Woody Williams

Born: 8/23/1918 in Nolensville, TN, USA

Died: 5/22/1990 in Chicago, IL, USA

Throws: L | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 174 lbs

Full name: Woodrow Wilson Williams

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Biography

Woody Williams, born in 1918, is an active pitcher who continues to make his mark on the game of baseball. With a career record of 5-3, an earned run average (ERA) of 5.11, and 45 strikeouts, Williams showcases a competitive spirit and resilience on the mound. His ability to secure 3 saves further highlights his versatility and importance in high-pressure situations, contributing to his team's success. As a player in the modern era, Williams navigates a landscape of advanced analytics and evolving pitching strategies. His experience allows him to adapt and refine his skills, making him a valuable asset in today's game. With his ongoing career, Woody Williams not only adds to his personal legacy but also represents the enduring nature of baseball, where talent and determination continue to shine.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
5 3 21 10 2 0 3 68.7 77 39 5 34 45 5.11 0

Career ERA 5.11 vs. league average 4.30 across their career seasons — 18.9% worse 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
1937 WEG NN2 2 2 9 5 1 0 1 29.3 34 17 13 16 5.22 4.34 (-20%) -319.0
1938 BEG NN2 0 1 4 2 0 0 0 13.7 19 9 8 4 5.93 4.35 (-36%) -297.2
1940 BEG NN2 3 0 8 3 1 0 2 25.7 24 13 13 25 4.56 4.21 (-8%) 655.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
22 25 1 3 1 0 0 1 0 1 0 0.120 0.154 0.160 0.314 0.0

Career AVG .120 vs. league average .272 across their career seasons — 55.9% below league average.

Career OBP .154 vs. league average .340 across their career seasons — 54.7% below league average.

Career SLG .160 vs. league average .393 across their career seasons — 59.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.314 vs. league average 0.733 across their career seasons — 57.2% 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
1937 WEG NN2 9 10 1 2 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0.200 — — — — 0.0
1938 BEG NN2 4 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0.250 — — — — 0.0
1940 BEG NN2 9 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 21 10 1 15 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1937 WEG P 9 5 1 7 0 0
1938 BEG P 4 2 0 2 0 0
1940 BEG P 8 3 0 6 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 21