Bill Gogolewski
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1970-1975)
Bill Gogolewski was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1970 to 1975 for 4 teams, including the Washington Senators, a span of 6 seasons. Across 144 career appearances, he went 15-24 with a 4.02 ERA and 301 strikeouts. His career Pitcher PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of pitching impact — is 1847.3.
- 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
- L / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'4" / 190 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1970-09-03
- Last Game
- 1975-08-05
Full name: William Joseph Gogolewski
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | WS2 | AL | 2 | 2 | 8 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 33.2 | 33 | 18 | 25 | 19 | 4.81 | 3.89 (-24%) | -600.0 |
| 1971 | WS2 | AL | 6 | 5 | 27 | 17 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 124.1 | 112 | 38 | 39 | 70 | 2.75 | 3.47 (+21%) | 2013.2 |
| 1972 | TEX | AL | 4 | 11 | 36 | 21 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 150.2 | 136 | 71 | 58 | 95 | 4.24 | 3.26 (-30%) | 291.9 |
| 1973 | TEX | AL | 3 | 6 | 49 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 123.2 | 139 | 58 | 48 | 77 | 4.22 | 3.75 (-13%) | 588.9 |
| 1974 | CLE | AL | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13.2 | 15 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 4.61 | 3.63 (-27%) | -41.6 |
| 1975 | CHA | AL | 0 | 0 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 55.0 | 61 | 32 | 28 | 37 | 5.24 | 3.71 (-41%) | -405.1 |
| Career · 6 seasons | 15 | 24 | 144 | 44 | 6 | 2 | 10 | 501.0 | 496 | 224 | 200 | 301 | 4.02 | — | 1,847 | ||
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 144 | 79 | 2 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 5 | 34 | .127 | .179 | .139 | .318 | 0 |
Career AVG .127 vs. league average .253 across their career seasons — 50.0% below league average.
Career OBP .179 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — 44.5% below league average.
Career SLG .139 vs. league average .371 across their career seasons — 62.5% below league average.
Career OPS .318 vs. league average .693 across their career seasons — 54.1% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | WS2 | AL | 8 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1971 | WS2 | AL | 27 | 32 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 14 | .156 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1972 | TEX | AL | 36 | 40 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 16 | .125 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1973 | TEX | AL | 49 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1974 | CLE | AL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1975 | CHA | AL | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 6 seasons | 144 | 79 | 2 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 5 | 34 | .127 | — | — | — | — | 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 (288 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 74 | 30 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 3 | .200 |
| Away | 70 | 49 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 4 | .082 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 74 | 270.0 | 276 | 110 | 95 | 164 | 3.67 |
| Away | 70 | 231.0 | 220 | 114 | 105 | 137 | 4.44 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1975-08-05 | CHW | LAA | — | 0.2 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1975-08-02 | CHW | MIN | — | 3.2 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
| 1975-07-27 | CHW | OAK | — | 1.1 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 1975-07-25 | CHW | OAK | — | 0.2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1975-07-22 | CHW | NYY | — | 1.2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 1975-07-20 | CHW | MIL | SV | 2.1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| 1975-07-17 | CHW | DET | — | 5.0 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| 1975-07-12 | CHW | MIL | — | 3.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 1975-07-01 | CHW | OAK | — | 6.0 | 9 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| 1975-06-20 | CHW | MIN | — | 1.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 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 | 144 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Bill Gogolewski (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Bill Gogolewski: the record in brief
According to the bio, Bill Gogolewski debuted on September 3, 1970 and played a final game on August 5, 1975. By club, Gogolewski's seasons break down as the Washington Senators (1970 through 1971), the Texas Rangers (1972 through 1973), the Cleveland Indians (1974), and the Chicago White Sox (1975). Born on October 26, 1947, in Oshkosh, WI, USA, Gogolewski is listed as a pitcher and hit left-handed while throwing right-handed. Size on record: 6 feet, 4 inches and 190 pounds. Bill Gogolewski was the playing name; the full given name is William Joseph.
Across 144 games (44 starts), Gogolewski recorded 15 wins against 24 losses with a 4.02 ERA. The same table counts 301 strikeouts and 10 saves. The league ERA over Gogolewski's seasons was 3.62, so the 4.02 figure ran 11.2% worse than average. Gogolewski won 6 games in 1971, the most of any season listed. 1972 produced Gogolewski's most strikeouts, 95.
Frequently Asked Questions about Bill Gogolewski
- What years did Bill Gogolewski play?
- Bill Gogolewski played in Major League Baseball from 1970 to 1975.
- Was Bill Gogolewski a pitcher?
- Yes. Bill Gogolewski pitched in the major leagues, recording 15 wins and 301 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Bill Gogolewski hit?
- Bill Gogolewski hit 0 career home runs with 10 hits.
- What teams did Bill Gogolewski play for?
- Bill Gogolewski played for 3 teams: the Texas Rangers (1970–1973), the Cleveland Indians (1974), and the Chicago White Sox (1975).
- What were Bill Gogolewski's career stats?
- In 144 games, Bill Gogolewski went 15-24 with a 4.02 ERA, 301 strikeouts, 501.0 innings pitched, and 10 saves.
- What position did Bill Gogolewski play?
- Bill Gogolewski played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Bill Gogolewski and how much did he weigh?
- Bill Gogolewski was listed at 6 feet 4 inches and 190 pounds.
- What was Bill Gogolewski's career ERA?
- Bill Gogolewski finished with a 4.02 career ERA, going 15-24 with 301 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Bill Gogolewski have?
- Bill Gogolewski recorded 301 career strikeouts.
- Is Bill Gogolewski in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Bill Gogolewski has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.