Bill Koski

Born: 2/6/1932 in Madera, CA, USA

Died: 7/9/2014 in Modesto, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1951-04-28 | Final Game: 1951-09-22

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: William John Koski

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Biography

Bill Koski was a professional baseball player born in 1932, who played as a position player in Major League Baseball. His career spanned a brief period from April 28, 1951, to September 22, 1951. During his time in the league, Koski appeared in 13 games, but did not record any hits, home runs, runs batted in, or stolen bases, finishing with a batting average of 0.0. His time in the majors was short-lived, and he is often remembered for being part of a select group of players who made it to the big leagues despite limited opportunities. Koski's era was marked by significant transitions in baseball, including the tail end of the post-World War II boom and the early stages of the integration of the sport. His experience reflects the challenges many players faced during this time, as competition for roster spots intensified with the influx of talent. While his statistical record may not reflect a prolific career, Koski's journey to the majors remains a noteworthy chapter in the rich tapestry of baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	1	13	1	0	0	0	27.0	26	20	2	28	6	6.67	0

Career ERA 6.67 vs. league average 4.04 across their career seasons — 65.1% 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
1951	PIT	NL	0	1	13	1	0	0	0	27.0	26	20	28	6	6.67	4.04 (-65%)	-1404.8

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
13	4	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 .261 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .386 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.722 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
1951	PIT	NL	13	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	13	0	0	2	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1951	PIT	P	13	0	0	2	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	13