Bill Wakefield

Born: 5/24/1941 in Kansas City, MO, USA

MLB Debut: 1964-04-18 | Final Game: 1964-10-04

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: William Sumner Wakefield

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Biography

Bill Wakefield was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1941 who played in Major League Baseball for a brief period during the 1964 season. Wakefield made his debut on April 18, 1964, and showcased his talents on the mound until the end of the season on October 4, 1964. Throughout his career, he compiled a record of 3 wins and 5 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 3.61. He struck out 61 batters and recorded 2 saves, demonstrating his ability to contribute both as a starter and in relief roles. Wakefield's playing career unfolded during a transformative era in baseball, marked by the introduction of more specialized roles for pitchers and evolving strategies that emphasized power and pitching depth. Despite the brevity of his time in the majors, his performance reflected the competitive nature of the game during the 1960s, an era that would soon see the rise of legendary pitchers and a shift towards more dynamic offensive play. After his retirement, Wakefield remained a part of baseball history, remembered for his contributions during a pivotal time in the sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
3	5	62	4	0	0	2	119.7	103	48	10	61	61	3.61	0

Career ERA 3.61 vs. league average 3.58 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	NYN	NL	3	5	62	4	0	0	2	119.7	103	48	61	61	3.61	3.58 (-1%)	-2593.7

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
62	24	0	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	8	0.167	0.167	0.167	0.333	0.0

Career AVG .167 vs. league average .250 across their career seasons — 33.5% below league average.

Career OBP .167 vs. league average .313 across their career seasons — 46.7% below league average.

Career SLG .167 vs. league average .378 across their career seasons — 55.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.333 vs. league average 0.690 across their career seasons — 51.7% 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
1964	NYN	NL	62	24	0	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	8	0.167	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	62	4	4	23	0	2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1964	NYN	P	62	4	4	23	0	2

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	62