Ace Williams

Born: 3/18/1917 in Montclair, NJ, USA

Died: 9/16/1999 in Fort Myers, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1940-07-15 | Final Game: 1946-04-22

Bats: R | Throws: L | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 174 lbs

Full name: Robert Fulton Williams

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Biography

Ace Williams, born in 1917, had a brief yet notable career as a position player in Major League Baseball, spanning from 1940 to 1946. Although his time in the league was limited, with only 6 games played, Williams remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history during a period marked by the challenges of World War II and its impact on the sport. His career statistics reflect a struggle to find success at the plate, as he finished with 0 hits, 0 home runs, and a batting average of .000. Despite the lack of traditional statistical achievements, Williams's presence in the major leagues during this time denotes the competitive spirit of the era, which saw many players serving in the military and the league adapting to a changing landscape. His experience, though minimal in terms of on-field performance, contributes to the understanding of the numerous athletes who aspired to compete at the highest level amidst the complexities of the 1940s. Ace Williams's journey in baseball is a reminder of the countless stories that surround the game, highlighting both the triumphs and trials faced by players of his time.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	0	6	0	0	0	0	9.0	22	16	0	13	5	16.00	0

Career ERA 16.00 vs. league average 3.90 across their career seasons — 310.1% 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
1940	BSN	NL	0	0	5	0	0	0	0	9.0	21	16	12	5	16.00	4.21 (-280%)	0.0
1946	BSN	NL	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0.0	1	0	1	0	0.00	—	0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
6	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .262 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .373 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.705 across their career seasons — 100.0% 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
1940	BSN	NL	5	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1946	BSN	NL	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	6	0	0	4	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1940	BSN	P	5	0	0	4	0	0
1946	BSN	P	1	0	0	0	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	6

College History

School Name	City	State	Years Attended
Amherst College	Amherst	MA	1938, 1939, 1940