Willie Eyre
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2006-2011)
Willie Eyre was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2006 to 2011 for the Minnesota Twins, the Texas Rangers, and the Baltimore Orioles, a span of 6 seasons. Across 111 career appearances, he went 7-8 with a 4.95 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
- 6'0" / 235 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2006-04-06
- Last Game
- 2011-09-28
Full name: William Mays Eyre
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | MIN | AL | 1 | 0 | 42 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 59.1 | 75 | 35 | 22 | 26 | 5.31 | 4.53 (-17%) | -1352.9 |
| 2007 | TEX | AL | 4 | 6 | 33 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 68.0 | 78 | 39 | 32 | 42 | 5.16 | 4.47 (-15%) | -878.1 |
| 2009 | TEX | AL | 0 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18.0 | 18 | 9 | 6 | 8 | 4.50 | 4.32 (-4%) | 503.0 |
| 2011 | BAL | AL | 2 | 2 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18.1 | 12 | 7 | 5 | 10 | 3.44 | 3.94 (+13%) | -104.7 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 7 | 8 | 111 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 163.2 | 183 | 90 | 65 | 86 | 4.95 | — | -1,833 | ||
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 111 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 | 0 |
Career AVG .000 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career OBP .000 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career SLG .000 vs. league average .418 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career OPS .000 vs. league average .749 across their career seasons — 100.0% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | MIN | AL | 42 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2007 | TEX | AL | 33 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2009 | TEX | AL | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2011 | BAL | AL | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 111 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 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 (222 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 50 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Away | 61 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 50 | 79.2 | 86 | 30 | 33 | 41 | 3.39 |
| Away | 61 | 84.0 | 97 | 60 | 32 | 45 | 6.43 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-09-28 | BAL | BOS | — | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011-09-26 | BAL | BOS | — | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2011-09-23 | BAL | DET | L | 1.1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2011-09-21 | BAL | BOS | — | 0.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011-09-20 | BAL | BOS | W | 0.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011-09-19 | BAL | BOS | — | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011-09-16 | BAL | LAA | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011-09-11 | BAL | TOR | — | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011-09-10 | BAL | TOR | — | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011-09-07 | BAL | NYY | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 111 |
Salary History
Willie Eyre's recorded salaries total $737,000 over 2 seasons, 2006 to 2009. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Eyre's career ran from 2006 to 2011. No salary is recorded for 2007 and 2011.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | TEX | AL | $410,000 |
| 2006 | MIN | AL | $327,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $737,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| College of Eastern Utah | Price | UT | 1997, 1999 |
| Snow College | Ephraim | UT | 1998 |
Willie Eyre: the record in brief
April 6, 2006 and September 28, 2011 bracket Willie Eyre's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. Club by club, the record runs the Minnesota Twins (2006), the Texas Rangers (2007 to 2009), and the Baltimore Orioles (2011). Eyre played primarily as a pitcher and batted and threw right-handed. Born on July 21, 1978, in Fountain Valley, CA, USA, Eyre was listed at 6'0" and 235 pounds. Eyre's full given name, per the bio, is William Mays Eyre.
Eyre's career pitching line is 7 wins, 8 losses and a 4.95 ERA over 111 appearances. Also on Eyre's record: 86 strikeouts. Against a 4.32 league ERA for the same seasons, the 4.95 mark was 14.7% worse. In 2007, one of the busiest seasons, Eyre posted a 5.16 ERA; the league figure that year was 4.47.
Every defensive appearance on record for Eyre, 111 games, came at pitcher. On the mound, Eyre's fielding totals are 10 putouts, 21 assists and 0 errors.
Frequently Asked Questions about Willie Eyre
- What years did Willie Eyre play?
- Willie Eyre played in Major League Baseball from 2006 to 2011.
- Was Willie Eyre a pitcher?
- Yes. Willie Eyre pitched in the major leagues, recording 7 wins and 86 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Willie Eyre hit?
- Willie Eyre hit 0 career home runs.
- What teams did Willie Eyre play for?
- Willie Eyre played for 3 teams: the Minnesota Twins (2006), the Texas Rangers (2007, 2009), and the Baltimore Orioles (2011).
- What were Willie Eyre's career stats?
- In 111 games, Willie Eyre went 7-8 with a 4.95 ERA, 86 strikeouts, 163.2 innings pitched, and 1 saves.
- How much did Willie Eyre earn in his career?
- Willie Eyre's recorded salaries total $737,000 over 2 seasons, 2006 to 2009. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Eyre's career ran from 2006 to 2011. No salary is recorded for 2007 and 2011.
- What was Willie Eyre's salary?
- Willie Eyre's last recorded salary was $410,000, in 2009. His highest recorded salary was $410,000, in 2009, and his lowest was $327,000, in 2006. The Salary History table lists each season from 2006 to 2009.
- What position did Willie Eyre play?
- Willie Eyre played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Willie Eyre and how much did he weigh?
- Willie Eyre was listed at 6 feet and 235 pounds.
- What was Willie Eyre's career ERA?
- Willie Eyre finished with a 4.95 career ERA, going 7-8 with 86 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Willie Eyre have?
- Willie Eyre recorded 86 career strikeouts.
- Is Willie Eyre in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Willie Eyre has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.