William Emmerich

Born: 9/29/1919 in Allentown, PA, USA

Died: 9/17/1998 in Allentown, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1945-05-14 | Final Game: 1946-04-26

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: William Peter Emmerich

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Biography

William Emmerich was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1945 to 1946. Born in 1919, Emmerich’s career unfolded in the post-World War II era, a time when baseball was experiencing a resurgence in popularity as soldiers returned home and the sport began to attract a broader audience. Over the course of his brief career, he compiled a record of 4-4 with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.85, showcasing his potential as a reliable arm on the mound. During his tenure in the majors, Emmerich struck out 28 batters, emphasizing his ability to challenge hitters, although he did not record any saves. His contributions came during a transitional period in baseball, as the game was beginning to evolve with the integration of players and changes in playing styles. While Emmerich's time in the spotlight was limited, he remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, representing the many athletes who contributed to the game during this pivotal time.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
4	4	33	7	1	0	0	104.0	117	56	9	33	28	4.85	0

Career ERA 4.85 vs. league average 3.63 across their career seasons — 33.6% 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
1945	NY1	NL	4	4	31	7	1	0	0	100.0	111	54	33	27	4.86	3.67 (-33%)	-1456.5
1946	NY1	NL	0	0	2	0	0	0	0	4.0	6	2	0	1	4.50	—	0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
33	25	1	3	0	0	0	1	0	0	2	0.120	0.120	0.120	0.240	0.0

Career AVG .120 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 53.7% below league average.

Career OBP .120 vs. league average .329 across their career seasons — 63.5% below league average.

Career SLG .120 vs. league average .357 across their career seasons — 66.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.240 vs. league average 0.686 across their career seasons — 65.0% 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
1945	NY1	NL	31	25	1	3	0	0	0	1	0	0	2	0.120	—	—	—	—	0.0
1946	NY1	NL	2	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	33	0	4	20	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1945	NY1	P	31	0	3	19	0	0
1946	NY1	P	2	0	1	1	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	33