Will Sawyer
Born: 7/29/1864 in Brimfield, OH, USA
Died: 1/5/1936 in Kent, OH, USA
MLB Debut: 1883-07-21 | Final Game: 1883-09-29
Bats: L | Throws: L
Full name: Willard Newton Sawyer
Biography
Will Sawyer, born in 1864, was a professional baseball pitcher who made his mark in the late 19th century. His career spanned from July 21, 1883, to September 29, 1883, during a time when Major League Baseball was still in its infancy. Notably, Sawyer played in an era characterized by the transition from the deadball style to a more offensive-driven approach, which would later define the game.
Throughout his brief career, Sawyer compiled a record of 4 wins and 10 losses, showcasing his potential with an impressive earned run average (ERA) of 2.36. He struck out 76 batters, demonstrating his ability to overpower opposing hitters, although he did not record any saves in his limited appearances. While his time in the league was short, Sawyer's contributions on the mound reflected the evolving strategies of pitchers during a formative period in baseball history, laying groundwork for future generations of players.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 10 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 141.0 | 119 | 37 | 1 | 47 | 76 | 2.36 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1883 | CL2 | NL | 4 | 10 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 141.0 | 119 | 37 | 47 | 76 | 2.36 | -184.8 |
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 | 0.021 | 0.080 | 0.021 | 0.101 | -558.8 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1883 | CL2 | NL | 17 | 47 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 19 | 0.021 | -558.8 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 17 | 0 | 6 | 11 | 4 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1883 | CL2 | P | 17 | 0 | 6 | 11 | 4 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 17 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Case Western Reserve University | Cleveland | OH | 1883 |