David Williams

Born: 3/12/1979 in Anchorage, AK, USA

MLB Debut: 2001-06-06 | Final Game: 2007-09-24

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 215 lbs

Full name: David Aaron Williams

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Biography

David Williams, born in 1979, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 2001 to 2007. He made his Major League debut in the early 2000s, a time characterized by a shift in the game as teams increasingly relied on specialized pitchers and power hitting. Over the course of his career, Williams compiled a win-loss record of 22-31 and posted an earned run average (ERA) of 4.83. Although he did not record any saves, he showcased his ability to strike out batters, accumulating a total of 245 strikeouts during his time in the league. Williams was known for his competitive spirit on the mound and his capacity to handle pressure situations. Throughout his career, he contributed to various teams and provided depth in pitching rotations. His journey through the league exemplified the challenges many pitchers faced during an era marked by offensive explosions, making his role particularly significant in the context of that time. Retiring in 2007, Williams left a legacy as a diligent competitor who exemplified the hard work and determination required to succeed in Major League Baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
22 31 82 72 1 1 0 408.0 411 219 64 165 245 4.83 0

Career ERA 4.83 vs. league average 4.41 across their career seasons — 9.6% 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
2001 PIT NL 3 7 22 18 0 0 0 114.0 100 47 45 57 3.71 4.42 (+16%) -2072.6
2002 PIT NL 2 5 9 9 0 0 0 43.3 38 24 24 33 4.98 4.28 (-17%) -1966.7
2004 PIT NL 2 3 10 6 0 0 0 38.7 31 19 13 33 4.42 4.46 (+1%) 522.4
2005 PIT NL 10 11 25 25 1 1 0 138.7 137 68 58 88 4.41 4.29 (-3%) -2719.6
2006 CIN NL 2 3 8 8 0 0 0 40.0 54 32 16 16 7.20 4.53 (-59%) -2263.4
2006 NYN NL 3 1 6 5 0 0 0 29.0 39 18 4 16 5.59 4.53 (-23%) -276.1
2007 NYN NL 0 1 2 1 0 0 0 4.3 12 11 5 2 22.85 — 0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
83 123 5 15 3 0 1 9 0 4 65 0.122 0.148 0.171 0.319 0.0

Career AVG .122 vs. league average .266 across their career seasons — 54.1% below league average.

Career OBP .148 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — 55.5% below league average.

Career SLG .171 vs. league average .424 across their career seasons — 59.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.319 vs. league average 0.758 across their career seasons — 57.9% 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
2001 PIT NL 22 34 1 4 2 0 0 2 0 0 19 0.118 — — — — 0.0
2002 PIT NL 10 16 1 2 0 0 1 3 0 0 12 0.125 — — — — 0.0
2004 PIT NL 10 9 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.111 — — — — 0.0
2005 PIT NL 25 42 2 5 1 0 0 4 0 1 21 0.119 — — — — 0.0
2006 CIN NL 8 12 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 5 0.083 — — — — 0.0
2006 NYN NL 6 9 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 2 4 0.222 — — — — 0.0
2007 NYN NL 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 82 72 15 82 4 8

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2001 PIT P 22 18 6 19 0 1
2002 PIT P 9 9 1 12 2 1
2004 PIT P 10 6 1 7 0 0
2005 PIT P 25 25 6 23 2 5
2006 CIN P 8 8 0 12 0 0
2006 NYN P 6 5 1 6 0 1
2007 NYN P 2 1 0 3 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 82

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2007 NYN NL $1,250,000
2006 CIN NL $1,400,000
2005 PIT NL $330,000
2003 PIT NL $312,500
2002 PIT NL $234,000
Total Career Earnings $3,526,500

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Delaware Technical and Community College Dover DE 1998