Bill Long, baseball player, 1985-1991

Bill Long

Born: 2/29/1960 in Cincinnati, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1985-07-21 | Final Game: 1991-04-14

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: William Douglas Long

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Biography

Bill Long was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1985 to 1991. Born in 1960, Long made his mark in Major League Baseball during a period characterized by the transition from the tail end of the deadball era to the more offensively driven environment of the late 1980s. Over his career, he recorded a win-loss record of 27-27 and maintained an earned run average (ERA) of 4.37. Long's pitching style was marked by his ability to generate strikeouts, finishing with a total of 247 strikeouts, alongside recording 9 saves. Long played for several teams during his tenure, showcasing versatility and resilience on the mound. His contributions as both a starter and reliever allowed him to adapt to various roles within pitching staffs, a valuable trait in the evolving game of baseball. Despite the challenges of competition during his era, Long's performance underscored his capability as a reliable pitcher, making him a notable figure in the league during the late 1980s and early 1990s. His career remains a reflection of the dedication and skill required to succeed in a demanding sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
27 27 159 52 8 2 9 518.7 568 252 63 140 247 4.37 0

Career ERA 4.37 vs. league average 3.90 across their career seasons — 12.1% 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 CHW AL 0 1 4 3 0 0 0 14.0 25 16 5 13 10.29 3.89 (-164%) -
1987 CHW AL 8 8 29 23 5 2 1 169.0 179 82 28 72 4.37 4.29 (-2%) -
1988 CHW AL 8 11 47 18 3 0 2 174.0 187 78 43 77 4.03 3.73 (-8%) -
1989 CHW AL 5 5 30 8 0 0 1 98.7 101 43 37 51 3.92 3.71 (-6%) -
1990 CHW AL 0 1 4 0 0 0 0 5.7 6 4 2 2 6.35 — -
1990 CHC NL 6 1 42 0 0 0 5 55.7 66 27 21 32 4.37 3.86 (-13%) -
1991 WSN NL 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 1.7 4 2 4 0 10.80 — -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
159 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 4 0.000 0.167 0.000 0.167 0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .167 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — 48.5% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .388 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.167 vs. league average 0.712 across their career seasons — 76.6% 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
1985 CHW AL 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1987 CHW AL 29 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1988 CHW AL 47 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1989 CHW AL 30 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1990 CHW AL 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1990 CHC NL 42 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 4 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1991 WSN NL 3 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 159 52 38 79 4 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1985 CHA P 4 3 2 3 0 0
1987 CHA P 29 23 14 25 3 2
1988 CHA P 47 18 7 25 0 0
1989 CHA P 30 8 9 15 0 0
1990 CHA P 4 0 1 2 0 0
1990 CHN P 42 0 5 9 1 0
1991 MON P 3 0 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 159

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1991 MON NL $394,500
1990 CHA AL $257,500
1989 CHA AL $357,500
1988 CHA AL $102,500
Total Career Earnings $1,112,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Miami University of Ohio Oxford OH 1979, 1980, 1981