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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 -0.5 0 1 .000 14.46 2 0 2 0 0 0 9.1 16 15 15 3 8 5 0 0 0 47 33 8.90 2.571 15.4 2.9 7.7 4.8 0.63
1 Yr -0.5 0 1 .000 14.46 2 0 2 0 0 0 9.1 16 15 15 3 8 5 0 0 0 47 33 8.90 2.571 15.4 2.9 7.7 4.8 0.63
162 Game Avg -15.3 0 34 .000 14.46 68 0 68 0 0 0 309 544 510 510 102 272 170 0 0 0 1598 33 8.90 2.571 15.4 2.9 7.7 4.8 0.63

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 9.1 2 0 15 14.46 5.55 -0.63 0.00 100 6.18 -9 -0.5 1.00 0.0 -0.5 -7 .242 .497
1 Yr 9.1 2 0 15 14.46 5.55 -0.63 0.00 100 6.18 -9 -0.5 1.00 0.0 -0.5 -7 .242 .497
162 Game Avg 309 68 0 510 14.46 5.55 -0.63 0.00 100 6.18 -292 -17.7 1.00 -1.0 -15.3 -253 .242 .497

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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 9.1 6.4 10.6 17.0
1 Yr 9.1 6.4 10.6 17.0
MLB Average 1.5 9.4 8.8

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Joe May born?

Joe May was born on March 20, 1914.

Where was Joe May born?

Joe May was born in Sweet Home, AR.

How many seasons did Joe May play?

Joe May played 1 season.

Is Joe May in the Hall of Fame?

Joe May has not been elected into the Hall of Fame.

What position did Joe May play?

Joe May was a Catcher and Pitcher.

How many hits did Joe May have?

Joe May had 6 hits over his career.

How many home runs did Joe May have?

Joe May had 0 home runs over his career.

What was Joe May's average?

Joe May had a .375 average over his career.

How many teams has Joe May played for?

Joe May played for 1 team, the St. Louis Stars.

When did Joe May retire?

Joe May last played in 1937.

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