Player Value--Batting
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Vic Willis
Position: Pitcher
Bats: Right • Throws: Right
6-2, 185lb (188cm, 83kg)
Born: April 12, 1876 in Cecil County, MD us
Died: August 3, 1947 in Elkton, MD
Buried: St. John Cemetery, Newark, DE
High School: Newark Academy (Newark, DE)
School: University of Delaware (Newark, DE)
Debut: 1898 (2,039th in major league history)
Last Game: September 5, 1910 (Age 34-146d)
Hall of Fame: Inducted as Player in 1995.
(Voted by Veteran's Committee)
View Vic Willis's Page at the Baseball Hall of Fame (plaque, photos, videos).
Rookie Status: Exceeded rookie limits during 1898 season
Full Name: Victor Gazaway Willis
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SUMMARY
Career
WAR
63.2
W
249
L
205
ERA
2.63
G
513
GS
471
SV
11
IP
3996.0
SO
1651
WHIP
1.209
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