Bill Dillman
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1967-1970)
Bill Dillman was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1967 to 1970 for the Baltimore Orioles and the Montreal Expos, a span of 4 seasons. Across 50 career appearances, he went 7-12 with a 4.54 ERA and 86 strikeouts.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'2" / 180 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1967-04-14
- Last Game
- 1970-07-18
Full name: William Howard Dillman
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | BAL | AL | 5 | 9 | 32 | 15 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 124.0 | 115 | 60 | 33 | 69 | 4.35 | 3.30 (-32%) | -1105.3 |
| 1970 | MON | NL | 2 | 3 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 30.2 | 28 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 5.28 | 3.89 (-36%) | -918.6 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 7 | 12 | 50 | 15 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 154.2 | 143 | 78 | 51 | 86 | 4.54 | — | -2,024 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | 33 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 17 | .152 | .152 | .152 | .303 | 0 |
Career AVG .152 vs. league average .249 across their career seasons — 39.1% below league average.
Career OBP .152 vs. league average .317 across their career seasons — 52.2% below league average.
Career SLG .152 vs. league average .373 across their career seasons — 59.4% below league average.
Career OPS .303 vs. league average .690 across their career seasons — 56.1% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| 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 | BAL | AL | 33 | 31 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 16 | .161 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1970 | MON | NL | 18 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 51 | 33 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 17 | .152 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (101 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 27 | 19 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .053 |
| Away | 24 | 14 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 1 | .286 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 26 | 86.0 | 78 | 44 | 32 | 52 | 4.60 |
| Away | 24 | 68.2 | 65 | 34 | 19 | 34 | 4.46 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970-07-18 | WSN | SFG | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1970-07-09 | WSN | NYN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1970-07-06 | WSN | CHC | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1970-07-05 | WSN | STL | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1970-07-03 | WSN | STL | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1970-06-27 | WSN | NYN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1970-06-22 | WSN | PHI | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1970-06-19 | WSN | PIT | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1970-06-16 | WSN | ATL | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1970-06-09 | WSN | CIN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970-07-18 | WSN | SFG | — | 2.0 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 1970-07-09 | WSN | NYN | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1970-07-06 | WSN | CHC | — | 2.0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1970-07-05 | WSN | STL | — | 1.2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1970-07-03 | WSN | STL | — | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1970-06-27 | WSN | NYN | — | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 1970-06-22 | WSN | PHI | — | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1970-06-19 | WSN | PIT | L | 1.1 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1970-06-16 | WSN | ATL | — | 1.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1970-06-09 | WSN | CIN | — | 4.0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 50 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wake Forest University | Winston-Salem | NC | 1965 |
Bill Dillman: the record in brief
According to the bio, Bill Dillman debuted on April 14, 1967 and played a final game on July 18, 1970. By club, Dillman's seasons break down as the Baltimore Orioles (1967) and the Montreal Expos (1970). The bio lists Dillman as a pitcher who both batted and threw right-handed. Height and weight on file: 6 feet, 2 inches and 180 pounds. Dillman was born on May 25, 1945, in Trenton, NJ, USA. Bill Dillman was the playing name; the full given name is William Howard.
Dillman went 7-12 with a 4.54 ERA in 50 games, 15 of them starts. Dillman had 86 strikeouts. The league ERA over Dillman's seasons was 3.62, so the 4.54 figure ran 25.4% worse than average. 1967 brought Dillman a season-high 5 wins. In 1967, one of the busiest seasons, Dillman posted a 4.35 ERA; the league figure that year was 3.30.
Dillman appears at one position only: pitcher, in 50 games. On the mound, Dillman's fielding totals are 10 putouts, 21 assists and 0 errors.
Frequently Asked Questions about Bill Dillman
- What years did Bill Dillman play?
- Bill Dillman played in Major League Baseball from 1967 to 1970.
- Was Bill Dillman a pitcher?
- Yes. Bill Dillman pitched in the major leagues, recording 7 wins and 86 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Bill Dillman hit?
- Bill Dillman hit 0 career home runs with 5 hits.
- What teams did Bill Dillman play for?
- Bill Dillman played for 2 teams: the Baltimore Orioles (1967) and the Montreal Expos (1970).
- What were Bill Dillman's career stats?
- In 50 games, Bill Dillman went 7-12 with a 4.54 ERA, 86 strikeouts, 154.2 innings pitched, and 3 saves.
- What position did Bill Dillman play?
- Bill Dillman played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Bill Dillman and how much did he weigh?
- Bill Dillman was listed at 6 feet 2 inches and 180 pounds.
- What was Bill Dillman's career ERA?
- Bill Dillman finished with a 4.54 career ERA, going 7-12 with 86 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Bill Dillman have?
- Bill Dillman recorded 86 career strikeouts.
- Is Bill Dillman in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Bill Dillman has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.