Claude Willoughby, baseball player, 1925-1931

Claude Willoughby

Born: 11/14/1898 in Buffalo, KS, USA

Died: 8/14/1973 in McPherson, KS, USA

MLB Debut: 1925-09-18 | Final Game: 1931-05-28

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: Claude William Willoughby

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Biography

Claude Willoughby was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1925 until 1931. Born in 1898, Willoughby made his debut during an era marked by the transition from the deadball era to the livelier offensive environment of the late 1920s. Over the course of his career, he recorded a win-loss record of 38-58 and posted an earned run average (ERA) of 5.84. Known for his competitive spirit on the mound, he struck out a total of 175 batters and secured 9 saves, showcasing his ability to contribute both as a starter and in relief roles. Willoughby’s tenure in baseball coincided with significant changes in the sport, including the increasing emphasis on offensive production and the evolution of pitching strategies. While his overall statistics may not reflect the dominance of some of his contemporaries, he played a vital role in his teams' efforts during his time in the league. His contributions were felt within the context of the game’s development, and he remains a part of baseball's rich tapestry, representing the resilience and determination of players from that era.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
38 58 219 100 33 4 9 841.3 1111 546 56 406 175 5.84 0

Career ERA 5.84 vs. league average 4.34 across their career seasons — 34.6% 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
1925 PHI NL 2 1 3 3 1 0 0 23.0 26 5 11 6 1.96 4.55 (+57%) -54.2
1926 PHI NL 8 12 47 18 6 0 1 168.0 218 111 71 37 5.95 4.11 (-45%) -1831.1
1927 PHI NL 3 7 35 6 1 1 2 97.7 126 71 53 14 6.54 4.08 (-60%) -3346.3
1928 PHI NL 6 5 35 13 5 1 1 130.7 180 77 83 26 5.30 4.13 (-28%) -3808.2
1929 PHI NL 15 14 49 34 14 1 4 243.3 288 135 108 50 4.99 4.60 (-9%) -3377.7
1930 PHI NL 4 17 41 24 5 1 1 153.0 241 129 68 38 7.59 4.80 (-58%) -4455.9
1931 PIT NL 0 2 9 2 1 0 0 25.7 32 18 12 4 6.31 4.10 (-54%) -1391.1

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
219 272 14 39 3 0 0 13 0 20 73 0.143 0.202 0.154 0.356 -1781.0

Career AVG .143 vs. league average .284 across their career seasons — 49.6% below league average.

Career OBP .202 vs. league average .347 across their career seasons — 41.8% below league average.

Career SLG .154 vs. league average .403 across their career seasons — 61.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.356 vs. league average 0.750 across their career seasons — 52.5% 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
1925 PHI NL 3 8 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 3 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1926 PHI NL 47 52 4 11 1 0 0 2 0 3 11 0.212 .279 (-24%) .345 (-26%) .390 (-41%) .735 (-34%) -311.2
1927 PHI NL 35 26 1 2 0 0 0 1 0 2 9 0.077 — — — — 0.0
1928 PHI NL 35 40 1 6 1 0 0 2 0 4 11 0.150 — — — — 0.0
1929 PHI NL 49 91 6 13 1 0 0 5 0 6 25 0.143 .289 (-51%) .353 (-45%) .415 (-63%) .769 (-55%) -915.5
1930 PHI NL 41 48 1 5 0 0 0 0 0 5 13 0.104 — — — — -554.2
1931 PIT NL 9 7 1 2 0 0 0 2 0 0 1 0.286 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 219 0 31 226 8 25

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1925 PHI P 3 0 1 3 0 0
1926 PHI P 47 0 6 54 2 4
1927 PHI P 35 0 4 19 1 2
1928 PHI P 35 0 9 25 2 6
1929 PHI P 49 0 8 76 2 6
1930 PHI P 41 0 3 41 0 7
1931 PIT P 9 0 0 8 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 219