Bill Faul
Born: 4/21/1940 in Cincinnati, OH, USA
Died: 2/21/2002 in Cincinnati, OH, USA
MLB Debut: 1962-09-19 | Final Game: 1970-05-31
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 184 lbs
Full name: William Alvan Faul
Biography
Bill Faul was a professional baseball pitcher, born in 1940, whose career spanned from 1962 until 1970. Making his Major League Baseball debut in the early 1960s, Faul played during an era characterized by a transition in the game, shifting towards a greater emphasis on power hitting and the rise of more specialized pitching roles. Over the course of his career, he recorded a win-loss record of 12-16, with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.72 and a total of 164 strikeouts, showcasing his ability to miss bats and contribute to his team's pitching staff.
Faul's time in the league was marked by his versatility on the mound as he took on both starting and relief roles, achieving a total of two saves in his career. While perhaps not a household name, Faul's contributions to the teams he played for during the late 1960s reflected the competitive nature of baseball during that period. His career ultimately concluded on May 31, 1970, leaving behind a legacy that resonates with those who appreciate the evolution of pitching in Major League Baseball.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 16 | 71 | 33 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 261.3 | 247 | 137 | 42 | 95 | 164 | 4.72 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | DET | AL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.7 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 32.40 | 0.0 |
| 1963 | DET | AL | 5 | 6 | 28 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 97.0 | 93 | 50 | 48 | 64 | 4.64 | -2931.0 |
| 1964 | DET | AL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.0 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 10.80 | 0.0 |
| 1965 | CHC | NL | 6 | 6 | 17 | 16 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 96.7 | 83 | 38 | 18 | 59 | 3.54 | - |
| 1966 | CHC | NL | 1 | 4 | 17 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 51.3 | 47 | 29 | 18 | 32 | 5.08 | - |
| 1970 | SFG | NL | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9.7 | 15 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 7.45 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71 | 72 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 31 | 0.097 | 0.132 | 0.139 | 0.270 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | DET | AL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1963 | DET | AL | 28 | 27 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 0.148 | 0.0 |
| 1964 | DET | AL | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1965 | CHC | NL | 17 | 30 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 14 | 0.100 | 0.0 |
| 1966 | CHC | NL | 17 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1970 | SFG | NL | 7 | 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 | 71 | 33 | 13 | 20 | 4 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | DET | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1963 | DET | P | 28 | 10 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| 1964 | DET | P | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1965 | CHN | P | 17 | 16 | 5 | 10 | 3 | 0 |
| 1966 | CHN | P | 17 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| 1970 | SFN | P | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 71 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Cincinnati | Cincinnati | OH | 1960, 1961, 1962 |