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
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | KCR | AL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4.50 | - |
| 1992 | NYN | NL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 9.00 | 0.0 |
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
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | KCR | AL | 12 | 29 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0.207 | 0.0 |
| 1987 | KCR | AL | 66 | 156 | 22 | 43 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 14 | 5 | 15 | 25 | 0.276 | -59.8 |
| 1988 | KCR | AL | 90 | 178 | 25 | 37 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 15 | 7 | 18 | 34 | 0.208 | -587.5 |
| 1989 | KCR | AL | 65 | 83 | 21 | 17 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 9 | 0.205 | -50.6 |
| 1990 | KCR | AL | 87 | 240 | 43 | 58 | 15 | 2 | 5 | 20 | 8 | 33 | 39 | 0.242 | 107.9 |
| 1991 | KCR | AL | 125 | 398 | 53 | 114 | 23 | 2 | 6 | 45 | 16 | 41 | 45 | 0.286 | 600.2 |
| 1992 | NYN | NL | 117 | 269 | 28 | 61 | 13 | 0 | 2 | 26 | 9 | 25 | 40 | 0.227 | -771.0 |
| 1993 | ATL | NL | 72 | 62 | 17 | 20 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 0.323 | -12.6 |
| 1994 | ATL | NL | 64 | 112 | 11 | 24 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 16 | 1 | 16 | 16 | 0.214 | -365.6 |
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
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | KCA | 3B | 12 | 9 | 7 | 30 | 1 | 1 |
| 1986 | KCA | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1987 | KCA | 2B | 15 | 6 | 20 | 27 | 0 | 6 |
| 1987 | KCA | 3B | 17 | 7 | 7 | 23 | 3 | 2 |
| 1987 | KCA | SS | 36 | 26 | 40 | 85 | 3 | 20 |
| 1988 | KCA | C | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1988 | KCA | 1B | 11 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1988 | KCA | 2B | 3 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 1988 | KCA | 3B | 21 | 14 | 10 | 36 | 1 | 2 |
| 1988 | KCA | SS | 41 | 33 | 59 | 107 | 4 | 20 |
| 1988 | KCA | OF | 9 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1989 | KCA | 1B | 4 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1989 | KCA | 2B | 12 | 5 | 8 | 19 | 0 | 3 |
| 1989 | KCA | 3B | 7 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 2 |
| 1989 | KCA | SS | 29 | 17 | 27 | 54 | 1 | 8 |
| 1989 | KCA | OF | 15 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1990 | KCA | 1B | 4 | 1 | 19 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 1990 | KCA | 2B | 50 | 39 | 82 | 122 | 3 | 21 |
| 1990 | KCA | 3B | 11 | 5 | 5 | 15 | 0 | 2 |
| 1990 | KCA | SS | 21 | 18 | 44 | 57 | 2 | 19 |
| 1990 | KCA | OF | 6 | 3 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1991 | KCA | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1991 | KCA | 1B | 8 | 3 | 39 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 1991 | KCA | 2B | 34 | 10 | 46 | 34 | 0 | 8 |
| 1991 | KCA | 3B | 102 | 88 | 69 | 158 | 4 | 14 |
| 1991 | KCA | SS | 9 | 3 | 8 | 14 | 0 | 3 |
| 1991 | KCA | OF | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992 | NYN | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992 | NYN | 1B | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1992 | NYN | 2B | 38 | 27 | 45 | 95 | 4 | 15 |
| 1992 | NYN | 3B | 48 | 21 | 12 | 51 | 5 | 6 |
| 1992 | NYN | SS | 39 | 20 | 33 | 72 | 3 | 11 |
| 1993 | ATL | 2B | 4 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1993 | ATL | 3B | 23 | 2 | 3 | 12 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 | ATL | OF | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | ATL | 2B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | ATL | 3B | 31 | 21 | 16 | 59 | 2 | 4 |
| 1994 | ATL | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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 | ||