Jeff Williams

Born: 6/6/1972 in Canberra, NSW, Australia

MLB Debut: 1999-09-12 | Final Game: 2002-09-28

Bats: R | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Jeffrey F. Williams

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Biography

Jeff Williams, born in 1972, was a professional baseball pitcher who had a brief but impactful career in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1999 to 2002. Known for his competitive spirit on the mound, Williams played during a dynamic era in baseball characterized by offensive explosions and evolving pitching strategies. He made his mark primarily with the team that called him up, where he showcased his abilities as a right-handed pitcher. Throughout his career, Williams recorded a win-loss record of 4-1, with an earned run average (ERA) of 7.49 over his appearances. He struck out 30 batters but did not secure any saves, reflecting his role primarily as a reliever or a spot starter. Although his statistical achievements may not place him among the most celebrated pitchers of his time, Williams contributed to the teams he played for with determination and resilience, embodying the spirit of many players who navigated the complexities of professional baseball during the early 2000s. His journey through the league serves as a reminder of the countless athletes who have pursued their dreams on the diamond.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
4	1	37	4	0	0	0	57.7	65	48	10	41	30	7.49	0

Career ERA 7.49 vs. league average 4.54 across their career seasons — 64.9% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1999	LAD	NL	2	0	5	3	17.7	12	8	9	7	4.08	4.71 (+13%)	-
2000	LAD	NL	0	0	7	0	5.7	12	10	8	3	15.88	—	-
2001	LAD	NL	2	1	15	1	24.3	26	17	17	9	6.29	4.42 (-42%)	-
2002	LAD	NL	0	0	10	0	10.0	15	13	7	11	11.70	4.28 (-173%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
37	11	2	2	0	0	0	0	0	1	7	0.182	0.250	0.182	0.432	0.0

Career AVG .182 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — 31.8% below league average.

Career OBP .250 vs. league average .338 across their career seasons — 26.1% below league average.

Career SLG .182 vs. league average .429 across their career seasons — 57.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.432 vs. league average 0.767 across their career seasons — 43.7% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS
1999	LAD	NL	5	5	2	1	1	4	0.200	—	—	—	—
2000	LAD	NL	7	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
2001	LAD	NL	15	4	0	0	0	2	0.000	—	—	—	—
2002	LAD	NL	10	2	0	1	0	1	0.500	—	—	—	—