Will McEnaney, baseball player, 1974-1979

Will McEnaney

Born: 2/14/1952 in Springfield, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1974-07-03 | Final Game: 1979-09-27

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

Full name: William Henry McEnaney

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Biography

Will McEnaney, born in 1952, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1974 to 1979. Known for his solid pitching repertoire, McEnaney played a crucial role in the bullpens of the teams he represented. Over his career, he compiled a record of 12 wins and 17 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 3.76. He recorded a total of 148 strikeouts and secured 29 saves, showcasing his ability to both start and close games effectively. McEnaney's career unfolded during a transformative period in Major League Baseball, characterized by the rise of specialized relief pitchers and the growing importance of the bullpen in game strategy. His contributions to his teams were marked by a competitive spirit and a commitment to his craft, making him a reliable asset on the mound. While not a marquee name in the annals of baseball history, McEnaney's performance reflected the evolving nature of pitching roles during the late 1970s, contributing to the legacy of a game that was continually adapting to new strategies and player utilization.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
12 17 269 0 0 0 29 349.7 380 146 25 95 148 3.76 0

Career ERA 3.76 vs. league average 3.76 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
1974 CIN NL 2 1 24 0 0 0 2 27.0 24 13 9 13 4.33 3.63 (-19%) -620.3
1975 CIN NL 5 2 70 0 0 0 15 91.0 92 25 23 48 2.47 3.71 (+33%) 1152.4
1976 CIN NL 2 6 55 0 0 0 7 72.3 97 39 23 28 4.85 3.51 (-38%) 222.5
1977 WSN NL 3 5 69 0 0 0 3 86.7 92 38 22 38 3.95 4.00 (+1%) -
1978 PIT NL 0 0 6 0 0 0 0 8.7 15 10 2 6 10.38 — 0.0
1979 STL NL 0 3 45 0 0 0 2 64.0 60 21 16 15 2.95 4.00 (+26%) -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
269 31 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 3 14 0.032 0.118 0.032 0.150 0.0

Career AVG .032 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 87.6% below league average.

Career OBP .118 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — 63.9% below league average.

Career SLG .032 vs. league average .381 across their career seasons — 91.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.150 vs. league average 0.707 across their career seasons — 78.8% 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
1974 CIN NL 24 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1975 CIN NL 70 14 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1976 CIN NL 55 6 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 4 0.167 — — — — 0.0
1977 WSN NL 69 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1978 PIT NL 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1979 STL NL 45 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
8 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1.000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1976 WS CIN 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
1975 NLCS CIN 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
1975 WS CIN 5 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1.000

Playoff Career Pitching

W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
0 0 8 0 3 12.7 6 3 3 8 2.13

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year Round Team W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
1976 WS CIN 0 0 2 0 2 4.7 2 0 1 2 0.00
1975 NLCS CIN 0 0 1 0 0 1.3 1 1 0 1 6.75
1975 WS CIN 0 0 5 0 1 6.7 3 2 2 5 2.70

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 269 0 18 54 3 4

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1974 CIN P 24 0 0 1 0 0
1975 CIN P 70 0 6 8 0 0
1976 CIN P 55 0 4 13 3 1
1977 MON P 69 0 5 12 0 1
1978 PIT P 6 0 1 1 0 0
1979 SLN P 45 0 2 19 0 2

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 269