Willie Spearman

Born: 12/31/1899 in Arkadelphia, AR, USA

Died: 12/29/1937 in St. Louis, MO, USA

Throws: R

Full name: William Spearman

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Biography

Willie Spearman is an active professional baseball pitcher, born in 1899. Throughout his career, he showcases a blend of resilience and competitiveness on the mound. With a record of 19-27 and an earned run average (ERA) of 5.07, Spearman has demonstrated the ability to navigate the challenges of pitching in a highly competitive environment. He has amassed a total of 172 strikeouts, displaying his capability to overpower hitters, and has contributed to his team's success by securing 2 saves, highlighting his versatility as both a starter and a reliever. Currently playing in an era that emphasizes power hitting and offensive prowess, Spearman's skill set remains crucial to his team's dynamics. As he continues to refine his craft, his presence on the field is marked by a commitment to excellence and the pursuit of improvement. Spearman's ongoing career not only contributes to his legacy but also reflects the evolving nature of the game, where adaptability and determination are essential for success.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
19	27	71	47	26	3	2	379.7	414	214	9	148	172	5.07	0

Career ERA 5.07 vs. league average 4.18 across their career seasons — 21.3% 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
1923	MRS	IND	2	1	5	4	2	1	0	23.3	14	6	6	12	2.31	4.03 (+43%)	736.4
1924	MRS	NNL	6	11	21	17	13	0	1	130.7	136	51	41	72	3.51	4.13 (+15%)	2579.6
1925	MRS	NNL	7	11	28	18	10	2	1	180.0	191	112	70	67	5.60	4.55 (-23%)	2232.5
1926	CEL	NNL	2	1	9	2	0	0	0	16.3	30	20	17	7	11.02	4.11 (-168%)	-1958.2
1927	CHT	NNL	1	3	7	5	0	0	0	20.3	35	21	12	12	9.30	4.08 (-128%)	-598.2
1927	SLS	NNL	1	0	1	1	1	0	0	9.0	8	4	2	2	4.00	4.08 (+2%)	0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
91	170	19	43	5	4	4	30	2	10	2	0.253	0.302	0.400	0.702	-72.9

Career AVG .253 vs. league average .283 across their career seasons — 10.7% below league average.

Career OBP .302 vs. league average .346 across their career seasons — 12.6% below league average.

Career SLG .400 vs. league average .394 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.702 vs. league average 0.740 across their career seasons — 5.1% 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
1923	MRS	IND	5	8	2	2	0	1	0	2	0	0	0	0.250	—	—	—	—	0.0
1924	MRS	NNL	27	50	6	16	1	3	1	10	2	6	2	0.320	.283 (+13%)	.345 (+17%)	.389 (+33%)	.734 (+26%)	216.6
1925	MRS	NNL	33	79	5	18	3	0	2	9	0	4	0	0.228	.288 (-21%)	.349 (-24%)	.407 (-16%)	.756 (-20%)	-289.5
1926	CEL	NNL	13	16	3	4	1	0	0	3	0	0	0	0.250	—	—	—	—	0.0
1927	CHT	NNL	12	13	2	2	0	0	1	5	0	0	0	0.154	—	—	—	—	0.0
1927	SLS	NNL	1	4	1	1	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0.250	—	—	—	—	0.0