Bill Laxton, baseball player, 1970-1977

Bill Laxton

Born: 1/5/1948 in Camden, NJ, USA

MLB Debut: 1970-09-15 | Final Game: 1977-09-19

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: William Harry Laxton

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Biography

Bill Laxton was a left-handed pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1970 to 1977. Born in 1948, Laxton made his mark during a transitional period in baseball, where the dynamics of pitching were evolving with the introduction of more specialized roles. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 3-10 and posted an earned run average (ERA) of 4.73. Laxton was known for his ability to strike out batters, finishing his tenure with 189 strikeouts, which reflected his competitive nature on the mound. In addition to his strikeouts, Laxton registered five saves, showcasing his versatility and ability to contribute in high-pressure situations. While his career may not have been defined by overwhelming numbers, Laxton's presence in the game during the 1970s contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history, as he navigated through an era marked by shifting strategies and the growing significance of relief pitching. His journey through the major leagues remains a testament to the challenges and triumphs faced by pitchers of his time.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
3 10 121 4 0 0 5 243.3 212 128 34 158 189 4.73 0

Career ERA 4.73 vs. league average 3.70 across their career seasons — 27.8% 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
1970 PHI NL 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 2.0 2 3 2 2 13.50 — 0.0
1971 SDP NL 0 2 18 0 0 0 0 27.7 32 21 26 23 6.83 3.47 (-97%) -
1974 SDP NL 0 1 30 1 0 0 0 44.7 37 20 38 40 4.03 3.63 (-11%) -
1976 DET AL 0 5 26 3 0 0 2 94.7 77 43 51 74 4.09 3.51 (-16%) -2766.4
1977 SEA AL 3 2 43 0 0 0 3 72.7 62 40 39 49 4.95 4.00 (-24%) -1761.1
1977 CLE AL 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 1.7 2 1 2 1 5.40 — 0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
121 5 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 0.200 0.333 0.200 0.533 0.0

Career AVG .200 vs. league average .256 across their career seasons — 21.9% below league average.

Career OBP .333 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .200 vs. league average .377 across their career seasons — 46.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.533 vs. league average 0.700 across their career seasons — 23.8% 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
1970 PHI NL 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1971 SDP NL 18 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1974 SDP NL 30 5 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 0.200 — — — — 0.0
1976 DET AL 26 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1977 SEA AL 43 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1977 CLE AL 2 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 121 4 10 19 2 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1970 PHI P 2 0 0 0 0 0
1971 SDN P 18 0 1 4 0 0
1974 SDN P 30 1 2 4 0 0
1976 DET P 26 3 4 5 2 0
1977 SEA P 43 0 3 5 0 0
1977 CLE P 2 0 0 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 121