Bill Hepler

Born: 9/25/1945 in Covington, VA, USA

Died: 8/12/2025 in Dade City, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1966-04-23 | Final Game: 1966-10-02

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: William Lewis Hepler

📊 Compare This Player 📈 View Career Timeline

Biography

Bill Hepler, born in 1945, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in the Major Leagues for a brief period during the 1966 season. Hepler made his debut on April 23, 1966, and concluded his career on October 2, 1966. Throughout his time in the league, he demonstrated a competitive spirit and a solid pitching style, finishing his career with a record of 3-3 and an earned run average (ERA) of 3.52. Hepler recorded a total of 25 strikeouts, showcasing his ability to handle batters effectively, though he did not register any saves. Hepler's career unfolded during a transitional period in baseball, just before the expansion of the league and the introduction of the designated hitter rule. Despite a short stint in the majors, his contributions on the mound reflected the challenges and competitive nature of the game in the mid-1960s. Although he did not achieve long-term stardom, Hepler remains a part of baseball history, representing the many players who pursued their dreams in the sport's ever-evolving landscape.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
3	3	37	3	0	0	0	69.0	71	27	3	51	25	3.52	0

Career ERA 3.52 vs. league average 3.52 across their career seasons — near 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	NYN	NL	3	3	37	3	0	0	0	69.0	71	27	51	25	3.52	3.52 (avg)	-2138.6

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
37	14	0	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	7	0.214	0.214	0.214	0.429	0.0

Career AVG .214 vs. league average .249 across their career seasons — 13.8% below league average.

Career OBP .214 vs. league average .310 across their career seasons — 30.8% below league average.

Career SLG .214 vs. league average .376 across their career seasons — 43.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.429 vs. league average 0.686 across their career seasons — 37.5% 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	NYN	NL	37	14	0	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	7	0.214	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	37	3	3	11	2	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1966	NYN	P	37	3	3	11	2	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	37