Carl Willis, baseball player, 1984-1995

Carl Willis

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Born: 12/28/1960 in Danville, VA, USA

MLB Debut: 1984-06-09 | Final Game: 1995-05-03

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 210 lbs

Full name: Carl Blake Willis

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Biography

Carl Willis was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1984 to 1995. Born in 1960, Willis made his mark in Major League Baseball during a period characterized by a transition in pitching styles and strategies. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 22 wins and 16 losses, with a earned run average (ERA) of 4.25. Known for his resilience on the mound, he struck out 222 batters and recorded 13 saves, showcasing his ability to perform in high-pressure situations. Willis played during an era of evolving offensive strategies, where pitchers were increasingly challenged by powerful hitters. His contributions to the teams he played for reflected his adaptability and determination as a competitor. Though his career was not defined by gaudy statistics, Willis was respected for his work ethic and effectiveness in various roles, including as a starter and reliever. His journey through baseball exemplified the dedication and skill required to succeed in the major leagues during a dynamic time in the sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
22 16 267 2 0 0 13 390.0 424 184 28 115 222 4.25 0

Career ERA 4.25 vs. league average 4.01 across their career seasons — 5.9% 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
1984 DET AL 0 2 10 2 0 0 0 16.0 25 13 5 4 7.31 3.81 (-92%) -83.2
1984 CIN NL 0 1 7 0 0 0 1 9.7 8 4 2 3 3.72 3.81 (+2%) 0.0
1985 CIN NL 1 0 11 0 0 0 1 13.7 21 14 5 6 9.22 3.89 (-137%) -638.7
1986 CIN NL 1 3 29 0 0 0 0 52.3 54 26 32 24 4.47 3.97 (-13%) -1013.9
1988 CHW AL 0 0 6 0 0 0 0 12.0 17 11 7 6 8.25 3.73 (-121%) -
1991 MIN AL 8 3 40 0 0 0 2 89.0 76 26 19 53 2.63 3.91 (+33%) 2238.8
1992 MIN AL 7 3 59 0 0 0 1 79.3 73 24 11 45 2.72 3.75 (+27%) 2066.8
1993 MIN AL 3 0 53 0 0 0 5 58.0 56 20 17 44 3.10 4.19 (+26%) 2042.4
1994 MIN AL 2 4 49 0 0 0 3 59.3 89 39 12 37 5.92 4.51 (-31%) 1060.7
1995 MIN AL 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0.7 5 7 5 0 94.50 — 0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
299 103 11 18 3 0 5 12 2 7 44 0.175 0.227 0.350 0.577 0.0

Career AVG .175 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 32.3% below league average.

Career OBP .227 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 30.2% below league average.

Career SLG .350 vs. league average .395 across their career seasons — 11.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.577 vs. league average 0.721 across their career seasons — 20.0% 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
1984 DET AL 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1984 CIN NL 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1985 CIN NL 11 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1986 CIN NL 29 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.333 — — — — 0.0
1988 CHW AL 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1991 MIN AL 40 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1992 MIN AL 59 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1993 MIN AL 53 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1994 MIN AL 49 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1995 MIN AL 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2025 TB AL 32 99 11 17 3 0 5 12 2 6 44 0.172 .245 (-30%) .314 (-30%) .403 (-12%) .718 (-20%) 0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
7 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
1991 ALCS MIN 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
1991 WS MIN 4 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 7 0 0 12.3 8 4 2 5 2.92

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year Round Team W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
1991 ALCS MIN 0 0 3 0 0 5.3 2 0 0 3 0.00
1991 WS MIN 0 0 4 0 0 7.0 6 4 2 2 5.14

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 267 2 22 41 3 5

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1984 DET P 10 2 1 2 0 1
1984 CIN P 7 0 0 3 0 0
1985 CIN P 11 0 0 1 1 0
1986 CIN P 29 0 4 10 0 3
1988 CHA P 6 0 3 0 0 0
1991 MIN P 40 0 4 8 1 0
1992 MIN P 59 0 6 6 1 1
1993 MIN P 53 0 2 6 0 0
1994 MIN P 49 0 2 5 0 0
1995 MIN P 3 0 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 267

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1994 MIN AL $500,000
1993 MIN AL $500,000
1992 MIN AL $325,000
1986 CIN NL $70,000
Total Career Earnings $1,395,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of North Carolina at Wilmington Wilmington NC 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983