Bill Stoneman

Born: 4/7/1944 in Oak Park, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1967-07-16 | Final Game: 1974-06-30

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: William Hambly Stoneman

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Biography

Bill Stoneman, born in 1944, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1967 until 1974. His career unfolded during a transformative period in the sport, characterized by the shift from the deadball era to a more offensive-minded game. Stoneman made his mark primarily with the Montreal Expos, where he became known for his durability and distinctive pitching style. He recorded a career win-loss record of 54-85 and finished with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.08. Over his career, he struck out 934 batters and tallied 5 saves, showcasing his ability to dominate hitters at times. Stoneman was selected as an All-Star during his career, a testament to his performance and recognition among peers and fans alike. His contributions to the Expos helped lay the groundwork for the franchise's future successes. After retiring from playing, Stoneman continued to influence the game, serving in various capacities, including scouting and front office roles. His legacy as a solid pitcher in the early days of the Expos remains an important part of baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
54	85	245	169	45	15	5	1236.3	1182	561	120	602	934	4.08	0

Career ERA 4.08 vs. league average 3.50 across their career seasons — 16.6% 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
1967	CHC	NL	2	4	28	2	0	0	4	63.0	51	23	22	52	3.29	3.30 (+1%)	-
1968	CHC	NL	0	1	18	0	0	0	0	29.3	35	18	14	18	5.52	2.98 (-85%)	-
1969	WSN	NL	11	19	42	36	8	5	0	235.7	233	115	123	185	4.39	3.61 (-22%)	-
1970	WSN	NL	7	15	40	30	5	3	0	207.7	209	106	109	176	4.59	3.89 (-18%)	-
1971	WSN	NL	17	16	39	38	19	3	0	294.7	243	103	146	251	3.15	3.47 (+9%)	-
1972	WSN	NL	12	14	36	35	13	4	0	250.7	213	83	102	171	2.98	3.26 (+9%)	-
1973	WSN	NL	4	8	29	17	0	0	1	96.7	120	73	55	48	6.80	3.75 (-81%)	-
1974	LAA	AL	1	8	13	11	0	0	0	58.7	78	40	31	33	6.14	3.63 (-69%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
253	338	23	29	4	0	0	8	1	23	212	0.086	0.148	0.098	0.246	-3078.3

Career AVG .086 vs. league average .249 across their career seasons — 65.5% below league average.

Career OBP .148 vs. league average .317 across their career seasons — 53.2% below league average.

Career SLG .098 vs. league average .366 across their career seasons — 73.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.246 vs. league average 0.682 across their career seasons — 64.0% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1967	CHC	NL	28	13	0	0	0	0	0	1	11	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1968	CHC	NL	18	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	3	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1969	WSN	NL	42	73	5	4	2	0	0	6	55	0.055	.248 (-78%)	.320 (-60%)	.369 (-78%)	.689 (-70%)	-845.4
1970	WSN	NL	42	60	0	6	2	0	0	1	31	0.100	.253 (-61%)	.325 (-60%)	.385 (-65%)	.711 (-63%)	-646.4
1971	WSN	NL	41	93	12	12	0	5	1	9	61	0.129	.249 (-48%)	.316 (-33%)	.365 (-65%)	.682 (-50%)	-728.1
1972	WSN	NL	40	75	4	6	0	1	0	2	39	0.080	.243 (-67%)	.310 (-67%)	.353 (-77%)	.664 (-72%)	-858.4
1973	WSN	NL	29	20	2	1	0	2	0	4	12	0.050	—	—	—	—	0.0
1974	LAA	AL	13	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—	0.0