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Standard Pitching

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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 SO HBP BK WP BF ERA+ FIP WHIP H9 HR9 BB9 SO9 SO/BB Awards
1937 23 SL2 NAL -1.5 2 3 .400 9.95 11 4 4 2 0 0 44.1 62 58 49 7 27 16 1 0 1 228 46 6.45 2.008 12.6 1.4 5.5 3.2 0.59
1 Yr -1.5 2 3 .400 9.95 11 4 4 2 0 0 44.1 62 58 49 7 27 16 1 0 1 228 46 6.45 2.008 12.6 1.4 5.5 3.2 0.59
162 Game Avg -6.8 9 14 .400 9.95 50 18 18 9 0 0 200 281 263 222 32 122 73 5 0 5 1034 46 6.45 2.008 12.6 1.4 5.5 3.2 0.59

Value Pitching

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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
1937 23 SL2 NAL 44.1 11 4 58 11.77 5.55 -0.76 0.00 100 6.31 -27 -1.8 1.00 -0.1 -1.5 -22 .338 .489
1 Yr 44.1 11 4 58 11.77 5.55 -0.76 0.00 100 6.31 -27 -1.8 1.00 -0.1 -1.5 -22 .338 .489
162 Game Avg 200 50 18 263 11.77 5.55 -0.76 0.00 100 6.31 -122 -8.1 1.00 -0.5 -6.8 -97 .338 .489

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Advanced Pitching

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Pitching Ratios
Season Age Team Lg IP HR% K% BB% Awards
1937 23 SL2 NAL 44.1 3.1 7.0 11.8
1 Yr 44.1 3.1 7.0 11.8
MLB Average 1.5 9.4 8.8

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was John Griffin born?

John Griffin was born on August 17, 1913.

Where was John Griffin born?

John Griffin was born in Ferguson, MO.

How tall was John Griffin?

John Griffin was 5-10 (178 cm) tall.

How much did John Griffin weigh when playing?

John Griffin weighed 169 lbs (76 kg) when playing.

How many seasons did John Griffin play?

John Griffin played 1 season.

Is John Griffin in the Hall of Fame?

John Griffin has not been elected into the Hall of Fame.

What position did John Griffin play?

John Griffin was a Pitcher.

How many strikeouts did John Griffin have?

John Griffin had 16 strikeouts over his career.

How many teams has John Griffin played for?

John Griffin played for 1 team, the St. Louis Stars.

When did John Griffin retire?

John Griffin last played in 1937.

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