Bill Macdonald

Born: 3/28/1929 in Alameda, CA, USA

Died: 5/4/1991 in Shasta Lake, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1950-05-06 | Final Game: 1953-05-24

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: William Paul Macdonald

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Biography

Bill Macdonald was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1950 to 1953. Born in 1929, Macdonald's career spanned a transitional period in the sport, just before the explosion of talent that characterized the mid-1950s. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 8 wins and 11 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.66. He demonstrated his ability to miss bats, recording 64 strikeouts, while also contributing to his teams with a single save. Macdonald's playing style was characterized by his competitive spirit and determination on the mound. While he may not have achieved stardom, his contributions during a time when the game was evolving were significant, as he navigated the challenges of pitching in an era that was beginning to see the emergence of more powerful hitters and changing strategies. Macdonald's legacy remains a testament to the dedication of pitchers who played in an era filled with both challenges and opportunities. He retired from the game on May 24, 1953, leaving behind a solid career that reflected the grit and resilience of the baseball players of his time.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
8	11	36	21	6	2	1	160.3	150	83	17	96	64	4.66	0

Career ERA 4.66 vs. league average 4.25 across their career seasons — 9.7% 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
1950	PIT	NL	8	10	32	20	6	2	1	153.0	138	73	88	60	4.29	4.36 (+1%)	-2491.6
1953	PIT	NL	0	1	4	1	0	0	0	7.3	12	10	8	4	12.27	—	0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
36	49	3	6	1	0	0	1	0	4	18	0.122	0.189	0.143	0.332	-482.2

Career AVG .122 vs. league average .265 across their career seasons — 53.8% below league average.

Career OBP .189 vs. league average .341 across their career seasons — 44.7% below league average.

Career SLG .143 vs. league average .400 across their career seasons — 64.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.332 vs. league average 0.741 across their career seasons — 55.2% 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
1950	PIT	NL	32	49	3	6	1	0	0	1	0	4	18	0.122	—	—	—	—	-482.2
1953	PIT	NL	4	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	36	0	5	16	1	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1950	PIT	P	32	0	5	15	1	1
1953	PIT	P	4	0	0	1	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	36