Bill Parsons

Born: 8/17/1948 in Riverside, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1971-04-13 | Final Game: 1974-09-28

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'6" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: William Raymond Parsons

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Biography

Bill Parsons, born in 1948, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1971 to 1974. Making his mark during a transitional period in Major League Baseball, Parsons was noted for his competitiveness on the mound and his ability to navigate the challenges of the era. He finished his career with a record of 29 wins and 36 losses, an earned run average (ERA) of 3.89, and a total of 282 strikeouts. Despite not recording any saves, Parsons established himself as a reliable presence in the pitching rotation. In recognition of his potential and impact, Parsons received the TSN Rookie Pitcher of the Year award, highlighting his promising start in the league. His playing style showcased a blend of skill and determination, characteristic of pitchers of his time. Though his career was relatively brief, Parsons contributed to the game during a period marked by the emergence of new talent and evolving strategies on the field. His legacy lives on as part of the rich tapestry of baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
29	36	93	82	22	6	0	520.3	473	225	52	231	282	3.89	0

Career ERA 3.89 vs. league average 3.53 across their career seasons — 10.3% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1971	ATL	AL	13	17	36	35	12	4	244.7	219	87	93	139	3.20	3.47 (+8%)	-
1972	ATL	AL	13	13	33	30	10	2	214.0	194	93	68	111	3.91	3.26 (-20%)	-
1973	ATL	AL	3	6	20	17	0	0	59.7	59	45	67	30	6.79	3.75 (-81%)	-
1974	OAK	AL	0	0	4	0	0	0	2.0	1	0	3	2	0.00	—	0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
93	139	8	23	4	0	1	15	0	11	61	0.165	0.224	0.216	0.440	-786.8

Career AVG .165 vs. league average .252 across their career seasons — 34.3% below league average.

Career OBP .224 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — 30.0% below league average.

Career SLG .216 vs. league average .367 across their career seasons — 41.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.440 vs. league average 0.686 across their career seasons — 36.0% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1971	ATL	AL	36	72	4	12	3	1	8	8	31	0.167	.249 (-33%)	.316 (-21%)	.365 (-32%)	.682 (-27%)	-306.0
1972	ATL	AL	33	67	4	11	1	0	7	3	30	0.164	.243 (-33%)	.310 (-37%)	.353 (-49%)	.664 (-44%)	-480.8
1973	ATL	AL	20	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1974	OAK	AL	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—	0.0