Bill Latham

Born: 8/29/1960 in Birmingham, AL, USA

MLB Debut: 1985-04-15 | Final Game: 1986-10-01

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: William Carol Latham

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Biography

Bill Latham, born in 1960, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1985 to 1986. Latham played during a time when Major League Baseball was experiencing a shift towards more power-oriented play, yet he carved out a role as a reliable arm on the mound. Over the course of his brief career, Latham recorded a win-loss record of 1-4, with an earned run average (ERA) of 5.35. He registered 18 strikeouts, showcasing his ability to miss bats, though he did not record any saves. Latham’s time in the majors may have been short-lived, but his journey through baseball reflects the challenges faced by many pitchers in an era characterized by both fierce competition and evolving game strategies. His experience serves as a reminder of the numerous players who contribute to the rich tapestry of baseball history, even if their careers do not reach the heights of superstardom.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
1	4	14	5	0	0	0	38.7	45	23	2	13	18	5.35	0

Career ERA 5.35 vs. league average 3.93 across their career seasons — 36.1% 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
1985	NYN	NL	1	3	7	3	0	0	0	22.7	21	10	7	10	3.97	3.89 (-2%)	336.8
1986	MIN	AL	0	1	7	2	0	0	0	16.0	24	13	6	8	7.31	3.97 (-84%)	30.7

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
14	3	1	1	0	0	0	1	0	1	0	0.333	0.500	0.333	0.833	0.0

Career AVG .333 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — +29.5% above league average.

Career OBP .500 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — +54.1% above league average.

Career SLG .333 vs. league average .393 across their career seasons — 15.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.833 vs. league average 0.718 across their career seasons — +16.1% above 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
1985	NYN	NL	7	3	1	1	0	0	0	1	0	1	0	0.333	—	—	—	—	0.0
1986	MIN	AL	7	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	14	5	0	8	1	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1985	NYN	P	7	3	0	7	0	0
1986	MIN	P	7	2	0	1	1	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	14

College History

School Name	City	State	Years Attended
Auburn University	Auburn	AL	1978, 1979, 1980, 1981