Bill Atkinson, baseball player, 1976-1979

Bill Atkinson

Born: 10/4/1954 in Chatham, ON, CAN

MLB Debut: 1976-09-18 | Final Game: 1979-09-26

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'7" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: William Cecil Glenn Atkinson

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Biography

Bill Atkinson, born in 1954, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1976 to 1979. Known for his solid performance on the mound, Atkinson finished his career with a record of 11-4 and an earned run average (ERA) of 3.42. He demonstrated a knack for striking out batters, accumulating a total of 99 strikeouts over his playing years, while also securing 11 saves, showcasing his ability to perform in high-pressure situations. Atkinson played during a transformative period in Major League Baseball, marked by the shift from the deadball era to more offensive-minded play. His contributions as a reliable pitcher helped solidify his team's pitching staff during a time when the game was evolving. Though his career was relatively short, his performance left an indelible mark, and he remains a notable figure in the annals of baseball history for his effectiveness on the mound.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
11 4 98 0 0 0 11 147.3 129 56 17 62 99 3.42 0

Career ERA 3.42 vs. league average 3.81 across their career seasons — 10.1% better than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
1976 WSN NL 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 5.0 3 0 1 4 0.00 — -
1977 WSN NL 7 2 55 0 0 0 7 83.3 72 31 29 56 3.35 4.00 (+16%) -
1978 WSN NL 2 2 29 0 0 0 3 45.3 45 22 28 32 4.37 3.69 (-18%) -
1979 WSN NL 2 0 10 0 0 0 1 13.7 9 3 4 7 1.98 4.00 (+51%) -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
99 10 0 3 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0.300 0.300 0.300 0.600 0.0

Career AVG .300 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — +15.0% above league average.

Career OBP .300 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — 7.9% below league average.

Career SLG .300 vs. league average .385 across their career seasons — 22.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.600 vs. league average 0.711 across their career seasons — 15.6% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
1976 WSN NL 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1977 WSN NL 56 5 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.200 — — — — 0.0
1978 WSN NL 29 4 0 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0.500 — — — — 0.0
1979 WSN NL 10 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 98 0 9 28 3 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1976 MON P 4 0 0 1 0 0
1977 MON P 55 0 6 18 1 0
1978 MON P 29 0 2 9 2 1
1979 MON P 10 0 1 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 98