Bill Parsons
Born: 8/17/1948 in Riverside, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1971-04-13 | Final Game: 1974-09-28
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'6" | Weight: 195 lbs
Full name: William Raymond Parsons
Biography
Bill Parsons, born in 1948, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1971 to 1974. Making his mark during a transitional period in Major League Baseball, Parsons was noted for his competitiveness on the mound and his ability to navigate the challenges of the era. He finished his career with a record of 29 wins and 36 losses, an earned run average (ERA) of 3.89, and a total of 282 strikeouts. Despite not recording any saves, Parsons established himself as a reliable presence in the pitching rotation.
In recognition of his potential and impact, Parsons received the TSN Rookie Pitcher of the Year award, highlighting his promising start in the league. His playing style showcased a blend of skill and determination, characteristic of pitchers of his time. Though his career was relatively brief, Parsons contributed to the game during a period marked by the emergence of new talent and evolving strategies on the field. His legacy lives on as part of the rich tapestry of baseball history.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 | 36 | 93 | 82 | 22 | 6 | 0 | 520.3 | 473 | 225 | 52 | 231 | 282 | 3.89 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | ATL | AL | 13 | 17 | 36 | 35 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 244.7 | 219 | 87 | 93 | 139 | 3.20 | - |
| 1972 | ATL | AL | 13 | 13 | 33 | 30 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 214.0 | 194 | 93 | 68 | 111 | 3.91 | - |
| 1973 | ATL | AL | 3 | 6 | 20 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 59.7 | 59 | 45 | 67 | 30 | 6.79 | - |
| 1974 | OAK | AL | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 93 | 139 | 8 | 23 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 15 | 0 | 11 | 61 | 0.165 | 0.224 | 0.216 | 0.440 | -786.8 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | ATL | AL | 36 | 72 | 4 | 12 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 8 | 31 | 0.167 | -306.0 |
| 1972 | ATL | AL | 33 | 67 | 4 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 30 | 0.164 | -480.8 |
| 1973 | ATL | AL | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1974 | OAK | AL | 4 | 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 | 93 | 82 | 32 | 65 | 1 | 5 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | ML4 | P | 36 | 35 | 22 | 34 | 0 | 4 |
| 1972 | ML4 | P | 33 | 30 | 8 | 22 | 0 | 1 |
| 1973 | ML4 | P | 20 | 17 | 2 | 9 | 1 | 0 |
| 1974 | OAK | P | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 93 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | TSN Rookie Pitcher of the Year |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside Community College | Riverside | CA | 1968 |
| University of Utah | Salt Lake City | UT | 1967 |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Rookie of the Year | AL | 2nd | 5.0 | 24 | 5 |