Bill Gogolewski
Born: 10/26/1947 in Oshkosh, WI, USA
MLB Debut: 1970-09-03 | Final Game: 1975-08-05
Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 190 lbs
Full name: William Joseph Gogolewski
Biography
Bill Gogolewski was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1947, whose career spanned from 1970 to 1975. Over the course of his career, he recorded a win-loss record of 15-24 and maintained an earned run average (ERA) of 4.02. Notably, Gogolewski struck out 301 batters and achieved 10 saves, showcasing his ability to contribute both as a starter and in relief roles. His playing style reflected the transitional nature of baseball during the early 1970s, where pitching strategies began to evolve, prioritizing specialized roles and situational matchups.
Gogolewski made his mark in an era characterized by the emergence of power hitters and the increasing importance of bullpen management. While he may not have achieved the superstar status of some of his contemporaries, his contributions to his teams demonstrated a reliable presence on the mound. Throughout his career, he exemplified the grit and determination that defined many pitchers of his time, ultimately leaving behind a legacy marked by his competitive spirit and dedication to the game.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | 24 | 144 | 44 | 6 | 2 | 10 | 501.0 | 496 | 224 | 32 | 200 | 301 | 4.02 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | WS2 | AL | 2 | 2 | 8 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 33.7 | 33 | 18 | 25 | 19 | 4.81 | -604.2 |
| 1971 | WS2 | AL | 6 | 5 | 27 | 17 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 124.3 | 112 | 38 | 39 | 70 | 2.75 | 2013.2 |
| 1972 | TEX | AL | 4 | 11 | 36 | 21 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 150.7 | 136 | 71 | 58 | 95 | 4.24 | 291.9 |
| 1973 | TEX | AL | 3 | 6 | 49 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 123.7 | 139 | 58 | 48 | 77 | 4.22 | 588.9 |
| 1974 | CLE | AL | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13.7 | 15 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 4.61 | -41.7 |
| 1975 | CHW | AL | 0 | 0 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 55.0 | 61 | 32 | 28 | 37 | 5.24 | - |
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 | 0.127 | 0.179 | 0.139 | 0.318 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | WS2 | AL | 8 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1971 | WS2 | AL | 27 | 32 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 14 | 0.156 | 0.0 |
| 1972 | TEX | AL | 36 | 40 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 16 | 0.125 | 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 | CHW | AL | 19 | 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 | 144 | 44 | 32 | 95 | 4 | 9 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | WS2 | P | 8 | 5 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 1 |
| 1971 | WS2 | P | 27 | 17 | 10 | 18 | 1 | 1 |
| 1972 | TEX | P | 36 | 21 | 7 | 21 | 0 | 2 |
| 1973 | TEX | P | 49 | 1 | 9 | 28 | 2 | 2 |
| 1974 | CLE | P | 5 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 1 |
| 1975 | CHA | P | 19 | 0 | 4 | 11 | 1 | 2 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 144 |