Bill Posedel, baseball player, 1938-1946

Bill Posedel

Born: 8/2/1906 in San Francisco, CA, USA

Died: 11/28/1989 in Livermore, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1938-04-23 | Final Game: 1946-09-13

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: William John Posedel

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Biography

Bill Posedel was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1938 to 1946. Born in 1906, Posedel's career unfolded during a period marked by the transition from the pre-war years to the post-World War II era, a time when the game was evolving with the introduction of new strategies and player dynamics. He concluded his career with a record of 41-43 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.56, reflecting his role as a reliable presence on the mound during a challenging period for many teams. Over his career, Posedel accumulated 227 strikeouts and recorded 6 saves, showcasing his ability not only to start games but also to come in as a relief pitcher when needed. His contributions to his teams, including stints with the St. Louis Browns and the Chicago White Sox, positioned him as a notable figure in the league, despite the competitive nature of the era. Posedel's playing style emphasized durability and versatility, traits that were invaluable to teams navigating the rigors of a long season. His legacy remains a testament to the resilience and skill of players who shaped the game during the mid-20th century.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
41 43 138 87 45 6 6 679.3 757 344 48 248 227 4.56 0

Career ERA 4.56 vs. league average 4.07 across their career seasons — 11.9% 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
1938 BRO NL 8 9 33 17 6 1 1 140.0 178 88 46 49 5.66 4.35 (-30%) -1348.4
1939 BSN NL 15 13 33 29 18 5 0 220.7 221 96 78 73 3.92 4.28 (+9%) 1997.0
1940 BSN NL 12 17 35 32 18 0 1 233.0 263 107 81 86 4.13 4.21 (+2%) -2.4
1941 BSN NL 4 4 18 9 3 0 0 57.3 61 31 30 10 4.87 3.94 (-24%) -2104.1
1946 BSN NL 2 0 19 0 0 0 4 28.3 34 22 13 9 6.99 3.59 (-95%) -1120.3

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
138 227 13 40 8 0 0 21 0 12 38 0.176 0.218 0.211 0.429 -1325.2

Career AVG .176 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — 33.9% below league average.

Career OBP .218 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — 35.3% below league average.

Career SLG .211 vs. league average .381 across their career seasons — 44.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.429 vs. league average 0.717 across their career seasons — 40.2% 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
1938 BRO NL 33 44 3 10 1 0 0 1 0 2 8 0.227 — — — — 0.0
1939 BSN NL 33 73 3 8 1 0 0 7 0 4 18 0.110 .274 (-60%) .342 (-54%) .393 (-69%) .735 (-62%) -785.0
1940 BSN NL 35 82 6 14 4 0 0 10 0 6 11 0.171 .267 (-36%) .335 (-32%) .387 (-43%) .722 (-38%) -540.2
1941 BSN NL 18 25 1 8 2 0 0 3 0 0 1 0.320 — — — — 0.0
1946 BSN NL 19 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 138 0 36 120 10 8

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1938 BRO P 33 0 5 23 2 2
1939 BSN P 33 0 10 40 4 1
1940 BSN P 35 0 17 42 3 3
1941 BSN P 18 0 3 11 1 2
1946 BSN P 19 0 1 4 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 138