Bill Laskey

Born: 12/20/1957 in Toledo, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1982-04-23 | Final Game: 1988-08-13

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'5" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: William Alan Laskey

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Biography

Bill Laskey was a professional pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1982 to 1988. Born in 1957, Laskey carved out a career that showcased his tenacity on the mound during a time when the league was transitioning into a more offense-driven era. He finished his career with a record of 42-53 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.14, demonstrating his ability to compete at a high level despite facing numerous challenges throughout his tenure. Laskey struck out 325 batters and recorded two saves over his career, contributing to his teams not only as a starter but also in relief situations. His playing style was characterized by a strong work ethic and a competitive spirit, which resonated with fans and teammates alike. Laskey's contributions to the game were significant during an era marked by evolving pitching strategies and the increased emphasis on power hitting, making his ability to adapt all the more noteworthy. His legacy endures as part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, reflecting the dedication and perseverance that define the sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
42	53	159	116	10	1	2	745.3	784	343	76	210	325	4.14	0

Career ERA 4.14 vs. league average 3.86 across their career seasons — 7.4% 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
1982	SFG	NL	13	12	32	31	7	1	0	189.3	186	66	43	88	3.14	3.86 (+19%)	-
1983	SFG	NL	13	10	25	25	1	0	0	148.3	151	69	45	81	4.19	3.87 (-8%)	-
1984	SFG	NL	9	14	35	34	2	0	0	207.7	222	100	50	71	4.33	3.81 (-14%)	-
1985	SFG	NL	5	11	19	19	0	0	0	114.0	110	45	39	42	3.55	3.89 (+9%)	-
1985	WSN	NL	0	5	11	7	0	0	0	34.3	55	36	14	18	9.44	3.89 (-142%)	-
1986	SFG	NL	1	1	20	0	0	0	1	27.3	28	13	13	8	4.28	3.97 (-8%)	-
1988	CLE	AL	1	0	17	0	0	0	1	24.3	32	14	6	17	5.18	3.73 (-39%)	991.8

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
160	210	11	22	0	0	0	7	0	16	98	0.105	0.175	0.105	0.280	-1766.7

Career AVG .105 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 59.5% below league average.

Career OBP .175 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — 45.7% below league average.

Career SLG .105 vs. league average .388 across their career seasons — 73.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.280 vs. league average 0.711 across their career seasons — 60.6% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	RBI	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1982	SFG	NL	32	62	1	8	4	2	34	0.129	.261 (-51%)	.324 (-52%)	.388 (-67%)	.712 (-60%)	-613.0
1983	SFG	NL	26	47	5	5	1	7	21	0.106	—	—	—	—	-380.9
1984	SFG	NL	35	63	3	4	0	4	26	0.063	.259 (-76%)	.322 (-63%)	.384 (-83%)	.707 (-74%)	-772.8
1985	SFG	NL	19	30	1	4	1	3	12	0.133	—	—	—	—	0.0
1985	WSN	NL	11	7	1	1	1	0	4	0.143	—	—	—	—	0.0
1986	SFG	NL	20	1	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1988	CLE	AL	17	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—	0.0