Billy Traber, baseball player, 2003-2009

Billy Traber

Born: 9/18/1979 in Torrance, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 2003-04-04 | Final Game: 2009-08-06

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'5" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: William Henry Traber

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Biography

Billy Traber, born in 1979, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 2003 to 2009. He made his mark in Major League Baseball during a time characterized by significant offensive output and the heightened importance of pitching depth. Over the course of his career, Traber compiled a record of 12-14 with a 5.65 earned run average (ERA) and recorded 152 strikeouts, showcasing his ability to miss bats despite facing some of the league's most formidable hitters. Traber's playing style was marked by a combination of finesse and determination, as he navigated through the challenges of competing in a high-scoring era. Although he did not achieve any saves during his time in the majors, his role as a starting pitcher and reliever highlighted his versatility on the mound. While his career may not have reached the heights of some of his contemporaries, Traber remains a notable figure for his contributions to the teams he played for and his perseverance in a demanding sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
12 14 96 28 1 1 0 215.0 267 135 29 75 152 5.65 0

Career ERA 5.65 vs. league average 4.41 across their career seasons — 28.2% 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
2003 CLE AL 6 9 33 18 1 1 0 111.7 132 65 40 88 5.24 4.40 (-19%) -31.2
2006 WAS NL 4 3 15 8 0 0 0 43.3 53 31 14 25 6.44 4.53 (-42%) -534.6
2007 WAS NL 2 2 28 2 0 0 0 39.7 50 21 13 27 4.76 4.47 (-7%) 149.4
2008 NYY AL 0 0 19 0 0 0 0 16.7 23 13 7 11 7.02 4.32 (-62%) -
2009 BOS AL 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 3.7 9 5 1 1 12.27 — 0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
96 21 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 13 0.048 0.091 0.048 0.139 0.0

Career AVG .048 vs. league average .266 across their career seasons — 82.1% below league average.

Career OBP .091 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — 72.8% below league average.

Career SLG .048 vs. league average .422 across their career seasons — 88.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.139 vs. league average 0.756 across their career seasons — 81.7% 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
2003 CLE AL 33 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2006 WAS NL 15 13 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 8 0.077 — — — — 0.0
2007 WAS NL 28 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2008 NYY AL 19 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2009 BOS AL 1 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 96 28 11 26 1 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2003 CLE P 33 18 7 13 0 2
2006 WAS P 15 8 1 5 0 0
2007 WAS P 28 2 1 5 1 0
2008 NYA P 19 0 2 2 0 0
2009 BOS P 1 0 0 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 96

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2008 NYA AL $500,000
2004 CLE AL $317,500
2003 CLE AL $300,000
Total Career Earnings $1,117,500

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Loyola Marymount University Los Angeles CA 1998, 1999, 2000