Billy Muffett, baseball player, 1957-1962

Billy Muffett

Born: 9/21/1930 in Hammond, IN, USA

Died: 6/15/2008 in Monroe, LA, USA

MLB Debut: 1957-08-03 | Final Game: 1962-04-28

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 198 lbs

Full name: Billy Arnold Muffett

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Biography

Billy Muffett was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1957 to 1962. Born in 1930, Muffett made his debut during a dynamic era of baseball that was marked by the emergence of power hitters and the evolving strategies of the game. Over the course of his career, he played for several teams, showcasing his skills on the mound and contributing to the competitive landscape of the time. Muffett concluded his career with a win-loss record of 16-23 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.33. He recorded 188 strikeouts and achieved 15 saves, highlighting his ability to both start games and come in for crucial late-game situations. His versatility as a pitcher allowed him to adapt to the needs of his teams, making him a valuable asset during his playing years. While not a household name, Muffett's presence in the league reflected the diverse talents and roles that characterized baseball in the late 1950s and early 1960s.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
16 23 125 32 7 1 15 376.3 407 181 38 132 188 4.33 0

Career ERA 4.33 vs. league average 3.91 across their career seasons — 10.8% 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
1957 STL NL 3 2 23 0 0 0 8 44.0 35 11 13 21 2.25 3.83 (+41%) -
1958 STL NL 4 6 35 6 1 0 5 84.0 107 46 42 41 4.93 3.86 (-28%) -
1959 SFG NL 0 0 5 0 0 0 0 6.7 11 4 3 3 5.40 — -
1960 BOS AL 6 4 23 14 4 1 0 125.0 116 45 36 75 3.24 3.82 (+15%) 2831.4
1961 BOS AL 3 11 38 11 2 0 2 112.7 130 71 36 47 5.67 4.03 (-41%) -2311.5
1962 BOS AL 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 4.0 8 4 2 1 9.00 — 0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
125 92 11 20 2 0 1 7 0 7 32 0.217 0.273 0.272 0.544 0.0

Career AVG .217 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — 15.5% below league average.

Career OBP .273 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 16.2% below league average.

Career SLG .272 vs. league average .393 across their career seasons — 30.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.544 vs. league average 0.718 across their career seasons — 24.2% 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
1957 STL NL 23 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1958 STL NL 35 20 2 4 1 0 0 2 0 1 4 0.200 — — — — 0.0
1959 SFG NL 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1960 BOS AL 23 41 5 11 1 0 0 3 0 3 15 0.268 — — — — 0.0
1961 BOS AL 38 23 4 5 0 0 1 2 0 3 9 0.217 — — — — 0.0
1962 BOS 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 125 32 22 52 3 4

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1957 SLN P 23 0 2 4 1 1
1958 SLN P 35 6 3 12 1 1
1959 SFN P 5 0 0 1 0 0
1960 BOS P 23 14 11 17 1 1
1961 BOS P 38 11 6 18 0 1
1962 BOS P 1 1 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 125