Dale Williams

Born: 10/6/1855 in Ludlow, KY, USA

Died: 10/22/1939 in Covington, KY, USA

MLB Debut: 1876-08-12 | Final Game: 1876-09-09

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Elisha Alphonso Williams

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Biography

Dale Williams was a professional baseball pitcher who played in the late 19th century, a time marked by the early development of the game and the emergence of organized professional leagues. Born in 1855, Williams made his mark in the sport during a brief career that spanned from August 12 to September 9, 1876. Competing in an era that was just beginning to transition from the informal play of the 1860s and 1870s to a more structured format, Williams faced tough competition and challenging conditions on the mound. Throughout his career, Williams posted a win-loss record of 1-8, with a modest earned run average (ERA) of 4.23. He recorded a total of 9 strikeouts, showcasing his ability to retire batters despite the limited opportunities he had to establish himself in the league. Although he did not register any saves, his contributions during a formative period in baseball history helped lay the groundwork for future generations of players. Williams' time in the game, though brief, reflects the evolving challenges and dynamics faced by pitchers during baseball's early years.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
1	8	9	9	9	0	0	83.0	123	39	1	4	9	4.23	0

Career ERA 4.23 vs. league average 2.31 across their career seasons — 83.3% 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
1876	CN1	NL	1	8	9	9	9	0	0	83.0	123	39	4	9	4.23	2.31 (-83%)	-28.0

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
9	35	1	7	0	0	0	1	0	0	4	0.200	0.200	0.200	0.400	0.0

Career AVG .200 vs. league average .265 across their career seasons — 24.6% below league average.

Career OBP .200 vs. league average .277 across their career seasons — 27.9% below league average.

Career SLG .200 vs. league average .321 across their career seasons — 37.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.400 vs. league average 0.598 across their career seasons — 33.1% 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
1876	CN1	NL	9	35	1	7	0	0	0	1	0	0	4	0.200	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	9	0	10	8	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1876	CN1	P	9	0	10	8	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	9