Bill Wilson, baseball player, 1969-1973

Bill Wilson

Born: 9/21/1942 in Pomeroy, OH, USA

Died: 8/11/1993 in Broken Arrow, OK, USA

MLB Debut: 1969-04-08 | Final Game: 1973-09-26

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: William Harlan Wilson

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Biography

Bill Wilson, born in 1942, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1969 to 1973. Over the course of his career, Wilson showcased his skills on the mound, finishing with a record of 9 wins and 15 losses. His earned run average (ERA) stood at 4.22, reflecting the competitive nature of the league during his playing years, which included the transition from the deadball era into a more offensive-oriented game. Wilson was known for his ability to strike batters out, accumulating a total of 171 strikeouts throughout his career. Additionally, he demonstrated his versatility and effectiveness in high-pressure situations, earning 17 saves. Though his career was relatively brief, Wilson's contributions as a reliable pitcher left a mark on the teams he played for, as he navigated the evolving landscape of baseball in the early 1970s. His journey through the major leagues remains a testament to the dedication and talent required to compete at the highest level of the sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
9 15 179 0 0 0 17 258.0 229 121 23 131 171 4.22 0

Career ERA 4.22 vs. league average 3.60 across their career seasons — 17.3% 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
1969 PHI NL 2 5 37 0 0 0 6 62.3 53 23 36 48 3.32 3.61 (+8%) -612.0
1970 PHI NL 1 0 37 0 0 0 0 58.3 57 31 33 41 4.78 3.89 (-23%) -233.6
1971 PHI NL 4 6 38 0 0 0 7 58.7 39 20 22 40 3.07 3.47 (+12%) 473.1
1972 PHI NL 1 1 23 0 0 0 0 30.0 26 11 11 18 3.30 3.26 (-1%) 401.2
1973 PHI NL 1 3 44 0 0 0 4 48.7 54 36 29 24 6.66 3.75 (-78%) -1832.1

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
179 24 1 2 0 0 0 1 0 2 8 0.083 0.154 0.083 0.237 0.0

Career AVG .083 vs. league average .251 across their career seasons — 66.7% below league average.

Career OBP .154 vs. league average .320 across their career seasons — 51.9% below league average.

Career SLG .083 vs. league average .371 across their career seasons — 77.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.237 vs. league average 0.690 across their career seasons — 65.7% 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
1969 PHI NL 37 6 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1970 PHI NL 37 4 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 2 0.250 — — — — 0.0
1971 PHI NL 38 10 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.100 — — — — 0.0
1972 PHI NL 23 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1973 PHI NL 44 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
3B 1 0 0 0 0 0
P 179 0 13 41 2 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1969 PHI P 37 0 2 6 0 0
1970 PHI P 37 0 0 9 1 1
1971 PHI 3B 1 0 0 0 0 0
1971 PHI P 38 0 5 16 1 0
1972 PHI P 23 0 4 4 0 0
1973 PHI P 44 0 2 6 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 179
Third Base 1