Bill Risley
Born: 5/29/1967 in Chicago, IL, USA
MLB Debut: 1992-07-08 | Final Game: 1998-09-26
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 215 lbs
Full name: William Charles Risley
Biography
Bill Risley, born in 1967, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1992 to 1998. Known for his solid performance on the mound, Risley finished his career with a record of 15-13 and an earned run average (ERA) of 3.98. Over the course of his tenure, he recorded 203 strikeouts and achieved one save, showcasing his ability to contribute both as a starter and in relief situations.
Risley played during an era marked by significant offensive output, often characterized by the power-hitting tendencies of the late 1990s. Despite the challenges of competing against high-powered lineups, he established himself as a reliable option on the pitching staff. His career spanned several teams, allowing him to leave a mark on the franchises he represented. Although he may not have reached the heights of some of his contemporaries, Risley's contributions to the game remain a part of baseball history.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | 13 | 157 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 221.3 | 180 | 98 | 31 | 101 | 203 | 3.98 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | WSN | NL | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1.80 | - |
| 1993 | WSN | NL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6.00 | - |
| 1994 | SEA | AL | 9 | 6 | 37 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 52.3 | 31 | 20 | 19 | 61 | 3.44 | 1168.8 |
| 1995 | SEA | AL | 2 | 1 | 45 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 60.3 | 55 | 21 | 18 | 65 | 3.13 | 1602.6 |
| 1996 | TOR | AL | 0 | 1 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 41.7 | 33 | 18 | 25 | 29 | 3.89 | -1211.0 |
| 1997 | TOR | AL | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.3 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 8.31 | 0.0 |
| 1998 | TOR | AL | 3 | 4 | 44 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 54.7 | 52 | 32 | 34 | 42 | 5.27 | -1272.8 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 157 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | WSN | NL | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1993 | WSN | NL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1994 | SEA | AL | 37 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1995 | SEA | AL | 45 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1996 | TOR | AL | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1997 | TOR | AL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1998 | TOR | AL | 44 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | ALCS | SEA | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 1995 | ALDS2 | SEA | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Career Pitching
| W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 5.7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3.18 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | ALCS | SEA | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2.7 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.00 |
| 1995 | ALDS2 | SEA | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3.0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6.00 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 157 | 1 | 11 | 12 | 1 | 3 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | MON | P | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 | MON | P | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | SEA | P | 37 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 1995 | SEA | P | 45 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | TOR | P | 25 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 1997 | TOR | P | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 | TOR | P | 44 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 157 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | TOR | AL | $575,000 |
| 1998 | TOR | AL | $405,000 |
| 1997 | TOR | AL | $380,000 |
| 1996 | TOR | AL | $235,000 |
| 1995 | SEA | AL | $135,000 |
| 1994 | SEA | AL | $110,000 |
| 1993 | MON | NL | $109,500 |
| Total Career Earnings | $1,949,500 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harry S Truman College | Chicago | IL | 1987 |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | Rookie of the Year | AL | 4th | 6.0 | 140 | 0 |