Bill Pulsipher
Born: 10/9/1973 in Fort Benning, GA, USA
MLB Debut: 1995-06-17 | Final Game: 2005-05-07
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 230 lbs
Full name: William Thomas Pulsipher
Biography
Bill Pulsipher, born in 1973, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1995 to 2005. He made his debut with the New York Mets and also played for the Milwaukee Brewers during his career. Pulsipher was noted for his left-handed pitching and was part of the promising group of young arms that garnered attention in the mid-1990s. Despite the high expectations surrounding his potential, his career record concluded at 13 wins and 19 losses, with a career earned run average (ERA) of 5.15. He recorded a total of 202 strikeouts over the span of his career, but did not register any saves, highlighting his role primarily as a starting pitcher.
Pulsipher's career unfolded during an era of significant change in baseball, marked by the introduction of advanced metrics and an increasing emphasis on pitcher health and management. His journey was emblematic of the challenges faced by many young pitchers, including injuries and the pressures of living up to early promise. Though he may not have achieved the stardom that was anticipated, Pulsipher's resilience in the face of adversity and his contributions to the teams he played for remain a part of his legacy in the game. His story is a reminder of the unpredictability of professional sports and the importance of perseverance.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | 19 | 106 | 46 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 327.0 | 361 | 187 | 44 | 141 | 202 | 5.15 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | NYN | NL | 5 | 7 | 17 | 17 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 126.7 | 122 | 56 | 45 | 81 | 3.98 | 1095.9 |
| 1998 | MIL | NL | 3 | 4 | 11 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 58.0 | 63 | 30 | 26 | 38 | 4.66 | -203.3 |
| 1998 | NYN | NL | 0 | 0 | 15 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14.3 | 23 | 11 | 5 | 13 | 6.91 | 88.4 |
| 1999 | MIL | NL | 5 | 6 | 19 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 87.3 | 100 | 58 | 36 | 42 | 5.98 | -3550.0 |
| 2000 | NYN | NL | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.7 | 12 | 9 | 6 | 7 | 12.15 | 0.0 |
| 2001 | BOS | AL | 0 | 0 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22.0 | 25 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 5.32 | -625.2 |
| 2001 | CHW | AL | 0 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8.0 | 11 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 7.88 | - |
| 2005 | STL | NL | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.0 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 6.75 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 107 | 81 | 7 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 40 | 0.123 | 0.170 | 0.148 | 0.319 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | NYN | NL | 17 | 38 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 19 | 0.105 | 0.0 |
| 1998 | MIL | NL | 11 | 19 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0.158 | 0.0 |
| 1998 | NYN | NL | 16 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1999 | MIL | NL | 19 | 21 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 0.143 | 0.0 |
| 2000 | NYN | NL | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2001 | BOS | AL | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2001 | CHW | AL | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2005 | STL | NL | 5 | 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 | 106 | 46 | 12 | 59 | 1 | 2 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | NYN | P | 17 | 17 | 5 | 18 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 | MIL | P | 11 | 10 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 | NYN | P | 15 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | MIL | P | 19 | 16 | 2 | 19 | 0 | 1 |
| 2000 | NYN | P | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 | BOS | P | 23 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| 2001 | CHA | P | 14 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 | SLN | P | 5 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 106 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | MIL | NL | $257,500 |
| 1997 | NYN | NL | $155,000 |
| 1996 | NYN | NL | $155,000 |
| 1995 | NYN | NL | $109,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $676,500 | ||