Cotton Williams

Born: 1/18/1917 in MD, USA

Died: 12/28/2000 in Philadelphia, PA, USA

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: Robert A. Williams

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Biography

Cotton Williams, born in 1917, is an active pitcher known for his versatility and competitive spirit on the mound. With a career record of 6-10 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.62, Williams has carved out a niche for himself in contemporary baseball. His ability to strike out batters is highlighted by his total of 91 strikeouts, showcasing his skill in overpowering hitters. Additionally, he has recorded 2 saves throughout his career, emphasizing his capability to perform under pressure in critical game situations. Williams' career unfolds during a dynamic era in baseball, where pitching strategies are continuously evolving, and the game is characterized by a blend of traditional techniques and modern analytics. As he continues to take the mound, his impact on the game remains significant, both as a contributor to his team's success and as a testament to the enduring nature of the sport. His ongoing presence in the league reflects his dedication and resilience, qualities that inspire younger players and contribute to the rich tapestry of baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
6	10	37	16	3	0	2	181.3	203	93	5	58	91	4.62	0

Career ERA 4.62 vs. league average 3.76 across their career seasons — 22.6% 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
1943	NE	NN2	1	1	5	2	0	1	27.0	21	9	3	13	3.00	3.50 (+14%)	276.3
1945	NE	NN2	0	0	1	0	0	0	4.3	3	2	2	2	4.15	—	0.0
1946	NE	NN2	0	0	6	2	0	0	26.7	41	24	13	7	8.10	3.59 (-126%)	44.9
1947	NE	NN2	4	2	10	4	1	0	51.3	54	20	11	29	3.51	3.97 (+12%)	1882.7
1948	NE	NN2	1	7	15	8	2	1	72.0	84	38	29	40	4.75	4.10 (-16%)	1618.3

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
83	213	32	55	5	4	1	24	0	15	0	0.258	0.313	0.333	0.646	-290.2

Career AVG .258 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .313 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — 5.7% below league average.

Career SLG .333 vs. league average .363 across their career seasons — 8.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.646 vs. league average 0.695 across their career seasons — 7.0% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1943	NE	NN2	19	64	8	15	2	1	0	6	2	0.234	.255 (-8%)	.324 (-17%)	.346 (-14%)	.671 (-16%)	-171.8
1945	NE	NN2	14	52	9	15	0	1	1	6	7	0.288	.260 (+11%)	.328 (+13%)	.354 (+8%)	.683 (+11%)	102.7
1946	NE	NN2	6	10	1	1	0	0	0	0	1	0.100	—	—	—	—	0.0
1947	NE	NN2	15	26	5	10	1	1	0	6	2	0.385	—	—	—	—	0.0
1948	NE	NN2	29	61	9	14	2	1	0	6	3	0.230	.263 (-13%)	.340 (-19%)	.379 (-22%)	.719 (-20%)	-221.2

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
2	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
1946	NWS	NE	2	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000

Playoff Career Pitching

W	L	G	GS	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA
0	0	1	0	0	3.7	11	8	1	1	19.64

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year	Round	Team	W	L	G	GS	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA
1946	NWS	NE	0	0	1	0	0	3.7	11	8	1	1	19.64

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2B	4	1	4	7	0	2
3B	10	10	15	14	2	1
OF	20	16	27	0	3	0
P	37	16	3	53	2	4
SS	7	7	15	14	4	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1943	NE	2B	3	1	3	6	0	2
1943	NE	OF	6	6	8	0	0	0
1943	NE	P	5	2	0	6	0	0
1943	NE	SS	6	6	14	10	4	1
1945	NE	2B	1	0	1	1	0	0
1945	NE	3B	9	9	14	12	2	1
1945	NE	OF	3	3	6	0	1	0
1945	NE	P	1	0	0	1	1	0
1945	NE	SS	1	1	1	4	0	0
1946	NE	P	6	2	0	9	0	0
1947	NE	3B	1	1	1	2	0	0
1947	NE	P	10	4	3	14	1	1
1948	NE	OF	11	7	13	0	2	0
1948	NE	P	15	8	0	23	0	3