Ewald Pyle, baseball player, 1939-1945

Ewald Pyle

Born: 8/27/1910 in St. Louis, MO, USA

Died: 1/10/2004 in DuQuoin, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1939-04-23 | Final Game: 1945-06-30

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 175 lbs

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Biography

Ewald Pyle, born in 1910, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1939 until 1945. His career unfolded during a tumultuous period in American history, which included the challenges of World War II. Pyle made his mark primarily with his tenacity on the mound, though he faced difficulties in achieving a winning record, finishing with a career record of 11-21. Despite these challenges, he demonstrated resilience and skill throughout his time in the league, compiling an earned run average of 5.03 and recording 122 strikeouts over his career. Pyle's playing style was characterized by a competitive spirit and a willingness to take the ball in tough situations, evidenced by his single save, which reflects the limited opportunities for relief pitching in the era. His contributions to the teams he played for, while not always reflected in traditional metrics, highlighted the importance of depth in pitching rosters during the 1940s. As baseball navigated the complexities of wartime and post-war dynamics, players like Pyle played a crucial role in maintaining the sport's continuity, even as many of the era's stars served in the military. His career remains a testament to the dedication of athletes during a challenging time in baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
11 21 67 36 5 1 1 270.3 277 151 16 150 122 5.03 0

Career ERA 5.03 vs. league average 3.71 across their career seasons — 35.3% 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
1939 SLA AL 0 2 6 1 0 0 0 8.3 17 12 11 5 12.96 — 0.0
1942 SLA AL 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 5.3 6 4 4 1 6.75 — 0.0
1943 WSN AL 4 8 18 11 2 1 1 72.7 70 33 45 25 4.09 3.50 (-17%) -
1944 NY1 NL 7 10 31 21 3 0 0 164.0 152 79 68 79 4.34 3.57 (-21%) -1889.5
1945 NY1 NL 0 0 6 1 0 0 0 6.3 16 12 4 2 17.05 — 0.0
1945 BSN NL 0 1 4 2 0 0 0 13.7 16 11 18 10 7.24 3.67 (-98%) -853.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
67 84 4 12 1 0 0 5 0 7 14 0.143 0.209 0.155 0.364 -322.3

Career AVG .143 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 45.3% below league average.

Career OBP .209 vs. league average .329 across their career seasons — 36.5% below league average.

Career SLG .155 vs. league average .360 across their career seasons — 57.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.364 vs. league average 0.689 across their career seasons — 47.2% 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
1939 SLA AL 6 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1942 SLA AL 2 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1943 WSN AL 18 20 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 0.100 — — — — 0.0
1944 NY1 NL 31 51 1 8 0 0 0 4 0 6 8 0.157 .261 (-40%) .325 (-25%) .357 (-56%) .683 (-41%) -322.3
1945 NY1 NL 6 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1945 BSN NL 4 6 1 2 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0.333 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 67 0 14 49 3 4

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1939 SLA P 6 0 1 3 0 1
1942 SLA P 2 0 0 0 0 0
1943 WS1 P 18 0 3 13 2 0
1944 NY1 P 31 0 10 28 1 2
1945 NY1 P 6 0 0 4 0 0
1945 BSN P 4 0 0 1 0 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 67