Willie Fraser, baseball player, 1986-1995

Willie Fraser

Born: 5/26/1964 in New York, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1986-09-10 | Final Game: 1995-09-29

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: William Patrick Fraser

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Biography

Willie Fraser, born in 1964, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1986 to 1995. He made his Major League Baseball debut and showcased his talents with a competitive spirit on the mound. Over the course of his career, Fraser compiled a record of 38 wins and 40 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.47. He struck out 328 batters and recorded 7 saves, demonstrating his ability to both start games and contribute in relief appearances. Fraser's playing style was characterized by his versatility, which allowed him to adapt to various roles within a pitching staff. He played during a pivotal era in baseball, marked by offensive explosions and the evolving strategies of the game. While he may not have achieved superstar status, Fraser's contributions to his teams were significant, and he left a lasting impression on fans and teammates alike. His career reflects the challenges and dynamics of pitching in a highly competitive environment, making him a noteworthy figure in baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
38 40 239 57 7 1 7 657.0 640 326 89 238 328 4.47 0

Career ERA 4.47 vs. league average 4.04 across their career seasons — 10.6% 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
1986 LAA AL 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 4.3 6 4 1 2 8.31 — -
1987 LAA AL 10 10 36 23 5 1 1 176.7 160 77 63 106 3.92 4.29 (+9%) -
1988 LAA AL 12 13 34 32 2 0 0 194.7 203 117 80 86 5.41 3.73 (-45%) -
1989 LAA AL 4 7 44 0 0 0 2 91.7 80 33 23 46 3.24 3.71 (+13%) -
1990 LAA AL 5 4 45 0 0 0 2 76.0 69 26 24 32 3.08 3.86 (+20%) -
1991 TOR AL 0 2 13 1 0 0 0 26.3 33 18 11 12 6.15 3.91 (-57%) -1060.8
1991 STL NL 3 3 35 0 0 0 0 49.3 44 27 21 25 4.93 3.91 (-26%) -
1994 MIA NL 2 0 9 0 0 0 0 12.3 20 8 6 7 5.84 4.51 (-29%) -
1995 WSN NL 2 1 22 0 0 0 2 25.7 25 16 9 12 5.61 4.45 (-26%) -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
239 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .396 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.723 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
1986 LAA AL 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1987 LAA AL 36 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1988 LAA AL 34 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1989 LAA AL 44 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1990 LAA AL 45 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1991 TOR AL 13 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1991 STL NL 35 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1994 MIA NL 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1995 WSN NL 22 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 239 57 39 66 4 4

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1986 CAL P 1 1 0 0 0 0
1987 CAL P 36 23 6 15 1 0
1988 CAL P 34 32 21 20 3 3
1989 CAL P 44 0 6 14 0 1
1990 CAL P 45 0 2 6 0 0
1991 TOR P 13 1 2 3 0 0
1991 SLN P 35 0 1 3 0 0
1994 FLO P 9 0 0 1 0 0
1995 MON P 22 0 1 4 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 239

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1995 MON NL $150,000
1994 FLO NL $120,000
1990 CAL AL $410,000
1989 CAL AL $200,000
1988 CAL AL $125,000
1987 CAL AL $62,500
Total Career Earnings $1,067,500

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Concordia College-Bronxville Bronxville NY 1983, 1984, 1985