Will Sawyer
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1883)
Will Sawyer was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball in 1883 for the Cleveland Blues. Across 17 career appearances, he went 4-10 with a 2.36 ERA and 76 strikeouts.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- L / L
- Died
- 1/5/1936 in Kent, OH, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1883-07-21
- Last Game
- 1883-09-29
Full name: Willard Newton Sawyer
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1883 | CL2 | NL | 4 | 10 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 141.0 | 119 | 37 | 47 | 76 | 2.36 | 3.22 (+27%) | -178.8 |
| Career · 1 season | 4 | 10 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 141.0 | 119 | 37 | 47 | 76 | 2.36 | — | -179 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | 47 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 19 | .021 | .080 | .021 | .101 | -539 |
Career AVG .021 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — 91.7% below league average.
Career OBP .080 vs. league average .286 across their career seasons — 72.0% below league average.
Career SLG .021 vs. league average .345 across their career seasons — 93.8% below league average.
Career OPS .101 vs. league average .631 across their career seasons — 84.0% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1883 | CL2 | NL | 17 | 47 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 19 | .021 | — | — | — | — | -539.1 |
| Career · 1 season | 17 | 47 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 19 | .021 | — | — | — | — | -539 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 17 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Case Western Reserve University | Cleveland | OH | 1883 |
Will Sawyer: the record in brief
According to the bio, Will Sawyer debuted on July 21, 1883 and played a final game on September 29, 1883. The team column never changes: it is the Cleveland Blues in 1883. Sawyer, born on July 29, 1864, in Brimfield, OH, USA, is listed as a pitcher and both batted and threw left-handed. Sawyer's death is recorded on January 5, 1936, in Kent, OH, USA. Will Sawyer was the playing name; the full given name is Willard Newton.
The pitching table credits Sawyer with a 4-10 record and a 2.36 ERA in 17 games. The totals include 76 strikeouts and 15 complete games. That 2.36 ERA compares with a 3.22 league average across the same seasons, 26.6% better. Sawyer's only pitching season is 1883: 17 games, 76 strikeouts.
Every defensive appearance on record for Sawyer, 17 games, came at pitcher. Fielding on the mound produced 6 putouts and 11 assists against 4 errors.
Before the majors, Sawyer played college baseball at Case Western Reserve University (1883).
Frequently Asked Questions about Will Sawyer
- Was Will Sawyer a pitcher?
- Yes. Will Sawyer pitched in the major leagues, recording 4 wins and 76 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Will Sawyer hit?
- Will Sawyer hit 0 career home runs with 1 hit.
- What teams did Will Sawyer play for?
- Will Sawyer played for one team, the Cleveland Blues (1883).
- What were Will Sawyer's career stats?
- In 17 games, Will Sawyer went 4-10 with a 2.36 ERA, 76 strikeouts, and 141.0 innings pitched.
- What position did Will Sawyer play?
- Will Sawyer played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- What was Will Sawyer's career ERA?
- Will Sawyer finished with a 2.36 career ERA, going 4-10 with 76 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Will Sawyer have?
- Will Sawyer recorded 76 career strikeouts.
- Is Will Sawyer in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Will Sawyer has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.