Willie McGill

Born: 11/10/1873 in Atlanta, GA, USA

Died: 8/29/1944 in Indianapolis, IN, USA

MLB Debut: 1890-05-08 | Final Game: 1896-06-12

Throws: L | Height: 5'6" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: William Vaness McGill

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Biography

Willie McGill was a professional baseball pitcher who played in the late 19th century, an era marked by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-minded approach in the game. Born in 1873, McGill's career spanned from 1890 until 1896, during which he showcased his talents for several Major League teams. He finished his career with a record of 71 wins and 73 losses, posting an earned run average (ERA) of 4.57. Over his time in the league, he recorded 502 strikeouts and amassed a single save, highlighting his ability to both start games and contribute in relief. McGill was known for his competitive spirit on the mound and his durability, often pitching deep into games. His career unfolded during a time when baseball was evolving rapidly, with new strategies and styles of play beginning to emerge. While he may not have achieved the fame of some of his contemporaries, McGill's contributions to the teams he played for have not been forgotten, as he was part of a generation of players who laid the groundwork for future pitching strategies in the sport. His legacy is remembered among the ranks of early baseball pitchers who helped shape the game during its formative years.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
71	73	166	148	114	2	1	1235.0	1363	627	26	696	502	4.57	0

Career ERA 4.57 vs. league average 4.16 across their career seasons — 9.9% 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
1890	CLP	PL	11	9	24	20	19	0	0	183.7	222	84	96	82	4.12	3.88 (-6%)	-1235.2
1891	CN3	AA	2	5	8	8	6	0	0	65.0	69	36	37	19	4.98	3.52 (-42%)	-765.5
1891	SL4	AA	18	9	33	29	20	1	1	233.0	207	70	126	146	2.70	3.52 (+23%)	-515.7
1892	CIN	NL	1	1	3	3	1	0	0	17.0	18	10	5	7	5.29	3.28 (-61%)	337.4
1893	CHC	NL	17	18	39	34	26	1	0	302.7	311	155	181	91	4.61	4.66 (+1%)	-
1894	CHC	NL	7	19	27	23	22	0	0	208.0	272	135	117	58	5.84	5.33 (-10%)	-
1895	PHI	NL	10	8	20	20	13	0	0	146.0	177	90	81	70	5.55	4.77 (-16%)	851.5
1896	PHI	NL	5	4	12	11	7	0	0	79.7	87	47	53	29	5.31	4.36 (-22%)	-715.7

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
167	476	66	96	19	2	0	40	9	98	77	0.202	0.340	0.250	0.590	-1101.3

Career AVG .202 vs. league average .273 across their career seasons — 26.1% below league average.

Career OBP .340 vs. league average .346 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .250 vs. league average .370 across their career seasons — 32.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.590 vs. league average 0.716 across their career seasons — 17.5% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1890	CLP	PL	24	68	10	10	2	0	6	0	21	16	0.147	.260 (-43%)	.336 (+6%)	.351 (-50%)	.687 (-23%)	-150.1
1891	CN3	AA	8	20	4	2	0	0	0	0	9	4	0.100	—	—	—	—	0.0
1891	SL4	AA	33	83	12	13	1	1	4	2	25	23	0.157	.254 (-38%)	.331 (+6%)	.343 (-44%)	.675 (-19%)	0.0
1892	CIN	NL	3	7	1	2	0	0	1	1	0	3	0.286	—	—	—	—	0.0
1893	CHC	NL	40	124	18	29	4	0	13	5	20	13	0.234	.279 (-16%)	.356 (-3%)	.379 (-30%)	.735 (-17%)	-314.0
1894	CHC	NL	27	82	10	20	5	0	3	1	15	12	0.244	.309 (-21%)	.379 (-5%)	.435 (-30%)	.814 (-18%)	-252.1
1895	PHI	NL	20	63	7	14	6	0	11	0	6	3	0.222	.296 (-25%)	.361 (-20%)	.399 (-21%)	.761 (-20%)	-233.9
1896	PHI	NL	12	29	4	6	1	1	2	0	2	3	0.207	—	—	—	—	0.0