Willie Mueller
Born: 8/30/1956 in West Bend, WI, USA
MLB Debut: 1978-08-12 | Final Game: 1981-09-20
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 220 lbs
Full name: Willard Lawrence Mueller
Biography
Willie Mueller, born in 1956, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1978 to 1981. He made his mark in Major League Baseball during a time when the game was evolving with the introduction of more specialized roles for pitchers. Mueller played the majority of his career in the late 1970s and early 1980s, a period characterized by a shift towards power hitting and increased offensive production in the league.
Over the course of his career, Mueller recorded a win-loss record of 1-0 and maintained an earned run average (ERA) of 6.14. He struck out a total of 7 batters, showcasing his ability to compete at the highest level, even if his tenure in the majors was relatively brief. Although he did not achieve notable accolades such as saves, Mueller contributed to his teams during a competitive era in baseball history, where pitching strategies were continually evolving. His journey through the game reflects the challenges and opportunities faced by pitchers of his time.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14.7 | 20 | 10 | 1 | 6 | 7 | 6.14 | 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 | AL | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12.7 | 16 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 6.39 | - |
| 1981 | ATL | AL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4.50 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | ATL | AL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1981 | ATL | AL | 1 | 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 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | ML4 | P | 5 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1981 | ML4 | P | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 6 |