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Season Age 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
1947 28 HG NN2 1.2 3 8 .273 3.64 16 13 2 5 0 0 89.0 93 49 36 3 34 0 57 1 0 1 395 110 3.01 1.427 9.4 0.3 3.4 5.8 1.68
1 Yr 1.2 3 8 .273 3.64 16 13 2 5 0 0 89.0 93 49 36 3 34 0 57 1 0 1 395 110 3.01 1.427 9.4 0.3 3.4 5.8 1.68
162 Game Avg 2.7 7 19 .273 3.64 38 30 5 12 0 0 209 218 115 84 7 80 0 134 2 0 2 926 110 3.01 1.427 9.4 0.3 3.4 5.8 1.68

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Season Age Team Lg IP G GS R RA9 RA9opp RA9def RA9role PPFp RA9avg RAA WAA gmLI WAAadj WAR RAR waaWL% 162WL% Awards
1947 28 HG NN2 89.0 16 13 49 4.96 5.21 -0.06 0.00 100 5.28 3 0.4 1.00 -0.1 1.2 13 .526 .503
1 Yr 89.0 16 13 49 4.96 5.21 -0.06 0.00 100 5.28 3 0.4 1.00 -0.1 1.2 13 .526 .503
162 Game Avg 209 38 30 115 4.96 5.21 -0.06 0.00 100 5.28 7 1.0 1.00 -0.3 2.7 29 .526 .503

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Season Age Team Lg IP HR% K% BB% Awards
1947 28 HG NN2 89.0 0.8 14.4 8.6
1 Yr 89.0 0.8 14.4 8.6
MLB Average 1.5 10.1 9.5

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Willie Pope born?

Willie Pope was born on December 14, 1918.

Where was Willie Pope born?

Willie Pope was born in Birmingham, AL.

How tall was Willie Pope?

Willie Pope was 6-3 (190 cm) tall.

How much did Willie Pope weigh when playing?

Willie Pope weighed 230 lbs (104 kg) when playing.

How many seasons did Willie Pope play?

Willie Pope played 1 season.

Is Willie Pope in the Hall of Fame?

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

What position did Willie Pope play?

Willie Pope was a Pitcher.

How many strikeouts did Willie Pope have?

Willie Pope had 57 strikeouts over his career.

How many teams has Willie Pope played for?

Willie Pope played for 1 team, the Homestead Grays.

How many World Series has Willie Pope won?

Willie Pope won 1 World Series.

When did Willie Pope retire?

Willie Pope last played in 1947.

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