Bill Graham

Born: 1/21/1937 in Flemingsburg, KY, USA

Died: 10/26/2006 in Flemingsburg, KY, USA

MLB Debut: 1966-10-02 | Final Game: 1967-09-29

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 217 lbs

Full name: William Albert Graham

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Biography

Bill Graham was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1937, who played in Major League Baseball during a brief but notable career spanning from 1966 to 1967. He made his mark in a competitive era when the league was transitioning into a more offense-oriented game, yet he distinguished himself with a commendable ability to limit runs. Over the course of his career, Graham recorded a win-loss record of 1-2 and posted an impressive earned run average (ERA) of 2.45, showcasing his effectiveness on the mound. During his time in the major leagues, Graham struck out 16 batters, demonstrating his capability to overpower hitters despite his limited appearances. Though he did not register any saves, his contributions were significant in the context of his era, where pitching depth was often tested. Graham's career, though short, remains a testament to the talent that emerged in the late 1960s, and his performances reflect the competitive spirit of a time when the game was evolving.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
1	2	6	3	1	0	0	29.3	22	8	3	11	16	2.45	0

Career ERA 2.45 vs. league average 3.41 across their career seasons — 28.1% better 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
1966	DET	AL	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	2.0	2	0	0	2	0.00	—	0.0
1967	NYN	NL	1	2	5	3	1	0	0	27.3	20	8	11	14	2.63	3.30 (+20%)	-580.9

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
6	8	0	1	0	0	0	1	0	0	2	0.125	0.125	0.125	0.250	0.0

Career AVG .125 vs. league average .245 across their career seasons — 49.1% below league average.

Career OBP .125 vs. league average .308 across their career seasons — 59.4% below league average.

Career SLG .125 vs. league average .367 across their career seasons — 65.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.250 vs. league average 0.675 across their career seasons — 63.0% 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
1966	DET	AL	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1967	NYN	NL	5	8	0	1	0	0	0	1	0	0	2	0.125	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	6	3	1	1	1	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1966	DET	P	1	0	0	0	0	0
1967	NYN	P	5	3	1	1	1	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	6

College History

School Name	City	State	Years Attended
University of Florida	Gainesville	FL	1955, 1956