Bill Spanswick

Born: 7/8/1938 in Springfield, MA, USA

Died: 12/2/2020 in Naples, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1964-04-18 | Final Game: 1964-09-20

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: William Henry Spanswick

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Biography

Bill Spanswick was a professional baseball pitcher, born in 1938, who had a brief career in Major League Baseball from 1964 until his retirement later that same year. Spanswick made his mark during a time when the game was transitioning into a new era of power hitting and specialization, particularly in the use of relief pitchers. His major league tenure was highlighted by his performances on the mound, where he compiled a career record of 2-3 and recorded an earned run average (ERA) of 6.89 over his appearances. During his time in the league, Spanswick showcased his ability to strike out batters, amassing a total of 55 strikeouts. Although he did not register any saves, his contributions as a pitcher were nonetheless part of the competitive landscape of the early 1960s, a period marked by the emergence of new pitching techniques and strategies. Spanswick's career, while short-lived, remains a piece of the rich tapestry of baseball history, reflecting the challenges and dynamics faced by pitchers of his time.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
2	3	29	7	0	0	0	65.3	75	50	9	44	55	6.89	0

Career ERA 6.89 vs. league average 3.58 across their career seasons — 92.4% 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
1964	BOS	AL	2	3	29	7	0	0	0	65.3	75	50	44	55	6.89	3.58 (-92%)	-2134.9

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
29	14	2	4	0	0	0	2	0	2	4	0.286	0.375	0.286	0.661	0.0

Career AVG .286 vs. league average .250 across their career seasons — +14.1% above league average.

Career OBP .375 vs. league average .313 across their career seasons — +20.0% above league average.

Career SLG .286 vs. league average .378 across their career seasons — 24.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.661 vs. league average 0.690 across their career seasons — near 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	BOS	AL	29	14	2	4	0	0	0	2	0	2	4	0.286	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	29	7	3	13	0	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1964	BOS	P	29	7	3	13	0	1

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	29