Maury Newlin

Born: 6/22/1914 in Bloomingdale, IN, USA

Died: 8/14/1978 in Houston, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1940-09-20 | Final Game: 1941-09-17

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 176 lbs

Full name: Maurice Milton Newlin

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Biography

Maury Newlin was a professional baseball pitcher who played in the major leagues during the early 1940s. Born in 1914, Newlin's career spanned from 1940 to 1941, during a time when the sport was beginning to feel the impacts of World War II, which would soon affect player availability and team rosters across the league. Throughout his brief career, he appeared in a total of 20 games, finishing with a record of 1-2 and an earned run average (ERA) of 6.42. Known for his resilience on the mound, Newlin recorded 13 strikeouts and secured one save, showcasing his ability to contribute to his team's pitching depth. Despite the challenges of his era, Newlin's contributions to his teams reflected a dedication to the game during a tumultuous period in American history. While he may not have achieved prolonged success or fame, his role as a pitcher during this time highlights the dedication of many players who competed amid the backdrop of global conflict and shifting societal norms. Newlin's story serves as a reminder of the countless athletes who took to the field, embodying the spirit of baseball during both peace and tumult.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
1	2	15	1	0	0	1	33.7	47	24	5	14	13	6.42	0

Career ERA 6.42 vs. league average 4.07 across their career seasons — 57.5% 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
1940	SLA	AL	1	0	1	1	0	0	0	6.0	4	4	2	3	6.00	—	0.0
1941	SLA	AL	0	2	14	0	0	0	1	27.7	43	20	12	10	6.51	3.94 (-65%)	-922.9

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
15	8	0	1	0	0	0	1	0	0	4	0.125	0.125	0.125	0.250	0.0

Career AVG .125 vs. league average .265 across their career seasons — 52.8% below league average.

Career OBP .125 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — 62.6% below league average.

Career SLG .125 vs. league average .380 across their career seasons — 67.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.250 vs. league average 0.714 across their career seasons — 65.0% 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
1940	SLA	AL	1	2	0	1	0	0	0	1	0	0	1	0.500	—	—	—	—	0.0
1941	SLA	AL	14	6	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	3	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	15	0	0	9	1	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1940	SLA	P	1	0	0	0	0	0
1941	SLA	P	14	0	0	9	1	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	15