Bill Singer, baseball player, 1964-1977

Bill Singer

Born: 4/24/1944 in Los Angeles, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1964-09-24 | Final Game: 1977-07-16

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 184 lbs

Full name: William Robert Singer

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Biography

Bill Singer was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1964 to 1977. Born in 1944, he carved out a notable career as a reliable starter, known for his strong right arm and competitive spirit on the mound. Over his 14-season career, Singer compiled a win-loss record of 118-127, with an earned run average (ERA) of 3.39. He recorded a total of 1,515 strikeouts and notched 2 saves, showcasing his ability to both start games and contribute in critical situations. Singer was selected as an All-Star twice, highlighting his status as one of the top pitchers during his era. He played in a time when the game was transitioning, as the 1960s and 1970s saw shifts in pitching strategies and player dynamics. His contributions to the teams he played for, including the Los Angeles Dodgers and the California Angels, left a lasting impact, particularly as he navigated through the challenges and changes of the post-deadball era. Bill Singer remains a respected figure in baseball history, remembered for his tenacity and skill on the mound.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
118 127 322 308 94 24 2 2174.0 1952 819 132 781 1515 3.39 0

Career ERA 3.39 vs. league average 3.57 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
1964 LAD NL 0 1 2 2 0 0 0 14.0 11 5 12 3 3.21 3.58 (+10%) -
1965 LAD NL 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 1.0 2 0 2 1 0.00 — -
1966 LAD NL 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 4.0 4 0 2 4 0.00 — -
1967 LAD NL 12 8 32 29 7 3 0 204.3 185 60 61 169 2.64 3.30 (+20%) -
1968 LAD NL 13 17 37 36 12 6 0 256.3 227 82 78 227 2.88 2.98 (+3%) -
1969 LAD NL 20 12 41 40 16 2 1 315.7 244 82 74 247 2.34 3.61 (+35%) -
1970 LAD NL 8 5 16 16 5 3 0 106.3 79 37 32 93 3.13 3.89 (+19%) -
1971 LAD NL 10 17 31 31 8 1 0 203.3 195 94 71 144 4.16 3.47 (-20%) -
1972 LAD NL 6 16 26 25 4 3 0 169.3 148 69 60 101 3.67 3.26 (-12%) -
1973 LAA AL 20 14 40 40 19 2 0 315.7 280 113 130 241 3.22 3.75 (+14%) -
1974 LAA AL 7 4 14 14 8 0 0 108.7 102 36 43 77 2.98 3.63 (+18%) -
1975 LAA AL 7 15 29 27 8 0 1 179.0 171 99 81 78 4.98 3.71 (-34%) -
1976 TEX AL 4 1 10 10 2 1 0 64.7 56 25 27 34 3.48 3.51 (+1%) -582.4
1976 MIN AL 9 9 26 26 5 3 0 172.0 177 72 69 63 3.77 3.51 (-7%) -1666.1
1977 TOR AL 2 8 13 12 0 0 0 59.7 71 45 39 33 6.79 4.00 (-70%) -1184.2

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
324 413 20 45 11 0 0 13 0 14 162 0.109 0.148 0.136 0.284 -3424.0

Career AVG .109 vs. league average .251 across their career seasons — 56.6% below league average.

Career OBP .148 vs. league average .318 across their career seasons — 53.4% below league average.

Career SLG .136 vs. league average .371 across their career seasons — 63.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.284 vs. league average 0.688 across their career seasons — 58.8% 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
1964 LAD NL 2 6 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.167 — — — — 0.0
1965 LAD NL 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1966 LAD NL 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1967 LAD NL 34 67 1 6 1 0 0 4 0 0 28 0.090 .242 (-63%) .306 (-71%) .357 (-71%) .663 (-71%) -743.6
1968 LAD NL 37 81 6 12 7 0 0 4 0 4 30 0.148 .236 (-37%) .298 (-34%) .340 (-31%) .638 (-32%) -415.5
1969 LAD NL 41 108 7 11 1 0 0 2 0 1 47 0.102 .248 (-59%) .320 (-63%) .369 (-70%) .689 (-67%) -1186.8
1970 LAD NL 16 38 4 5 1 0 0 1 0 2 10 0.132 — — — — 0.0
1971 LAD NL 31 58 1 6 0 0 0 2 0 5 24 0.103 .249 (-59%) .316 (-33%) .365 (-72%) .682 (-54%) -475.3
1972 LAD NL 26 55 1 4 1 0 0 0 0 2 21 0.073 .243 (-70%) .310 (-66%) .353 (-74%) .664 (-70%) -602.8
1973 LAA AL 40 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1974 LAA AL 14 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1975 LAA AL 29 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1976 TEX AL 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1976 MIN AL 26 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1977 TOR AL 13 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 322 308 95 310 34 7

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1964 LAN P 2 2 0 3 0 0
1965 LAN P 2 0 0 0 0 0
1966 LAN P 3 0 0 1 0 0
1967 LAN P 32 29 10 37 5 0
1968 LAN P 37 36 13 41 7 0
1969 LAN P 41 40 14 41 2 0
1970 LAN P 16 16 8 12 3 0
1971 LAN P 31 31 8 24 1 2
1972 LAN P 26 25 7 28 2 2
1973 CAL P 40 40 13 38 5 1
1974 CAL P 14 14 6 16 1 0
1975 CAL P 29 27 7 28 3 1
1976 TEX P 10 10 2 8 0 0
1976 MIN P 26 26 5 23 3 0
1977 TOR P 13 12 2 10 2 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 322