Bruce Billings
Born: 11/18/1985 in San Diego, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 2011-05-27 | Final Game: 2014-04-25
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 205 lbs
Biography
Bruce Billings, born in 1985, played professional baseball as a position player from 2011 until his retirement in 2014. His career, though brief, spanned a challenging period in Major League Baseball characterized by intense competition and an evolving game. Billings made a notable appearance in the major leagues, participating in five games, where he faced the rigors of professional pitching.
Despite his limited opportunities, Billings' journey through the ranks of baseball exemplified the tenacity and dedication required to reach the highest level of the sport. He recorded no hits, home runs, or RBIs during his time in the majors, finishing with a batting average of 0.0. While his statistical contributions were minimal, Billings' presence on a major league roster reflects the challenges faced by many aspiring players striving for success in a highly competitive environment. Following his retirement on April 25, 2014, Billings' story serves as a reminder of the perseverance inherent in the pursuit of a baseball career, even when the on-field success does not fully materialize.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11.0 | 17 | 12 | 3 | 7 | 14 | 9.82 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | COL | NL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4.50 | 0.0 |
| 2011 | OAK | AL | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.0 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 12.60 | 0.0 |
| 2014 | NYY | AL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.0 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 7 | 9.00 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | COL | NL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2011 | OAK | AL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2014 | NYY | AL | 1 | 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 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | COL | P | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2011 | OAK | P | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | NYA | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 5 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Diego State University | San Diego | CA | 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 |