Bill Phebus, baseball player, 1936-1938

Bill Phebus

Born: 8/2/1909 in Cherryvale, KS, USA

Died: 10/11/1989 in Bartow, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1936-09-06 | Final Game: 1938-05-16

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Raymond William Phebus

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Biography

Bill Phebus was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1909, who had a brief but notable career in Major League Baseball from 1936 to 1938. He played during a transitional period in the game, just before the onset of World War II and amidst the evolving strategies of the sport. Phebus was known for his adeptness on the mound, finishing his career with a record of 3-2 and an earned run average (ERA) of 3.31. His pitching style emphasized control and strategy, which allowed him to accumulate 18 strikeouts and secure 2 saves over the course of his time in the league. Although his career was relatively short, Phebus's contributions to his teams reflected the competitive spirit of the late 1930s baseball landscape. His ability to perform in high-pressure situations was exemplified by his two saves, indicating his role as a reliable option when the game was on the line. Bill Phebus remains a part of baseball history, representing the many players who contributed to the game during a dynamic era, characterized by shifting playing styles and the groundwork for future generations of athletes.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
3 2 13 6 4 1 2 54.3 46 20 4 35 18 3.31 0

Career ERA 3.31 vs. league average 4.42 across their career seasons — 25.1% 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
1936 WSN AL 0 0 2 1 0 0 0 7.3 4 2 4 4 2.45 — -
1937 WSN AL 3 2 6 5 4 1 1 40.7 33 10 24 12 2.21 4.34 (+49%) -
1938 WSN AL 0 0 5 0 0 0 1 6.3 9 8 7 2 11.37 — -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
13 10 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 7 5 0.000 0.412 0.000 0.412 0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .278 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .412 vs. league average .345 across their career seasons — +19.5% above league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .398 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.412 vs. league average 0.743 across their career seasons — 44.6% 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
1936 WSN AL 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1937 WSN AL 6 8 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 6 4 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1938 WSN AL 5 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 13 0 1 7 1 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1936 WS1 P 2 0 0 0 0 0
1937 WS1 P 6 0 1 4 1 0
1938 WS1 P 5 0 0 3 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 13