Bill Hepler
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1966)
Bill Hepler was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball in 1966 for the New York Mets. Across 37 career appearances, he went 3-3 with a 3.52 ERA and 25 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
- L / L
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 160 lb
- Died
- 8/12/2025 in Dade City, FL, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1966-04-23
- Last Game
- 1966-10-02
Full name: William Lewis Hepler
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | NYN | NL | 3 | 3 | 37 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 69.0 | 71 | 27 | 51 | 25 | 3.52 | 3.52 (avg) | -2108.7 |
| Career · 1 season | 3 | 3 | 37 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 69.0 | 71 | 27 | 51 | 25 | 3.52 | — | -2,109 | ||
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37 | 14 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | .214 | .214 | .214 | .429 | 0 |
Career AVG .214 vs. league average .249 across their career seasons — 13.8% below league average.
Career OBP .214 vs. league average .310 across their career seasons — 30.8% below league average.
Career SLG .214 vs. league average .376 across their career seasons — 43.1% below league average.
Career OPS .429 vs. league average .686 across their career seasons — 37.5% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | NYN | NL | 37 | 14 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | .214 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 37 | 14 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | .214 | — | — | — | — | 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 (74 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 20 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | .250 |
| Away | 17 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .167 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 20 | 38.0 | 35 | 12 | 21 | 13 | 2.84 |
| Away | 17 | 31.0 | 36 | 15 | 30 | 12 | 4.35 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1966-10-02 | NYN | HOU | — | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1966-09-18 | NYN | HOU | — | 2.0 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1966-09-11 | NYN | ATL | — | 2.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1966-09-09 | NYN | ATL | — | 1.2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1966-09-04 | NYN | PHI | — | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1966-09-02 | NYN | PHI | — | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1966-08-25 | NYN | CHC | L | 0.1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1966-08-22 | NYN | CHC | — | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1966-08-21 | NYN | PHI | W | 1.2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1966-08-20 | NYN | PHI | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 37 |
Bill Hepler: the record in brief
According to the bio, Bill Hepler debuted on April 23, 1966 and played a final game on October 2, 1966. All of the seasons listed were played for the New York Mets. Hepler played primarily as a pitcher and both batted and threw left-handed. The bio adds a birth date on September 25, 1945, in Covington, VA, USA and a listed size of 6 feet, 0 inches and 160 pounds. Hepler's death is recorded on August 12, 2025, in Dade City, FL, USA. The given name on file is William Lewis Hepler.
Hepler pitched in 37 games, starting 3, and finished with a 3-3 record and 3.52 ERA. Also on Hepler's record: 25 strikeouts. Hepler's 3.52 ERA was close to the 3.52 league figure for those seasons. Hepler's only pitching season is 1966: 37 games, 25 strikeouts.
Retrosheet box scores cover 74 of Hepler's games, and the full game log is linked from the splits section.
Every defensive appearance on record for Hepler, 37 games, came at pitcher. Fielding on the mound produced 3 putouts and 11 assists against 2 errors.
Frequently Asked Questions about Bill Hepler
- Was Bill Hepler a pitcher?
- Yes. Bill Hepler pitched in the major leagues, recording 3 wins and 25 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Bill Hepler hit?
- Bill Hepler hit 0 career home runs with 3 hits.
- What was Bill Hepler's career batting average?
- Bill Hepler batted .214 over his career, with 3 hits in 14 at bats.
- What was Bill Hepler's career ERA?
- Bill Hepler finished with a 3.52 career ERA, going 3-3 with 25 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Bill Hepler have?
- Bill Hepler recorded 25 career strikeouts.
- Is Bill Hepler in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Bill Hepler has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.