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Season Team Lg WAR W L W-L% ERA G GS GF CG SHO SV IP H R ER HR BB IBB SO HBP BK WP BF ERA+ FIP WHIP H9 HR9 BB9 SO9 SO/BB Awards
1944 CBE NAL -0.2 0 0 27.00 1 1 0 0 0 0 0.2 3 3 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 7 21 11.68 7.500 40.5 0.0 27.0 0.0 0.00
1945 CAG NAL -0.3 1 3 .250 5.96 5 3 2 2 0 0 22.2 35 18 15 2 8 0 8 2 0 0 111 70 4.46 1.897 13.9 0.8 3.2 3.2 1.00
2 Yrs -0.5 1 3 .250 6.56 6 4 2 2 0 0 23.1 38 21 17 2 10 0 8 2 0 0 118 64 4.67 2.057 14.7 0.8 3.9 3.1 0.80
162 Game Avg -3.2 7 20 .250 6.56 41 27 14 14 0 0 157 258 143 116 14 68 0 54 14 0 0 802 64 4.67 2.057 14.7 0.8 3.9 3.1 0.80
CAG (1 Yr) -0.3 1 3 .250 5.96 5 3 2 2 0 0 22.2 35 18 15 2 8 0 8 2 0 0 111 70 4.46 1.897 13.9 0.8 3.2 3.2 1.00
CBE (1 Yr) -0.2 0 0 27.00 1 1 0 0 0 0 0.2 3 3 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 7 21 11.68 7.500 40.5 0.0 27.0 0.0 0.00

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Season Team Lg IP G GS R RA9 RA9opp RA9def RA9role PPFp RA9avg RAA WAA gmLI WAAadj WAR RAR waaWL% 162WL% Awards
1944 CBE NAL 0.2 1 1 3 40.50 4.06 -1.07 0.00 100 5.13 -3 -0.2 0.0 -0.2 -3 .282 .499
1945 CAG NAL 22.2 5 3 18 7.15 4.66 -0.14 0.00 100 4.80 -6 -0.4 1.00 0.0 -0.3 -4 .422 .498
2 Yrs 23.1 6 4 21 8.10 4.65 -0.17 0.00 100 4.81 -9 -0.6 1.00 0.0 -0.5 -6 .398 .498
162 Game Avg 157 41 27 143 8.10 4.65 -0.17 0.00 100 4.81 -58 -4.1 1.00 -0.3 -3.2 -43 .398 .498
CAG (1 Yr) 22.2 5 3 18 7.15 4.66 -0.14 0.00 100 4.80 -6 -0.4 1.00 0.0 -0.3 -4 .422 .498
CBE (1 Yr) 0.2 1 1 3 40.50 4.06 -1.07 0.00 100 5.13 -3 -0.2 0.0 -0.2 -3 .282 .499

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Season Team Lg IP HR% K% BB% Awards
1944 CBE NAL 0.2 0.0 0.0 28.6
1945 CAG NAL 22.2 1.8 7.2 7.2
2 Yrs 23.1 1.7 6.8 8.5
MLB Average 1.0 9.0 8.4

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many seasons did Willie McMeans play?

Willie McMeans played 2 seasons.

Is Willie McMeans in the Hall of Fame?

Willie McMeans has not been elected into the Hall of Fame.

What position did Willie McMeans play?

Willie McMeans was a Pitcher, First Baseman and Leftfielder.

How many strikeouts did Willie McMeans have?

Willie McMeans had 8 strikeouts over his career.

How many teams has Willie McMeans played for?

Willie McMeans played for 2 teams; the Cleveland Buckeyes and Chicago American Giants.

When did Willie McMeans retire?

Willie McMeans last played in 1945.

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