Arnold Waites

Born: 10/20/1914 in Bastrop County, TX, USA

Died: 8/24/1963 in Nashville, TN, USA

Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 179 lbs

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Biography

Arnold Waites, born in 1914, is an active pitcher known for his competitive spirit and versatility on the mound. With a career record of 4-2, he has demonstrated resilience and the ability to perform under pressure, contributing significantly to his team's efforts. His career earned run average (ERA) stands at 6.47, reflecting the challenges he faces in this high-stakes environment, where scoring is often prevalent. Over the course of his career, Waites has recorded 33 strikeouts and achieved 2 saves, showcasing his capability as both a starting pitcher and a reliever. As a player in the modern era of baseball, Waites experiences the evolution of pitching strategies and the increasing emphasis on specialization. His adaptability allows him to navigate the complexities of contemporary hitting, where batters are more powerful and disciplined than ever before. The ongoing journey of Arnold Waites in professional baseball not only highlights his individual achievements but also represents the enduring tradition of pitching in the sport, as he continues to make his mark on the game while striving for improvement and success.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
4 2 15 5 1 0 2 48.7 60 35 4 23 33 6.47 0

Career ERA 6.47 vs. league average 4.46 across their career seasons — 45.1% 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
1936 HG NN2 2 2 9 2 0 0 2 26.0 34 22 9 12 7.62 4.59 (-66%) -403.3
1937 HG NN2 1 0 3 2 0 0 0 13.0 15 6 8 11 4.15 4.34 (+4%) 244.8
1937 WEG NN2 1 0 3 1 1 0 0 9.7 11 7 6 10 6.52 4.34 (-50%) 0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
16 21 3 4 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0.190 0.227 0.190 0.418 0.0

Career AVG .190 vs. league average .280 across their career seasons — 32.0% below league average.

Career OBP .227 vs. league average .345 across their career seasons — 34.1% below league average.

Career SLG .190 vs. league average .401 across their career seasons — 52.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.418 vs. league average 0.745 across their career seasons — 44.0% 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
1935 PS NN2 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1936 HG NN2 9 8 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.250 — — — — 0.0
1937 HG NN2 3 6 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.167 — — — — 0.0
1937 WEG NN2 3 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.250 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 1 1 5 0 0 0
P 15 5 1 6 0 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1935 PS OF 1 1 5 0 0 0
1936 HG P 9 2 1 5 0 1
1937 HG P 3 2 0 0 0 0
1937 WEG P 3 1 0 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 15
Left Field 1