Bill Dillman

Born: 5/25/1945 in Trenton, NJ, USA

MLB Debut: 1967-04-14 | Final Game: 1970-07-18

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: William Howard Dillman

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Biography

Bill Dillman, born in 1945, was a professional baseball pitcher who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1967 to 1970. Over the course of his brief career, Dillman compiled a record of 7-12 with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.54. He was known for his ability to strike out batters, finishing his career with a total of 86 strikeouts and recording 3 saves. His playing style was characterized by a competitive spirit and an effective mix of pitches, which allowed him to carve out a role within the teams he played for during a time when Major League Baseball was evolving rapidly. Dillman's career unfolded during a transformative era in baseball, marked by increased specialization and the emergence of relief pitchers. While he may not have achieved long-term star status, his contributions on the mound during the late 1960s and early 1970s reflected the challenges and dynamics faced by pitchers of his time. Despite a career that spanned just a few seasons, Dillman's presence in the league during this pivotal period adds to the rich tapestry of baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
7	12	50	15	2	1	3	154.7	143	78	17	51	86	4.54	0

Career ERA 4.54 vs. league average 3.62 across their career seasons — 25.4% 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
1967	BAL	AL	5	9	32	15	2	1	3	124.0	115	60	33	69	4.35	3.30 (-32%)	-1133.5
1970	WSN	NL	2	3	18	0	0	0	0	30.7	28	18	18	17	5.28	3.89 (-36%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
51	33	1	5	0	0	0	1	0	0	17	0.152	0.152	0.152	0.303	0.0

Career AVG .152 vs. league average .249 across their career seasons — 39.1% below league average.

Career OBP .152 vs. league average .317 across their career seasons — 52.2% below league average.

Career SLG .152 vs. league average .373 across their career seasons — 59.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.303 vs. league average 0.690 across their career seasons — 56.1% 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
1967	BAL	AL	33	31	1	5	0	0	0	1	0	0	16	0.161	—	—	—	—	0.0
1970	WSN	NL	18	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	50	15	10	21	0	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1967	BAL	P	32	15	7	15	0	1
1970	MON	P	18	0	3	6	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	50

College History

School Name	City	State	Years Attended
Wake Forest University	Winston-Salem	NC	1965