Cal McLish

Born: 12/1/1925 in Anadarko, OK, USA

Died: 8/26/2010 in Edmond, OK, USA

MLB Debut: 1944-05-13 | Final Game: 1964-07-14

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 179 lbs

Full name: Calvin Coolidge Julius Caesar Tuskahoma McLish

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Biography

Cal McLish was a notable pitcher in Major League Baseball, whose career spanned from 1944 to 1964. Born in 1925, McLish made his debut during a transformative period in baseball, which saw the game evolve through the post-war years. He played for several teams, most prominently the Cleveland Indians and the Philadelphia Phillies. Over his career, he recorded a pitching record of 92 wins and 92 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.0. McLish struck out a total of 713 batters and achieved 6 saves, showcasing his versatility on the mound. In 1958, McLish received recognition for his performance, earning an All-Star selection, which highlighted his status among the league's elite pitchers. Known for his competitive spirit and proficient pitching style, he contributed significantly to his teams' success during his tenure. McLish's career reflects the shifting dynamics of baseball during the mid-20th century and serves as a testament to the dedication and skill required to excel in the sport. His legacy endures as part of the rich tapestry of baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
92	92	352	209	57	5	6	1609.0	1685	715	164	552	713	4.00	0

Career ERA 4.00 vs. league average 3.84 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
1944	BRO	NL	3	10	23	13	3	0	0	84.0	110	73	48	24	7.82	3.57 (-119%)	-3912.4
1946	BRO	NL	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0.0	1	0	0	0	0.00	—	0.0
1947	PIT	NL	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	1.0	2	2	0	0	18.00	—	0.0
1948	PIT	NL	0	0	2	1	0	0	0	5.0	8	5	2	1	9.00	—	0.0
1949	CHC	NL	1	1	8	2	0	0	0	23.0	31	15	12	6	5.87	4.12 (-43%)	-
1951	CHC	NL	4	10	30	17	5	1	0	145.7	159	72	52	46	4.45	4.04 (-10%)	-
1956	CLE	AL	2	4	37	2	0	0	1	61.7	67	34	32	27	4.96	3.96 (-25%)	-218.7
1957	CLE	AL	9	7	42	7	2	0	1	144.3	118	44	67	88	2.74	3.83 (+28%)	636.0
1958	CLE	AL	16	8	39	30	13	0	1	225.7	214	75	70	97	2.99	3.86 (+23%)	-823.8
1959	CLE	AL	19	8	35	32	13	0	1	235.3	253	95	72	113	3.63	3.90 (+7%)	-596.9
1960	CIN	NL	4	14	37	21	2	1	0	151.3	170	70	48	56	4.16	3.82 (-9%)	-1697.7
1961	CHW	AL	10	13	31	27	4	0	1	162.3	178	79	47	80	4.38	4.03 (-9%)	-
1962	PHI	NL	11	5	32	24	5	1	1	154.7	184	73	45	71	4.25	3.96 (-7%)	334.2
1963	PHI	NL	13	11	32	32	10	2	0	209.7	184	76	56	98	3.26	3.46 (+6%)	1029.0
1964	PHI	NL	0	1	2	1	0	0	0	5.3	6	2	1	6	3.38	—	0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
368	490	47	73	9	2	3	30	1	45	196	0.149	0.220	0.194	0.414	-2343.6

Career AVG .149 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 42.2% below league average.

Career OBP .220 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 32.9% below league average.

Career SLG .194 vs. league average .382 across their career seasons — 49.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.414 vs. league average 0.710 across their career seasons — 41.7% 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
1944	BRO	NL	31	32	6	7	1	0	0	1	0	0	12	0.219	—	—	—	—	0.0
1946	BRO	NL	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1947	PIT	NL	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1948	PIT	NL	3	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1949	CHC	NL	9	9	4	3	0	0	1	1	0	0	3	0.333	—	—	—	—	0.0
1951	CHC	NL	31	42	2	5	0	1	0	1	0	3	20	0.119	—	—	—	—	0.0
1956	CLE	AL	39	9	2	1	1	0	0	2	0	6	4	0.111	—	—	—	—	0.0
1957	CLE	AL	44	43	7	8	0	0	2	7	0	7	17	0.186	—	—	—	—	-76.6
1958	CLE	AL	39	64	6	6	0	0	0	1	0	13	25	0.094	.257 (-64%)	.324 (-25%)	.394 (-76%)	.719 (-53%)	-556.2
1959	CLE	AL	35	74	8	14	2	1	0	8	1	4	25	0.189	.256 (-26%)	.323 (-29%)	.392 (-38%)	.715 (-34%)	-428.4
1960	CIN	NL	37	41	1	2	0	0	0	1	0	1	14	0.049	—	—	—	—	0.0
1961	CHW	AL	31	54	2	9	1	0	0	5	0	1	24	0.167	.258 (-35%)	.328 (-45%)	.399 (-54%)	.727 (-50%)	-452.9
1962	PHI	NL	32	51	2	4	1	0	0	0	0	5	24	0.078	.257 (-70%)	.326 (-51%)	.393 (-75%)	.719 (-64%)	-548.1
1963	PHI	NL	33	69	7	14	3	0	0	3	0	5	28	0.203	.246 (-18%)	.308 (-17%)	.371 (-34%)	.680 (-26%)	-281.3
1964	PHI	NL	2	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	352	176	131	302	11	27

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1944	BRO	P	23	0	3	9	0	0
1946	BRO	P	1	0	0	0	0	0
1947	PIT	P	1	0	1	1	0	0
1948	PIT	P	2	0	0	2	0	0
1949	CHN	P	8	0	3	6	1	1
1951	CHN	P	30	0	14	22	1	6
1956	CLE	P	37	2	5	14	0	0
1957	CLE	P	42	7	6	27	1	2
1958	CLE	P	39	30	15	38	1	4
1959	CLE	P	35	32	25	49	2	4
1960	CIN	P	37	21	13	33	1	0
1961	CHA	P	31	27	16	32	0	1
1962	PHI	P	32	24	17	20	0	2
1963	PHI	P	32	32	13	47	4	7
1964	PHI	P	2	1	0	2	0	0