Bill Dailey

Born: 5/13/1935 in Arlington, VA, USA

Died: 1/11/2025 in Bedford, VA, USA

MLB Debut: 1961-08-17 | Final Game: 1964-06-09

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: William Garland Dailey

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Biography

Bill Dailey was a professional baseball pitcher who made a mark in Major League Baseball during the early 1960s. Born in 1935, Dailey's career spanned from 1961 to 1964, a period characterized by the transition from the post-war era of baseball to a more dynamic style of play. Throughout his career, he recorded a win-loss record of 10-7, showcasing his ability to contribute effectively to his teams. Dailey finished his career with an impressive earned run average (ERA) of 2.76, highlighting his skills as a reliable pitcher capable of containing opposing lineups. He amassed a total of 109 strikeouts and secured 22 saves, reflecting his versatility and effectiveness both as a starter and a reliever. His performance on the mound during this transformative time in baseball history demonstrated his significant role in the game, making him a memorable figure in the annals of baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
10	7	119	0	0	0	22	185.7	162	57	12	59	109	2.76	0

Career ERA 2.76 vs. league average 3.75 across their career seasons — 26.3% better than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1961	CLE	AL	1	0	12	0	19.0	16	2	6	7	0.95	4.03 (+76%)	592.2
1962	CLE	AL	2	2	27	1	42.7	43	17	17	24	3.59	3.96 (+9%)	1212.8
1963	MIN	AL	6	3	66	21	108.7	80	24	19	72	1.99	3.46 (+43%)	1954.9
1964	MIN	AL	1	2	14	0	15.3	23	14	17	6	8.22	3.58 (-130%)	-1881.9

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
119	26	2	5	0	0	1	4	0	2	13	0.192	0.250	0.308	0.558	0.0

Career AVG .192 vs. league average .253 across their career seasons — 24.0% below league average.

Career OBP .250 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — 21.6% below league average.

Career SLG .308 vs. league average .385 across their career seasons — 20.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.558 vs. league average 0.704 across their career seasons — 20.8% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS
1961	CLE	AL	12	2	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.000	—	—	—	—
1962	CLE	AL	27	3	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—
1963	MIN	AL	66	21	2	5	1	4	2	10	0.238	—	—	—	—
1964	MIN	AL	14	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—