Charlie Williams

Born: 10/11/1947 in Flushing, NY, USA

Died: 1/27/2015 in Port Orange, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1971-04-23 | Final Game: 1978-09-11

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: Charles Prosek Williams

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Biography

Charlie Williams was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1947, whose career spanned from 1971 to 1978. He played in an era characterized by the transition from the deadball style of play to a more offensive approach, which made the contributions of pitchers like Williams particularly noteworthy. Over the course of his career, he accumulated a record of 23 wins and 22 losses, with a notable earned run average (ERA) of 3.97. His ability to strike out hitters was evident in his total of 257 strikeouts, alongside his role as a reliable option in the bullpen, securing 4 saves throughout his tenure. Williams was known for his competitive spirit and versatility on the mound, which allowed him to contribute effectively both as a starter and in relief roles. Though not among the most dominant pitchers of his time, his consistent performances and ability to handle pressure situations made him a valuable asset to his teams. His career statistics reflect a player who was able to navigate the complexities of a changing game, leaving a lasting impact on the franchises he represented before retiring in 1978.

Negro Leagues Career Statistics

Batting

PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	SB	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
197.0	169.0	17.0	29.0	5.0	2.0	1.0	8.0	17.0	11.0	6.0	0.172	0.251	0.243	0.494

Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting

Season	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	SB	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
1921	8.0	6.0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	.000	.000	.000
1925	1.0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1.0	0	1.0	.000	1.000	.000	1.000
1926	77.0	66.0	4.0	5.0	0	0	0	4.0	9.0	7.0	2.0	0.076	0.187	0.076	0.263
1927	60.0	51.0	7.0	11.0	0	0	1.0	3.0	7.0	4.0	2.0	0.216	0.310	0.275	0.585
1928	27.0	23.0	4.0	8.0	2.0	2.0	0	1.0	0	0	1.0	0.348	0.348	0.609	0.957
1929	24.0	23.0	1.0	5.0	3.0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.217	0.217	0.348	0.565
1930	0	0	1.0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	1.000	.000	1.000

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
23	22	268	33	2	0	4	573.3	581	253	38	275	257	3.97	0

Career ERA 3.97 vs. league average 3.63 across their career seasons — 9.3% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1971	NYN	NL	5	6	31	9	1	0	90.3	92	48	41	53	4.78	3.47 (-38%)	-562.2
1972	SFG	NL	0	2	3	2	0	0	9.3	14	9	3	3	8.68	3.26 (-166%)	-
1973	SFG	NL	3	0	12	2	0	0	23.0	32	17	7	11	6.65	3.75 (-78%)	-
1974	SFG	NL	1	3	39	7	0	0	100.3	93	31	31	48	2.78	3.63 (+23%)	-
1975	SFG	NL	5	3	55	2	0	3	98.0	94	38	66	45	3.49	3.71 (+6%)	-
1976	SFG	NL	2	0	48	2	0	1	85.0	80	28	39	34	2.96	3.51 (+16%)	-
1977	SFG	NL	6	5	55	8	1	0	119.3	116	53	60	41	4.00	4.00 (avg)	-
1978	SFG	NL	1	3	25	1	0	0	48.0	60	29	28	22	5.44	3.69 (-47%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
268	97	5	13	0	1	0	2	0	4	33	0.134	0.176	0.155	0.331	0.0

Career AVG .134 vs. league average .255 across their career seasons — 47.5% below league average.

Career OBP .176 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — 45.2% below league average.

Career SLG .155 vs. league average .373 across their career seasons — 58.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.331 vs. league average 0.696 across their career seasons — 52.4% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	3B	RBI	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS
1971	NYN	NL	31	23	1	2	0	1	2	11	0.087	—	—	—	—
1972	SFG	NL	3	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—
1973	SFG	NL	12	3	0	1	0	0	0	2	0.333	—	—	—	—
1974	SFG	NL	39	22	1	3	0	0	1	5	0.136	—	—	—	—
1975	SFG	NL	55	16	1	2	1	0	1	7	0.125	—	—	—	—
1976	SFG	NL	48	8	1	1	0	0	0	4	0.125	—	—	—	—
1977	SFG	NL	55	18	0	4	0	1	0	3	0.222	—	—	—	—
1978	SFG	NL	25	5	1	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—