Bob Muncrief, baseball player, 1937-1951

Bob Muncrief

Born: 1/28/1916 in Madill, OK, USA

Died: 2/6/1996 in Duncanville, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1937-09-30 | Final Game: 1951-04-20

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Robert Cleveland Muncrief

📊 Compare This Player 📈 View Career Timeline

Biography

Bob Muncrief was a talented pitcher whose career spanned from 1937 to 1951, showcasing his skills in Major League Baseball during a transformative era for the sport. Born in 1916, Muncrief made his mark in an age that saw the game evolve from the deadball era into a more offense-driven period. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 80 wins and 82 losses, with a commendable earned run average (ERA) of 3.8. His ability to strike out batters was notable, as he recorded 525 strikeouts, alongside 9 saves, reflecting his versatility and reliability on the mound. Muncrief was recognized for his talent, earning an All-Star selection during his career, which highlighted his status as one of the prominent pitchers of his time. As he navigated the challenges of the era, Muncrief became known for his competitive spirit and determination, characteristics that endeared him to fans and teammates alike. His contributions to baseball, particularly as a pitcher in a rapidly changing game, remain a significant part of the sport’s rich history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
80 82 288 165 67 11 9 1401.3 1503 592 108 392 525 3.80 0

Career ERA 3.80 vs. league average 3.88 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
1937 SLA AL 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 2.0 3 1 2 0 4.50 — 0.0
1939 SLA AL 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 3.0 7 5 3 1 15.00 — 0.0
1941 SLA AL 13 9 36 24 12 2 1 214.3 221 87 53 67 3.65 3.94 (+7%) -823.8
1942 SLA AL 6 8 24 18 7 1 0 134.3 149 58 31 39 3.89 3.57 (-9%) -638.2
1943 SLA AL 13 12 35 27 12 3 1 205.0 211 64 48 80 2.81 3.50 (+20%) 406.0
1944 SLA AL 13 8 33 27 12 3 1 219.3 216 75 50 88 3.08 3.57 (+14%) 1849.2
1945 SLA AL 13 4 27 15 10 0 1 145.7 132 44 44 54 2.72 3.67 (+26%) 112.0
1946 SLA AL 3 12 29 14 4 1 0 115.3 149 64 31 49 4.99 3.59 (-39%) 1098.1
1947 SLA AL 8 14 31 23 7 0 0 176.3 210 96 51 74 4.90 3.97 (-23%) 828.7
1948 CLE AL 5 4 21 9 1 1 0 72.3 76 32 31 24 3.98 4.10 (+3%) -1341.1
1949 PIT NL 1 5 13 4 1 0 3 35.7 44 25 13 11 6.31 4.12 (-53%) -1604.5
1949 CHC NL 5 6 34 3 1 0 2 75.0 80 38 31 36 4.56 4.12 (-11%) -
1951 NYY AL 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 3.0 5 3 4 2 9.00 — -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
289 438 27 68 5 4 0 25 1 21 107 0.155 0.194 0.185 0.379 -1713.9

Career AVG .155 vs. league average .263 across their career seasons — 40.9% below league average.

Career OBP .194 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — 41.9% below league average.

Career SLG .185 vs. league average .371 across their career seasons — 50.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.379 vs. league average 0.705 across their career seasons — 46.2% 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
1937 SLA AL 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1939 SLA AL 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1941 SLA AL 36 76 8 18 1 1 0 5 0 3 14 0.237 .262 (-10%) .332 (-20%) .373 (-26%) .705 (-23%) -304.8
1942 SLA AL 24 45 2 5 0 1 0 3 0 3 8 0.111 — — — — 0.0
1943 SLA AL 35 66 5 10 1 0 0 2 0 3 9 0.152 .255 (-41%) .324 (-42%) .346 (-52%) .671 (-47%) -501.0
1944 SLA AL 33 78 4 18 2 0 0 10 1 3 16 0.231 .261 (-12%) .325 (-20%) .357 (-28%) .683 (-25%) -313.7
1945 SLA AL 28 45 4 3 1 1 0 0 0 1 6 0.067 — — — — 0.0
1946 SLA AL 29 32 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 18 0.031 — — — — 0.0
1947 SLA AL 31 57 2 6 0 0 0 4 0 4 23 0.105 .262 (-60%) .336 (-51%) .376 (-72%) .712 (-62%) -594.4
1948 CLE AL 21 18 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 2 6 0.111 — — — — 0.0
1949 PIT NL 13 7 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.143 — — — — 0.0
1949 CHC NL 34 14 1 4 0 1 0 1 0 1 6 0.286 — — — — 0.0
1951 NYY AL 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
3 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1948 WS CLE 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
1944 WS SLA 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000

Playoff Career Pitching

W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
0 1 3 0 0 8.7 6 1 4 4 1.04

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year Round Team W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
1948 WS CLE 0 0 1 0 0 2.0 1 0 0 0 0.00
1944 WS SLA 0 1 2 0 0 6.7 5 1 4 4 1.35

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 288 0 80 222 9 14

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1937 SLA P 1 0 0 0 0 0
1939 SLA P 2 0 0 0 0 0
1941 SLA P 36 0 13 36 2 2
1942 SLA P 24 0 9 25 0 2
1943 SLA P 35 0 10 28 1 2
1944 SLA P 33 0 16 35 1 1
1945 SLA P 27 0 9 22 2 1
1946 SLA P 29 0 7 13 2 1
1947 SLA P 31 0 6 29 0 2
1948 CLE P 21 0 4 10 0 2
1949 PIT P 13 0 0 12 0 0
1949 CHN P 34 0 5 10 0 1
1951 NYA P 2 0 1 2 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 288

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1945 Most Valuable Player AL 22th 8.0 336 0
1944 Most Valuable Player AL 34th 1.0 336 0