Stan Williams, baseball player, 1958-1972

Stan Williams

Born: 9/14/1936 in Enfield, NH, USA

Died: 2/20/2021 in Laughlin, NV, USA

MLB Debut: 1958-05-17 | Final Game: 1972-08-01

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'5" | Weight: 230 lbs

Full name: Stanley Wilson Williams

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Biography

Stan Williams, born in 1936, was a prominent pitcher in Major League Baseball who played from 1958 until his retirement in 1972. Over the course of his career, Williams established himself as a reliable presence on the mound, finishing with a record of 109 wins and 94 losses. He posted a career earned run average (ERA) of 3.48 and struck out 1,305 batters, showcasing his ability to dominate hitters with an impressive repertoire. Williams also recorded 43 saves, further highlighting his versatility and effectiveness in high-pressure situations. His accomplishments earned him two All-Star selections, solidifying his status as one of the premier pitchers of his era. Williams played during a transformative time in baseball, navigating the transition from the deadball era into a more offensive age. Known for his competitive spirit and strategic approach to pitching, he became a key player for several teams, including the Los Angeles Dodgers and the New York Yankees. His contributions to the game extended beyond the mound, as he was respected by teammates and opponents alike for his professionalism and dedication to the sport. After leaving the game, Williams continued to be involved in baseball, influencing future generations of players with his extensive knowledge and experience.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
109 94 482 208 42 11 43 1764.3 1527 682 160 748 1305 3.48 0

Career ERA 3.48 vs. league average 3.60 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
1958 LAD NL 9 7 27 21 3 2 0 119.0 99 53 65 80 4.01 3.86 (-4%) -
1959 LAD NL 5 5 35 15 2 0 0 124.7 102 55 86 89 3.97 3.90 (-2%) -
1960 LAD NL 14 10 38 30 9 2 1 207.3 162 69 72 175 3.00 3.82 (+22%) -
1961 LAD NL 15 12 41 35 6 2 0 235.3 213 102 108 205 3.90 4.03 (+3%) -
1962 LAD NL 14 12 40 28 4 1 1 185.7 184 92 98 108 4.46 3.96 (-13%) -
1963 NYY AL 9 8 29 21 6 1 0 146.0 137 52 57 98 3.21 3.46 (+7%) -
1964 NYY AL 1 5 21 10 1 0 0 82.0 76 35 38 54 3.84 3.58 (-7%) -
1965 CLE AL 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 4.3 6 3 3 1 6.23 — 0.0
1967 CLE AL 6 4 16 8 2 1 1 79.0 64 23 24 75 2.62 3.30 (+21%) 1458.0
1968 CLE AL 13 11 44 24 6 2 9 194.3 163 54 51 147 2.50 2.98 (+16%) 1170.1
1969 CLE AL 6 14 61 15 3 0 12 178.3 155 78 67 139 3.94 3.61 (-9%) -2256.8
1970 MIN AL 10 1 68 0 0 0 15 113.3 85 25 32 76 1.99 3.89 (+49%) 2005.2
1971 MIN AL 4 5 46 1 0 0 4 78.0 63 36 44 47 4.15 3.47 (-20%) -1870.3
1971 STL NL 3 0 10 0 0 0 0 12.7 13 2 2 8 1.42 3.47 (+59%) -
1972 BOS AL 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 4.3 5 3 1 3 6.23 — 0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
483 502 28 59 6 1 5 31 0 27 275 0.118 0.166 0.163 0.329 -2441.2

Career AVG .118 vs. league average .250 across their career seasons — 52.9% below league average.

Career OBP .166 vs. league average .317 across their career seasons — 47.7% below league average.

Career SLG .163 vs. league average .374 across their career seasons — 56.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.329 vs. league average 0.691 across their career seasons — 52.4% 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
1958 LAD NL 27 40 2 2 0 0 1 1 0 0 24 0.050 — — — — 0.0
1959 LAD NL 35 36 3 7 0 0 0 3 0 3 15 0.194 — — — — 0.0
1960 LAD NL 38 64 7 9 1 0 2 7 0 3 35 0.141 .255 (-45%) .323 (-45%) .387 (-36%) .711 (-40%) -439.5
1961 LAD NL 41 78 3 13 2 0 0 5 0 7 39 0.167 .258 (-35%) .328 (-28%) .399 (-52%) .727 (-41%) -544.0
1962 LAD NL 40 66 4 5 0 0 2 3 0 2 33 0.076 .257 (-71%) .326 (-68%) .393 (-58%) .719 (-63%) -713.6
1963 NYY AL 29 49 2 5 1 1 0 5 0 2 29 0.102 — — — — -422.9
1964 NYY AL 22 21 1 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 10 0.143 — — — — 0.0
1965 CLE AL 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1967 CLE AL 16 22 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 13 0.091 — — — — 0.0
1968 CLE AL 44 56 3 9 1 0 0 5 0 4 30 0.161 .236 (-32%) .298 (-27%) .340 (-48%) .638 (-38%) -321.2
1969 CLE AL 61 40 1 4 0 0 0 2 0 5 25 0.100 — — — — 0.0
1970 MIN AL 68 19 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 13 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1971 MIN AL 46 10 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 8 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1971 STL NL 10 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1972 BOS AL 3 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
4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 .000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1970 ALCS MIN 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 .000
1963 WS NYA 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
1959 WS LAN 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 4 0 0 11.0 3 0 3 8 0.00

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year Round Team W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
1970 ALCS MIN 0 0 2 0 0 6.0 2 0 1 2 0.00
1963 WS NYA 0 0 1 0 0 3.0 1 0 0 5 0.00
1959 WS LAN 0 0 1 0 0 2.0 0 0 2 1 0.00

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 482 208 109 246 21 20

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1958 LAN P 27 21 10 16 1 4
1959 LAN P 35 15 6 21 0 1
1960 LAN P 38 30 15 33 1 2
1961 LAN P 41 35 12 37 7 3
1962 LAN P 40 28 8 28 2 3
1963 NYA P 29 21 9 25 2 2
1964 NYA P 21 10 8 15 2 1
1965 CLE P 3 0 0 1 0 0
1967 CLE P 16 8 4 4 1 0
1968 CLE P 44 24 7 27 1 2
1969 CLE P 61 15 15 19 3 1
1970 MIN P 68 0 8 8 0 0
1971 MIN P 46 1 4 8 1 1
1971 SLN P 10 0 3 3 0 0
1972 BOS P 3 0 0 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 482
Third Base 1