Willis Roberts, baseball player, 1999-2004

Willis Roberts

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Born: 6/19/1975 in San Cristobal, San Cristóbal, D.R.

MLB Debut: 1999-07-02 | Final Game: 2004-08-13

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Willis Augusto Roberts

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Biography

Willis Roberts was a professional baseball pitcher who made a notable impact in Major League Baseball from 1999 to 2004. Born in 1975, Roberts established himself as a reliable arm during his tenure, finishing with a career record of 17-15 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.64. Over the course of his six-year career, he recorded 179 strikeouts and notched 7 saves, showcasing his ability both as a starter and a reliever. Roberts played during a dynamic era in baseball, marked by significant offensive output and the increasing prevalence of power hitters. His versatility on the mound allowed him to adapt to the demands of the game, contributing to his teams in various roles. While he may not have achieved superstar status, Roberts' steady presence in the bullpen and rotation earned him respect among teammates and opponents alike. His career continues to be remembered as part of the rich tapestry of baseball's evolution in the early 2000s.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
17 15 148 18 1 0 7 259.7 277 134 27 112 179 4.64 0

Career ERA 4.64 vs. league average 4.45 across their career seasons — near 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
1999 DET AL 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1.3 3 2 0 0 13.50 — 0.0
2001 BAL AL 9 10 46 18 1 0 6 132.0 142 72 55 95 4.91 4.42 (-11%) -574.5
2002 BAL AL 5 4 66 0 0 0 1 75.0 79 28 32 51 3.36 4.28 (+21%) 703.2
2003 BAL AL 3 1 26 0 0 0 0 39.3 41 25 16 26 5.72 4.40 (-30%) -1365.6
2004 PIT NL 0 0 9 0 0 0 0 12.0 12 7 9 7 5.25 4.46 (-18%) -50.5

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
175 75 2 10 1 0 0 9 0 2 31 0.133 0.175 0.147 0.322 0.0

Career AVG .133 vs. league average .262 across their career seasons — 49.1% below league average.

Career OBP .175 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — 47.2% below league average.

Career SLG .147 vs. league average .422 across their career seasons — 65.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.322 vs. league average 0.753 across their career seasons — 57.3% 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
1999 DET AL 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2001 BAL AL 46 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.250 — — — — 0.0
2002 BAL AL 66 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2003 BAL AL 26 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2004 PIT NL 9 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2025 PIT NL 27 70 2 9 1 0 0 9 0 2 27 0.129 .245 (-48%) .314 (-45%) .403 (-65%) .718 (-56%) 0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 148 18 15 39 5 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1999 DET P 1 0 0 1 1 0
2001 BAL P 46 18 6 21 2 0
2002 BAL P 66 0 4 10 2 0
2003 BAL P 26 0 4 4 0 0
2004 PIT P 9 0 1 3 0 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 148

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2003 BAL AL $3,500,000
2002 BAL AL $260,000
2001 BAL AL $200,000
Total Career Earnings $3,960,000