Mike Williams, baseball player, 1992-2003

Mike Williams

Born: 7/29/1968 in Radford, VA, USA

MLB Debut: 1992-06-30 | Final Game: 2003-09-28

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Michael Darren Williams

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Biography

Mike Williams, born in 1968, was a professional baseball pitcher who had a notable career spanning over a decade from 1992 to 2003. He played in a competitive era marked by offensive prowess and the emergence of power hitters. Williams concluded his career with a record of 32-54 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.45, demonstrating his role as a reliable option out of the bullpen. He compiled an impressive total of 584 strikeouts and secured 144 saves, showcasing his ability to close games and contribute significantly in high-pressure situations. During his career, Williams earned recognition as an All-Star on two occasions, reflecting his impact and performance in Major League Baseball. He was known for his competitive spirit and resilience on the mound, qualities that endeared him to fans and teammates alike. His contributions to the teams he played for, combined with his statistics, underscore his importance in the evolving landscape of baseball during his playing days. Williams remains a respected figure in the history of the game, particularly for his achievements as a closer during a time when the role was becoming increasingly pivotal in securing victories.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
32 54 468 55 1 0 144 768.3 764 380 89 343 584 4.45 0

Career ERA 4.45 vs. league average 4.41 across their career seasons — near 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
1992 PHI NL 1 1 5 5 1 0 0 28.7 29 17 7 5 5.34 3.75 (-42%) -563.6
1993 PHI NL 1 3 17 4 0 0 0 51.0 50 30 22 33 5.29 4.19 (-26%) -93.1
1994 PHI NL 2 4 12 8 0 0 0 50.3 61 28 20 29 5.01 4.51 (-11%) -593.8
1995 PHI NL 3 3 33 8 0 0 0 87.7 78 32 29 57 3.29 4.45 (+26%) 156.7
1996 PHI NL 6 14 32 29 0 0 0 167.0 188 101 67 103 5.44 4.61 (-18%) -2524.6
1997 KCR AL 0 2 10 0 0 0 1 14.0 20 10 8 10 6.43 4.39 (-46%) -
1998 PIT NL 4 2 37 1 0 0 0 51.0 39 11 16 59 1.94 4.43 (+56%) 3105.2
1999 PIT NL 3 4 58 0 0 0 23 58.3 63 33 37 76 5.09 4.71 (-8%) 325.0
2000 PIT NL 3 4 72 0 0 0 24 72.0 56 28 40 71 3.50 4.77 (+27%) 602.5
2001 PIT NL 2 4 40 0 0 0 22 41.7 39 17 21 43 3.67 4.42 (+17%) 50.8
2001 HOU NL 4 0 25 0 0 0 0 22.3 21 10 14 16 4.03 4.42 (+9%) -463.1
2002 PIT NL 2 6 59 0 0 0 46 61.3 54 20 21 43 2.93 4.28 (+31%) 575.0
2003 PIT NL 1 3 40 0 0 0 25 37.3 42 26 22 20 6.27 4.40 (-42%) -1081.3
2003 PHI NL 0 4 28 0 0 0 3 25.7 24 17 19 19 5.96 4.40 (-35%) 178.9

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
469 108 7 17 2 0 0 7 1 3 33 0.157 0.188 0.176 0.363 -493.8

Career AVG .157 vs. league average .266 across their career seasons — 40.8% below league average.

Career OBP .188 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — 44.2% below league average.

Career SLG .176 vs. league average .419 across their career seasons — 58.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.363 vs. league average 0.755 across their career seasons — 51.9% 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
1992 PHI NL 5 10 1 4 0 0 0 2 0 0 4 0.400 — — — — 0.0
1993 PHI NL 17 12 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.083 — — — — 0.0
1994 PHI NL 12 12 1 2 1 0 0 3 0 0 7 0.167 — — — — 0.0
1995 PHI NL 33 16 0 2 1 0 0 1 0 1 5 0.125 — — — — 0.0
1996 PHI NL 33 51 4 8 0 0 0 1 1 2 11 0.157 .269 (-42%) .340 (-45%) .426 (-63%) .767 (-55%) -493.8
1997 KCR AL 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1998 PIT NL 37 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1999 PIT NL 58 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2000 PIT NL 72 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2001 PIT NL 40 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2001 HOU NL 25 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2002 PIT NL 59 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2003 PIT NL 40 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2003 PHI NL 28 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2001 NLDS1 HOU 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Playoff Career Pitching

W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
0 0 1 0 0 1.0 3 1 0 1 9.00

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year Round Team W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
2001 NLDS1 HOU 0 0 1 0 0 1.0 3 1 0 1 9.00

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 468 55 58 139 11 15

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1992 PHI P 5 5 0 5 0 0
1993 PHI P 17 4 2 6 0 1
1994 PHI P 12 8 3 7 0 3
1995 PHI P 33 8 4 19 1 0
1996 PHI P 32 29 19 32 1 4
1997 KCA P 10 0 1 1 0 0
1998 PIT P 37 1 0 13 1 0
1999 PIT P 58 0 4 9 4 1
2000 PIT P 72 0 4 11 0 2
2001 PIT P 40 0 1 5 1 1
2001 HOU P 25 0 4 2 0 0
2002 PIT P 59 0 8 15 1 2
2003 PIT P 40 0 4 9 0 1
2003 PHI P 28 0 4 5 2 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 468

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2003 PIT NL $3,500,000
2002 PIT NL $2,000,000
2001 PIT NL $1,200,000
2000 PIT NL $1,000,000
1999 PIT NL $650,000
1998 PIT NL $350,000
1996 PHI NL $200,000
1995 PHI NL $130,000
1994 PHI NL $130,000
1993 PHI NL $109,000
Total Career Earnings $9,269,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Blacksburg VA 1988, 1989, 1990