Brian Williams

Born: 2/15/1969 in Lancaster, SC, USA

MLB Debut: 1991-09-16 | Final Game: 2000-07-05

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 205 lbs

Full name: Brian O'Neal Williams

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Biography

Brian Williams, born in 1969, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1991 to 2000. Known for his competitive spirit on the mound, Williams played in an era characterized by offensive dominance and the increasing complexity of pitching strategies. Over the course of his career, he recorded a win-loss record of 26-38 and posted an earned run average (ERA) of 5.37, reflecting the challenges faced by pitchers during the late 1990s, a time when the game was witnessing a surge in home runs and offensive production. Williams accumulated a total of 397 strikeouts and contributed with 6 saves, showcasing his ability to miss bats and close out games when called upon. Although his career numbers may not have placed him among the elite in baseball history, his perseverance and dedication to the craft were evident throughout his tenure in Major League Baseball. Williams remains a part of the rich tapestry of the game, representing the journey of many pitchers who navigated the complexities of professional baseball during a transformative era.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
26	38	256	59	2	1	6	595.3	655	355	62	332	397	5.37	0

Career ERA 5.37 vs. league average 4.37 across their career seasons — 22.7% 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
1991	HOU	NL	0	1	2	2	0	0	0	12.0	11	5	4	4	3.75	3.91 (+4%)	-509.6
1992	HOU	NL	7	6	16	16	0	0	0	96.3	92	42	42	54	3.92	3.75 (-5%)	-1409.8
1993	HOU	NL	4	4	42	5	0	0	3	82.0	76	44	38	56	4.83	4.19 (-15%)	-163.1
1994	HOU	NL	6	5	20	13	0	0	0	78.3	112	50	41	49	5.74	4.51 (-27%)	-1164.8
1995	SDP	NL	3	10	44	6	0	0	0	72.0	79	48	38	75	6.00	4.45 (-35%)	-
1996	DET	AL	3	10	40	17	2	1	2	121.0	145	91	85	72	6.77	4.61 (-47%)	-5837.8
1997	BAL	AL	0	0	13	0	0	0	0	24.0	20	8	18	14	3.00	4.39 (+32%)	118.7
1999	HOU	NL	2	1	50	0	0	0	0	67.3	69	33	35	53	4.41	4.71 (+6%)	1014.3
2000	CHC	NL	1	1	22	0	0	0	1	24.3	28	26	23	14	9.62	4.77 (-102%)	-
2000	CLE	AL	0	0	7	0	0	0	0	18.0	23	8	8	6	4.00	4.77 (+16%)	-290.1

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
260	85	5	15	4	0	0	9	0	0	26	0.176	0.174	0.224	0.398	0.0

Career AVG .176 vs. league average .266 across their career seasons — 33.6% below league average.

Career OBP .174 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — 48.1% below league average.

Career SLG .224 vs. league average .414 across their career seasons — 46.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.398 vs. league average 0.750 across their career seasons — 47.0% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	RBI	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS
1991	HOU	NL	2	3	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—
1992	HOU	NL	20	30	2	4	1	4	13	0.133	—	—	—	—
1993	HOU	NL	42	10	2	2	1	0	4	0.200	—	—	—	—
1994	HOU	NL	20	23	0	6	0	3	4	0.261	—	—	—	—
1995	SDP	NL	44	14	1	1	1	0	4	0.071	—	—	—	—
1996	DET	AL	40	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
1997	BAL	AL	13	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
1999	HOU	NL	50	3	0	1	0	1	1	0.333	—	—	—	—
2000	CHC	NL	22	2	0	1	1	1	0	0.500	—	—	—	—
2000	CLE	AL	7	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	256	59	44	88	9	4

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1991	HOU	P	2	2	1	2	0	0
1992	HOU	P	16	16	8	15	2	0
1993	HOU	P	42	5	7	20	1	0
1994	HOU	P	20	13	8	9	4	0
1995	SDN	P	44	6	6	9	0	0
1996	DET	P	40	17	6	16	2	3
1997	BAL	P	13	0	1	2	0	0
1999	HOU	P	50	0	4	11	0	1
2000	CHN	P	22	0	1	2	0	0
2000	CLE	P	7	0	2	2	0	0