Willie Pope

Born: 12/14/1918 in Birmingham, AL, USA

Died: 6/10/2010 in O'Hara, PA, USA

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 230 lbs

Full name: William Robert Pope

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Biography

Willie Pope, born in 1918, is an active pitcher known for his contributions to the game in the modern era of baseball. Over his career, he has accumulated a record of 3-8 with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.04. With a total of 57 strikeouts, Pope showcases his ability to effectively challenge hitters, although he has yet to record a save in his professional journey. Pope's playing style reflects the evolution of pitching in contemporary baseball, where strikeouts are increasingly valued as a measure of a pitcher's dominance. As he continues to compete at a high level, his performance serves as a testament to the resilience and skill required to thrive in today's competitive landscape. His ongoing presence in the league allows him to contribute to the rich tapestry of baseball history while inspiring the next generation of players.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
3	8	16	13	5	0	0	89.0	93	40	3	34	57	4.04	0

Career ERA 4.04 vs. league average 3.97 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
1947	HG	NN2	3	8	16	13	5	0	0	89.0	93	40	34	57	4.04	3.97 (-2%)	2128.4

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
16	30	1	5	1	0	0	1	0	1	0	0.167	0.194	0.200	0.394	0.0

Career AVG .167 vs. league average .262 across their career seasons — 36.5% below league average.

Career OBP .194 vs. league average .337 across their career seasons — 42.5% below league average.

Career SLG .200 vs. league average .376 across their career seasons — 46.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.394 vs. league average 0.713 across their career seasons — 44.8% 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
1947	HG	NN2	16	30	1	5	1	0	0	1	0	1	0	0.167	—	—	—	—	0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
2	7	2	2	0	1	1	4	0	0	0.286

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
1948	NWS	HG	2	7	2	2	0	1	1	4	0	0	0.286

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	16	13	0	22	3	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1947	HG	P	16	13	0	22	3	1

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	16