Bill Bordley

Born: 1/9/1958 in Los Angeles, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1980-06-30 | Final Game: 1980-09-09

Bats: R | Throws: L | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: William Clarke Bordley

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Biography

Bill Bordley was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1958, known for his contributions to Major League Baseball during the early 1980s. His career spanned from 1980 to September 9, 1980, a brief yet notable period that saw him take the mound for a total of 2 games. Throughout his time in the majors, Bordley recorded a win-loss record of 2-3 and posted an earned run average (ERA) of 4.7. He struck out 11 batters over the course of his limited appearances, showcasing his ability to challenge hitters despite his short tenure in the league. Bordley’s career unfolded during a transitional era in baseball, marked by the rise of power hitters and a focus on offensive production. Although he did not achieve the sustained success that many pitchers aspire to, his involvement in the game during this time contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history. After his playing days, Bordley remained a part of the baseball community, embodying the spirit of perseverance that characterizes many athletes who navigate the challenges of professional sports.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
2	3	8	6	0	0	0	30.7	34	16	3	21	11	4.70	0

Career ERA 4.70 vs. league average 3.84 across their career seasons — 22.2% 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
1980	SFG	NL	2	3	8	6	0	0	0	30.7	34	16	21	11	4.70	3.84 (-22%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
8	6	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	0.167	0.286	0.167	0.452	0.0

Career AVG .167 vs. league average .265 across their career seasons — 37.0% below league average.

Career OBP .286 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — 12.5% below league average.

Career SLG .167 vs. league average .388 across their career seasons — 57.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.452 vs. league average 0.714 across their career seasons — 36.7% 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
1980	SFG	NL	8	6	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	0.167	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	8	6	2	9	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1980	SFN	P	8	6	2	9	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	8

College History

School Name	City	State	Years Attended
University of Southern California	Los Angeles	CA	1977, 1978