Jimy Williams, baseball player, 1966-1967

Jimy Williams

Born: 10/4/1943 in Santa Maria, CA, USA

Died: 1/26/2024 in Tarpon Springs, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1966-04-26 | Final Game: 1967-09-21

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: James Francis Williams

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Biography

Jimy Williams, born in 1943, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned the years from 1966 to 1967. Primarily playing as a position player, Williams made his mark in the major leagues during a transitional period in baseball history, just prior to the onset of the more offensive-driven era that would characterize the late 1960s and 1970s. Over the course of his brief career, he appeared in 14 games, showcasing his skills on the field while contributing a total of 3 hits and 1 run batted in, culminating in a batting average of .231. Although Williams did not achieve significant power numbers—finishing his career without a home run and no stolen bases—his role on the roster during his time with the team highlighted the depth of talent available in the league. He played during a period marked by the end of the deadball era and the gradual shift towards the more dynamic play that would define future generations of baseball. Despite his limited statistical output, Jimy Williams remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, representing the many players who contributed to the game in various capacities.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
14 13 1 3 0 0 0 1 0 1 6 0.231 0.286 0.231 0.516 0.0

Career AVG .231 vs. league average .245 across their career seasons — 6.0% below league average.

Career OBP .286 vs. league average .308 across their career seasons — 7.2% below league average.

Career SLG .231 vs. league average .367 across their career seasons — 37.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.516 vs. league average 0.675 across their career seasons — 23.5% 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
1966 STL NL 13 11 1 3 0 0 0 1 0 1 5 0.273 — — — — 0.0
1967 STL NL 1 2 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
2B 3 0 0 0 0 0
SS 8 2 8 6 0 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1966 SLN 2B 3 0 0 0 0 0
1966 SLN SS 7 1 2 5 0 1
1967 SLN SS 1 1 6 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 3
Shortstop 8

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
California State University Fresno Fresno CA 1963, 1964