impacts of the war, which led to a temporary reshaping of the league. His story serves as a reminder of the countless individuals who aspired to play at the highest level, even if their opportunities were fleeting.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	0	1	0	0	0	0	3.0	5	2	0	2	2	6.00	0

Career ERA 6.00 vs. league average 3.57 across their career seasons — 68.2% 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
1942	WSN	AL	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	3.0	5	2	2	2	6.00	—	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .253 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .350 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.673 across their career seasons — 100.0% 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
1942	WSN	AL	1	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	1	0	0	1	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1942	WS1	P	1	0	0	1	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	1