Larry McWilliams
Born: 2/10/1954 in Wichita, KS, USA
MLB Debut: 1978-07-17 | Final Game: 1990-05-12
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'5" | Weight: 180 lbs
Full name: Larry Dean McWilliams
Biography
Larry McWilliams was a professional baseball pitcher who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1978 until his retirement in 1990. Born in 1954, McWilliams played in an era characterized by evolving hitting techniques and strategies, which influenced the role of pitchers significantly. Throughout his career, he appeared in numerous games, finishing with a record of 78 wins and 90 losses. He maintained a respectable earned run average (ERA) of 3.99, showcasing his ability to navigate the challenges of competitive lineups.
Over his career, McWilliams struck out 940 batters, demonstrating his effectiveness in the strikeout department, albeit with limited saves, totaling just 3. His playing style was marked by a mix of finesse and power, which allowed him to be a reliable option on the mound for several teams. As a pitcher who contributed to the game during a period of significant change, McWilliams left an imprint on the teams he played for, becoming a respected figure in the baseball community before his retirement on May 12, 1990.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 78 | 90 | 370 | 224 | 34 | 13 | 3 | 1558.3 | 1548 | 690 | 137 | 542 | 940 | 3.99 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | ATL | NL | 9 | 3 | 15 | 15 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 99.3 | 84 | 31 | 35 | 42 | 2.81 | -1544.0 |
| 1979 | ATL | NL | 3 | 2 | 13 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 66.3 | 69 | 41 | 22 | 32 | 5.56 | 462.1 |
| 1980 | ATL | NL | 9 | 14 | 30 | 30 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 163.7 | 188 | 90 | 39 | 77 | 4.95 | -4049.3 |
| 1981 | ATL | NL | 2 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 37.7 | 31 | 13 | 8 | 23 | 3.11 | 832.3 |
| 1982 | ATL | NL | 2 | 3 | 27 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 37.7 | 52 | 26 | 20 | 24 | 6.21 | -348.2 |
| 1982 | PIT | NL | 6 | 5 | 19 | 18 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 121.7 | 106 | 42 | 24 | 94 | 3.11 | 3241.0 |
| 1983 | PIT | NL | 15 | 8 | 35 | 35 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 238.0 | 205 | 86 | 87 | 199 | 3.25 | 3852.9 |
| 1984 | PIT | NL | 12 | 11 | 34 | 32 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 227.3 | 226 | 74 | 78 | 149 | 2.93 | 1597.9 |
| 1985 | PIT | NL | 7 | 9 | 30 | 19 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 126.3 | 139 | 66 | 62 | 52 | 4.70 | -1724.8 |
| 1986 | PIT | NL | 3 | 11 | 49 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 122.3 | 129 | 70 | 49 | 80 | 5.15 | -1768.9 |
| 1987 | ATL | NL | 0 | 1 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20.3 | 25 | 13 | 7 | 13 | 5.75 | 48.3 |
| 1988 | STL | NL | 6 | 9 | 42 | 17 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 136.0 | 130 | 59 | 45 | 70 | 3.90 | - |
| 1989 | KCR | AL | 2 | 2 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 32.7 | 31 | 15 | 8 | 24 | 4.13 | - |
| 1989 | PHI | NL | 2 | 11 | 40 | 16 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 120.7 | 123 | 55 | 49 | 54 | 4.10 | 623.3 |
| 1990 | KCR | AL | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8.3 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 9.72 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 380 | 446 | 26 | 60 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 15 | 1 | 12 | 193 | 0.135 | 0.161 | 0.157 | 0.317 | -2029.8 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | ATL | NL | 15 | 32 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19 | 0.062 | 0.0 |
| 1979 | ATL | NL | 13 | 24 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 14 | 0.208 | 0.0 |
| 1980 | ATL | NL | 30 | 51 | 3 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 24 | 0.157 | -371.4 |
| 1981 | ATL | NL | 6 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0.100 | 0.0 |
| 1982 | ATL | NL | 27 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0.167 | 0.0 |
| 1982 | PIT | NL | 20 | 32 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0.188 | 0.0 |
| 1983 | PIT | NL | 35 | 79 | 5 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 32 | 0.114 | -855.8 |
| 1984 | PIT | NL | 36 | 74 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 22 | 0.122 | -802.6 |
| 1985 | PIT | NL | 32 | 40 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 19 | 0.125 | 0.0 |
| 1986 | PIT | NL | 50 | 29 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 0.138 | 0.0 |
| 1987 | ATL | NL | 9 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.200 | 0.0 |
| 1988 | STL | NL | 45 | 37 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0.162 | 0.0 |
| 1989 | KCR | AL | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1989 | PHI | NL | 41 | 27 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 0.111 | 0.0 |
| 1990 | KCR | AL | 13 | 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 | 370 | 224 | 85 | 275 | 13 | 22 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | ATL | P | 15 | 15 | 10 | 19 | 0 | 1 |
| 1979 | ATL | P | 13 | 13 | 2 | 17 | 1 | 2 |
| 1980 | ATL | P | 30 | 30 | 11 | 24 | 3 | 1 |
| 1981 | ATL | P | 6 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 0 | 2 |
| 1982 | ATL | P | 27 | 2 | 3 | 14 | 0 | 1 |
| 1982 | PIT | P | 19 | 18 | 6 | 26 | 0 | 1 |
| 1983 | PIT | P | 35 | 35 | 10 | 40 | 5 | 5 |
| 1984 | PIT | P | 34 | 32 | 15 | 32 | 0 | 4 |
| 1985 | PIT | P | 30 | 19 | 4 | 21 | 0 | 0 |
| 1986 | PIT | P | 49 | 15 | 7 | 17 | 0 | 2 |
| 1987 | ATL | P | 9 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 1988 | SLN | P | 42 | 17 | 5 | 24 | 2 | 0 |
| 1989 | KCA | P | 8 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989 | PHI | P | 40 | 16 | 6 | 22 | 2 | 2 |
| 1990 | KCA | P | 13 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 370 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1983 | TSN All-Star | LHP |
| 1980 | Player of the Week | Week of 1980-07-18 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | KCA | AL | $300,000 |
| 1989 | PHI | NL | $68,000 |
| 1986 | PIT | NL | $1,080,000 |
| 1985 | PIT | NL | $796,667 |
| Total Career Earnings | $2,244,667 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paris Junior College | Paris | TX | 1973, 1974 |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Cy Young Award | NL | 5th | 7.0 | 120 | 0 |