Willie Eyre, baseball player, 2006-2011

Willie Eyre

Born: 7/21/1978 in Fountain Valley, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 2006-04-06 | Final Game: 2011-09-28

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 235 lbs

Full name: William Mays Eyre

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Biography

Willie Eyre was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2006 to 2011. Born in 1978, Eyre made his debut during a period characterized by high offensive production and the increasing emphasis on bullpen specialization. Throughout his career, he compiled a win-loss record of 7-8 and posted an earned run average (ERA) of 4.95 over his time in the league. Eyre was known for his ability to strike out batters, recording a total of 86 strikeouts, and he also tallied one save during his tenure. Eyre's playing style showcased the versatility often required of pitchers in the modern game, as he transitioned between starting and relief roles. Although his career may not have placed him among the most celebrated pitchers of his era, he contributed to his teams with solid performances and a reliable presence on the mound. Eyre's journey through the majors reflects the challenges faced by many players in a competitive environment, underscoring the determination and skill required to succeed at the highest level of baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
7 8 111 2 0 0 1 163.7 183 90 18 65 86 4.95 0

Career ERA 4.95 vs. league average 4.32 across their career seasons — 14.7% 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
2006 MIN AL 1 0 42 0 0 0 0 59.3 75 35 22 26 5.31 4.53 (-17%) -1369.4
2007 TEX AL 4 6 33 2 0 0 1 68.0 78 39 32 42 5.16 4.47 (-15%) -890.4
2009 TEX AL 0 0 17 0 0 0 0 18.0 18 9 6 8 4.50 4.32 (-4%) 503.0
2011 BAL AL 2 2 19 0 0 0 0 18.3 12 7 5 10 3.44 3.94 (+13%) -105.1

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
111 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .418 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.749 across their career seasons — 100.0% 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
2006 MIN AL 42 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2007 TEX AL 33 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2009 TEX AL 17 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2011 BAL AL 19 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 111 2 10 21 0 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2006 MIN P 42 0 3 5 0 0
2007 TEX P 33 2 6 11 0 1
2009 TEX P 17 0 0 2 0 0
2011 BAL P 19 0 1 3 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 111

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2009 TEX AL $410,000
2006 MIN AL $327,000
Total Career Earnings $737,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
College of Eastern Utah Price UT 1997, 1999
Snow College Ephraim UT 1998