Bill Pecota, baseball player, 1986-1994

Bill Pecota

Born: 2/16/1960 in Redwood City, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1986-09-19 | Final Game: 1994-08-11

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: William Joseph Pecota

Biography

Bill Pecota was a versatile position player in Major League Baseball who had a career spanning from 1986 to 1994. Born in 1960, Pecota played in a total of 698 games during his time in the league, where he established himself as a reliable contributor on both offense and defense. He recorded 380 hits, including 22 home runs and 148 RBIs, while maintaining a career batting average of .249. Known for his speed on the bases, Pecota also successfully stole 52 bases, showcasing his ability to impact games not just with his bat but also with his agility. Pecota played during a transformative period in baseball, witnessing the game's evolution from the late 1980s through the mid-1990s. His adaptability allowed him to perform in multiple infield positions, making him a valuable asset to the teams he played for. Though he may not have been a household name, Pecota's work ethic and determination exemplified the spirit of a player who contributed to the fabric of the game during a dynamic era in MLB history. His legacy remains as a testament to the importance of role players in achieving team success.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
0 0 2 0 0 0 0 3.0 5 2 1 0 0 6.00 0

Season-by-Season Pitching

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
698 1527 223 380 72 11 22 148 52 160 216 0.249 0.323 0.354 0.676 -1138.8

Season-by-Season Batting

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
4 3 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0.333

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1993 NLCS ATL 4 3 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0.333

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 28 4 85 1 0 9
2B 157 88 210 302 7 55
3B 272 168 131 390 17 33
C 1 0 0 0 0 0
OF 33 9 25 0 1 0
P 2 0 0 0 0 0
SS 177 117 211 390 13 81

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 2
Catcher 1
First Base 28
Second Base 158
Third Base 272
Shortstop 176
Left Field 13
Center Field 2
Right Field 19
Designated Hitter 10

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1994 ATL NL $575,000
1993 ATL NL $675,000
1992 NYN NL $785,000
1991 KCA AL $307,500
1990 KCA AL $115,000
1989 KCA AL $85,000
1988 KCA AL $65,000
1987 KCA AL $62,500
Total Career Earnings $2,670,000