Virgil Stallcup

Born: 1/3/1922 in Ravensford, NC, USA

Died: 5/2/1989 in Greenville, SC, USA

MLB Debut: 1947-04-18 | Final Game: 1953-04-25

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Thomas Virgil Stallcup

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Biography

Virgil Stallcup was an American professional baseball player born in 1922, who made his mark in Major League Baseball primarily as a position player from 1947 to 1953. Over the course of his career, he played in 587 games and accumulated 497 hits, including 22 home runs and 214 runs batted in, with a career batting average of .241. Stallcup was known for his versatility on the field, contributing not only with his bat but also with his defensive skills, which allowed him to adapt to various infield positions during his time in the league. Stallcup's career unfolded in the post-World War II era, a time when baseball saw a significant influx of talent as veterans returned to the game. His playing style reflected the gritty determination of this period, as he was known for his hustle and ability to perform under pressure. Additionally, Stallcup's nine stolen bases highlighted his speed and base-running acumen, which were valuable assets in the evolving strategies of baseball during the late 1940s and early 1950s. While his career may not have reached the heights of some contemporaries, Stallcup's contributions to the teams he played for remain a testament to the dedication and spirit of the era.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
587	2059	171	497	99	13	22	214	9	51	181	0.241	0.260	0.334	0.595	-8210.7

Career AVG .241 vs. league average .262 across their career seasons — 7.8% below league average.

Career OBP .260 vs. league average .338 across their career seasons — 22.9% below league average.

Career SLG .334 vs. league average .384 across their career seasons — 13.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.595 vs. league average 0.722 across their career seasons — 17.7% 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
1947	CIN	NL	8	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1948	CIN	NL	149	539	40	123	30	4	3	65	2	18	52	0.228	.263 (-13%)	.340 (-26%)	.379 (-17%)	.719 (-21%)	-2553.5
1949	CIN	NL	141	575	49	146	28	5	3	45	1	9	44	0.254	.262 (-3%)	.343 (-22%)	.384 (-13%)	.727 (-17%)	-2275.5
1950	CIN	NL	136	483	44	121	23	2	8	54	4	17	39	0.251	.265 (-6%)	.346 (-20%)	.401 (-11%)	.747 (-15%)	-1735.2
1951	CIN	NL	121	428	33	103	17	2	8	49	2	6	40	0.241	.260 (-8%)	.336 (-25%)	.385 (-10%)	.721 (-17%)	-1646.6
1952	CIN	NL	2	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1952	STL	NL	29	31	4	4	1	0	0	1	0	1	5	0.129	—	—	—	—	0.0
1953	STL	NL	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0