Bill Gogolewski

Born: 10/26/1947 in Oshkosh, WI, USA

MLB Debut: 1970-09-03 | Final Game: 1975-08-05

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: William Joseph Gogolewski

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Biography

Bill Gogolewski was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1947, whose career spanned from 1970 to 1975. Over the course of his career, he recorded a win-loss record of 15-24 and maintained an earned run average (ERA) of 4.02. Notably, Gogolewski struck out 301 batters and achieved 10 saves, showcasing his ability to contribute both as a starter and in relief roles. His playing style reflected the transitional nature of baseball during the early 1970s, where pitching strategies began to evolve, prioritizing specialized roles and situational matchups. Gogolewski made his mark in an era characterized by the emergence of power hitters and the increasing importance of bullpen management. While he may not have achieved the superstar status of some of his contemporaries, his contributions to his teams demonstrated a reliable presence on the mound. Throughout his career, he exemplified the grit and determination that defined many pitchers of his time, ultimately leaving behind a legacy marked by his competitive spirit and dedication to the game.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
15	24	144	44	6	2	10	501.0	496	224	32	200	301	4.02	0

Career ERA 4.02 vs. league average 3.62 across their career seasons — 11.2% 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
1970	WS2	AL	2	2	8	5	0	0	0	33.7	33	18	25	19	4.81	3.89 (-24%)	-604.2
1971	WS2	AL	6	5	27	17	4	1	0	124.3	112	38	39	70	2.75	3.47 (+21%)	2013.2
1972	TEX	AL	4	11	36	21	2	1	2	150.7	136	71	58	95	4.24	3.26 (-30%)	291.9
1973	TEX	AL	3	6	49	1	0	0	6	123.7	139	58	48	77	4.22	3.75 (-13%)	588.9
1974	CLE	AL	0	0	5	0	0	0	0	13.7	15	7	2	3	4.61	3.63 (-27%)	-41.7
1975	CHW	AL	0	0	19	0	0	0	2	55.0	61	32	28	37	5.24	3.71 (-41%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
144	79	2	10	1	0	0	7	0	5	34	0.127	0.179	0.139	0.318	0.0

Career AVG .127 vs. league average .253 across their career seasons — 50.0% below league average.

Career OBP .179 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — 44.5% below league average.

Career SLG .139 vs. league average .371 across their career seasons — 62.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.318 vs. league average 0.693 across their career seasons — 54.1% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	RBI	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS
1970	WS2	AL	8	7	0	0	0	0	1	4	0.000	—	—	—	—
1971	WS2	AL	27	32	1	5	1	4	2	14	0.156	—	—	—	—
1972	TEX	AL	36	40	1	5	0	3	2	16	0.125	—	—	—	—
1973	TEX	AL	49	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
1974	CLE	AL	5	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
1975	CHW	AL	19	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—