Joe Orrell, baseball player, 1943-1945

Joe Orrell

Born: 3/6/1917 in National City, CA, USA

Died: 1/12/1993 in Chula Vista, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1943-08-12 | Final Game: 1945-08-06

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 210 lbs

Full name: Forrest Gordon Orrell

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Biography

Joe Orrell was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1943 to 1945. Born in 1917, Orrell’s career unfolded during a tumultuous time in American history, as World War II significantly impacted the sport and its talent pool. Despite the challenges of the era, he made his mark with a record of 4-4 and an impressive earned run average (ERA) of 3.01 over his two seasons of play. His performance on the mound showcased his ability to compete at a high level, with a total of 26 strikeouts and 1 save. Orrell was known for his competitive spirit and versatility as a pitcher during a time when many players were enlisted in military service, which led to a unique dynamic in the league. Although his career was relatively brief, Joe Orrell’s contributions to the game were significant, reflecting the resilience of baseball during the war years. His stats and presence on the field remain a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, illustrating the sport's ability to persevere through challenging times.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
4 4 32 7 1 0 1 89.7 90 30 1 46 26 3.01 0

Career ERA 3.01 vs. league average 3.58 across their career seasons — 15.9% better 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
1943 DET AL 0 0 10 0 0 0 1 19.3 18 8 11 2 3.72 3.50 (-6%) -465.4
1944 DET AL 2 1 10 2 0 0 0 22.3 26 6 11 10 2.42 3.57 (+32%) 101.0
1945 DET AL 2 3 12 5 1 0 0 48.0 46 16 24 14 3.00 3.67 (+18%) -439.9

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
32 23 1 4 0 0 0 0 0 1 8 0.174 0.208 0.174 0.382 0.0

Career AVG .174 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 33.0% below league average.

Career OBP .208 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 36.2% below league average.

Career SLG .174 vs. league average .353 across their career seasons — 50.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.382 vs. league average 0.679 across their career seasons — 43.7% 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
1943 DET AL 10 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.250 — — — — 0.0
1944 DET AL 10 4 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0.250 — — — — 0.0
1945 DET AL 12 15 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 0.133 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 32 0 7 19 1 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1943 DET P 10 0 2 3 0 0
1944 DET P 10 0 1 8 0 0
1945 DET P 12 0 4 8 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 32