Bill Burwell, baseball player, 1920-1928

Bill Burwell

Born: 3/27/1895 in Jarbalo, KS, USA

Died: 6/11/1973 in Ormond Beach, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1920-05-01 | Final Game: 1928-07-01

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: William Edwin Burwell

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Biography

Bill Burwell, born in 1895, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1920 to 1928. He played during an era when the game was evolving, transitioning from the deadball era into a period marked by a greater emphasis on offensive production. Burwell made his mark in Major League Baseball with a career record of 9-8, showcasing his ability to compete on the mound against some of the era's best hitters. Over his career, Burwell recorded an earned run average (ERA) of 4.37, reflecting the challenges pitchers faced as the league began to favor more robust offensive strategies. He struck out 49 batters and registered 6 saves, demonstrating his capability not only as a starting pitcher but also in crucial relief situations. Although not one of the most celebrated players of his time, Burwell's contributions to his teams during the late 1920s remain a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, highlighting the competitive spirit and resilience of players in that transformative era.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
9 8 70 6 1 0 6 218.3 253 106 9 79 49 4.37 0

Career ERA 4.37 vs. league average 3.88 across their career seasons — 12.7% worse 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
1920 SLA AL 6 4 33 2 0 0 4 113.3 133 46 42 30 3.65 3.45 (-6%) -1770.5
1921 SLA AL 2 4 33 3 1 0 2 84.3 102 48 29 17 5.12 4.02 (-27%) -329.6
1928 PIT NL 1 0 4 1 0 0 0 20.7 18 12 8 2 5.23 4.13 (-26%) -615.5

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
72 76 8 15 3 0 0 4 0 2 10 0.197 0.218 0.237 0.455 0.0

Career AVG .197 vs. league average .280 across their career seasons — 29.5% below league average.

Career OBP .218 vs. league average .340 across their career seasons — 35.9% below league average.

Career SLG .237 vs. league average .385 across their career seasons — 38.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.455 vs. league average 0.725 across their career seasons — 37.3% 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
1920 SLA AL 35 42 4 7 2 0 0 1 0 1 8 0.167 — — — — 0.0
1921 SLA AL 33 25 3 6 1 0 0 3 0 1 1 0.240 — — — — 0.0
1928 PIT NL 4 9 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.222 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 70 0 18 52 6 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1920 SLA P 33 0 14 24 2 1
1921 SLA P 33 0 3 20 3 0
1928 PIT P 4 0 1 8 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 70