We’re going back to 1930 for this week’s MCM (that year’s such a good source). This time, it’s Albert “Buz” Phillips, a D pitcher for the Phillies. He ranks up there as one of the best.
In his short time in 1930, Phillips managed 6 hits in 13 at-bats. Of those 6 hits, one was a double and another was a homer. Buz gets power numbers 1-1-5-6-6 and four 7s. His last 8 is at 61 and yes, he has a 13-9.
| Split | G | GS | PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | CS | BB | SO | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1930 Totals | 14 | 1 | 13 | 13 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .462 | .462 | .769 |
We’ll never know how Phillips would have hit in other seasons. He pitched so poorly even compared to the 1930 league average (8.04 ERA) that he never got called back. 1930 was his only season. What a shame. Maybe the Phillies should have made him an OF ala Rick Ankiel. :-)
One more interesting thing about Phillips. He got all his 13 at-bats with just one start (and eight games finished… I’m guessing he was the mop-up man) in 1930. Such was the style of pitching back then.
Ah, back to MCM. And you’re right, 1930 seems loaded with them, and for good reason!