Bernie Williams, baseball player, 1970-1974

Bernie Williams

Born: 10/8/1948 in Alameda, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1970-09-07 | Final Game: 1974-05-12

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Bernard Williams

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Biography

Bernie Williams was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1970 until his retirement in 1974. Born in 1948, Williams played primarily as a position player, participating in a total of 102 games throughout his career. He recorded 33 hits, showcasing a batting average of .192, with 4 home runs and 15 runs batted in. Additionally, he contributed with 2 stolen bases, adding a touch of speed to his playing style. Despite his brief career, Williams played during a transformative period in baseball, witnessing the transition from the deadball era to a more offense-driven game. His contributions on the field, although modest in terms of statistics, reflect the perseverance and dedication required to succeed in the competitive landscape of Major League Baseball. After his playing days, Williams remained connected to the sport, serving as an example of the challenges faced by players of his era.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
187 449 59 103 19 1 5 36 7 36 117 0.229 0.288 0.310 0.598 -253.2

Career AVG .229 vs. league average .250 across their career seasons — 8.1% below league average.

Career OBP .288 vs. league average .318 across their career seasons — 9.5% below league average.

Career SLG .310 vs. league average .377 across their career seasons — 18.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.598 vs. league average 0.696 across their career seasons — 14.1% 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
1970 SFG NL 7 16 2 5 2 0 0 1 1 2 1 0.312 — — — — 0.0
1971 SFG NL 35 73 8 13 1 0 1 5 1 12 24 0.178 .249 (-29%) .316 (-7%) .365 (-36%) .682 (-23%) -230.2
1972 SFG NL 46 68 12 13 3 1 3 9 0 7 22 0.191 .243 (-22%) .310 (-14%) .353 (+12%) .664 (avg) -23.1
1974 SDP NL 14 15 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 0.133 — — — — 0.0
2025 SEA AL 85 277 36 70 13 0 1 21 5 15 64 0.253 .245 (+3%) .314 (-7%) .403 (-23%) .718 (-16%) 0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 51 36 73 2 2 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1970 SFN OF 6 4 9 1 0 1
1971 SFN OF 27 17 28 0 2 0
1972 SFN OF 15 13 34 1 0 0
1974 SDN OF 3 2 2 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 43
Center Field 3
Right Field 6