Billy Wynne, baseball player, 1967-1971

Billy Wynne

Born: 7/31/1943 in Williamston, NC, USA

MLB Debut: 1967-08-06 | Final Game: 1971-04-30

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 205 lbs

Full name: Billy Vernon Wynne

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Biography

Billy Wynne, born in 1943, made his mark in Major League Baseball as a pitcher during the late 1960s and early 1970s. He began his professional career on August 6, 1967, and continued until April 30, 1971. Throughout his time in the league, Wynne showcased a competitive spirit on the mound, finishing his career with a record of 8-11 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.33. He recorded a total of 97 strikeouts, demonstrating his ability to challenge opposing hitters despite not recording any saves during his tenure. Wynne's playing career occurred during a transformative period in baseball, characterized by a shift towards greater athleticism and the rise of power hitting. While he may not have achieved the pinnacle of success in terms of accolades, his contributions to his teams and the game itself reflected the dedication of many players who labored in the era. Wynne's experience on the field remains a testament to the competitive nature of baseball during a time of significant change in the sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
8 11 42 30 6 1 0 187.0 217 90 22 78 97 4.33 0

Career ERA 4.33 vs. league average 3.47 across their career seasons — 24.8% 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
1967 NYN NL 0 0 6 1 0 0 0 8.7 12 3 2 4 3.12 — 0.0
1968 CHW AL 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 2.0 2 1 2 1 4.50 — -
1969 CHW AL 7 7 20 20 6 1 0 128.7 143 58 50 67 4.06 3.61 (-12%) -
1970 CHW AL 1 4 12 9 0 0 0 44.0 54 26 22 19 5.32 3.89 (-37%) -
1971 LAA AL 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 3.7 6 2 2 6 4.91 — -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
42 55 1 6 0 1 0 2 0 3 13 0.109 0.155 0.145 0.301 0.0

Career AVG .109 vs. league average .247 across their career seasons — 55.8% below league average.

Career OBP .155 vs. league average .314 across their career seasons — 50.7% below league average.

Career SLG .145 vs. league average .365 across their career seasons — 60.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.301 vs. league average 0.679 across their career seasons — 55.7% 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
1967 NYN NL 6 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1968 CHW AL 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1969 CHW AL 20 41 1 5 0 1 0 2 0 2 6 0.122 — — — — 0.0
1970 CHW AL 12 13 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 7 0.077 — — — — 0.0
1971 LAA AL 3 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 42 30 13 31 1 3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1967 NYN P 6 1 1 0 0 0
1968 CHA P 1 0 0 0 0 0
1969 CHA P 20 20 11 19 0 2
1970 CHA P 12 9 1 11 1 1
1971 CAL P 3 0 0 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 42

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Pfeiffer University Misenheimer NC 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965