Rick Williams

Born: 11/9/1952 in Merced, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1978-06-12 | Final Game: 1979-09-26

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Richard Allen Williams

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Biography

Rick Williams was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball during the late 1970s. Born in 1952, Williams made his debut on April 6, 1978, and showcased his talent on the mound until his final game on September 26, 1979. Over the course of his brief career, he compiled a win-loss record of 5-9 and posted an earned run average (ERA) of 3.58, reflecting his ability to limit scoring opportunities for opposing teams. Known for his competitive spirit and effective pitching style, Williams recorded a total of 54 strikeouts throughout his career. Although he did not achieve any saves, his contributions as a starting and relief pitcher were significant for the teams he represented. Williams played during an era marked by the transition from the deadball era to more offensive-minded gameplay, and his performances contributed to the evolving strategies of pitching in the late 20th century. Despite a relatively short career, Rick Williams remains a part of baseball history, remembered for his dedication and the skills he brought to the diamond.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
5	9	48	17	2	2	0	156.0	165	62	8	40	54	3.58	0

Career ERA 3.58 vs. league average 3.84 across their career seasons — 7.0% better 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
1978	HOU	NL	1	2	17	1	0	0	0	34.7	43	18	10	17	4.67	3.69 (-27%)	408.1
1979	HOU	NL	4	7	31	16	2	2	0	121.3	122	44	30	37	3.26	4.00 (+18%)	1385.6

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
48	36	2	8	1	0	0	0	0	3	20	0.222	0.282	0.250	0.532	0.0

Career AVG .222 vs. league average .262 across their career seasons — 15.1% below league average.

Career OBP .282 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 13.7% below league average.

Career SLG .250 vs. league average .388 across their career seasons — 35.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.532 vs. league average 0.715 across their career seasons — 25.6% 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
1978	HOU	NL	17	5	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1979	HOU	NL	31	31	2	8	1	0	0	0	0	3	18	0.258	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	48	17	4	30	2	2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1978	HOU	P	17	1	1	7	1	0
1979	HOU	P	31	16	3	23	1	2

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	48

College History

School Name	City	State	Years Attended
Merced College	Merced	CA	1971, 1972