Bill Denehy
Born: 3/31/1946 in Middletown, CT, USA
MLB Debut: 1967-04-16 | Final Game: 1971-09-19
Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 200 lbs
Full name: William Francis Denehy
Biography
Bill Denehy, born in 1946, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1967 to 1971. He made his Major League debut with the Detroit Tigers and later played for the Washington Senators. Over the course of his career, Denehy compiled a record of 1-10, an earned run average (ERA) of 4.56, and struck out 63 batters. He also recorded one save, showcasing his capability to perform in high-pressure situations.
Denehy's playing style was characterized by a competitive spirit and resilience on the mound, traits that were essential for pitchers of his era, which was marked by significant changes in the game. Despite the challenges he faced in securing wins, he contributed to his teams with solid performances and an ability to strike out opposing hitters. Denehy's time in the Major Leagues is a reflection of the evolving nature of baseball during the late 1960s and early 1970s, a period that saw the transition from the traditional pitching styles of previous decades to a more specialized approach in the modern game.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10 | 49 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 104.7 | 102 | 53 | 12 | 61 | 63 | 4.56 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | NYN | NL | 1 | 7 | 15 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 53.7 | 51 | 28 | 29 | 35 | 4.70 | -2021.5 |
| 1968 | WS2 | AL | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 9.00 | 0.0 |
| 1971 | DET | AL | 0 | 3 | 31 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 49.0 | 47 | 23 | 28 | 27 | 4.22 | -1114.6 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 0.000 | 0.267 | 0.000 | 0.267 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | NYN | NL | 15 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1968 | WS2 | AL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1971 | DET | AL | 31 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 49 | 9 | 8 | 13 | 1 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | NYN | P | 15 | 8 | 3 | 7 | 1 | 0 |
| 1968 | WS2 | P | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1971 | DET | P | 31 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 49 |