Bill Singer
Born: 4/24/1944 in Los Angeles, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1964-09-24 | Final Game: 1977-07-16
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 184 lbs
Full name: William Robert Singer
Biography
Bill Singer was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1964 to 1977. Born in 1944, he carved out a notable career as a reliable starter, known for his strong right arm and competitive spirit on the mound. Over his 14-season career, Singer compiled a win-loss record of 118-127, with an earned run average (ERA) of 3.39. He recorded a total of 1,515 strikeouts and notched 2 saves, showcasing his ability to both start games and contribute in critical situations.
Singer was selected as an All-Star twice, highlighting his status as one of the top pitchers during his era. He played in a time when the game was transitioning, as the 1960s and 1970s saw shifts in pitching strategies and player dynamics. His contributions to the teams he played for, including the Los Angeles Dodgers and the California Angels, left a lasting impact, particularly as he navigated through the challenges and changes of the post-deadball era. Bill Singer remains a respected figure in baseball history, remembered for his tenacity and skill on the mound.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 118 | 127 | 322 | 308 | 94 | 24 | 2 | 2174.0 | 1952 | 819 | 132 | 781 | 1515 | 3.39 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | LAD | NL | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14.0 | 11 | 5 | 12 | 3 | 3.21 | - |
| 1965 | LAD | NL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0.00 | - |
| 1966 | LAD | NL | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.0 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0.00 | - |
| 1967 | LAD | NL | 12 | 8 | 32 | 29 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 204.3 | 185 | 60 | 61 | 169 | 2.64 | - |
| 1968 | LAD | NL | 13 | 17 | 37 | 36 | 12 | 6 | 0 | 256.3 | 227 | 82 | 78 | 227 | 2.88 | - |
| 1969 | LAD | NL | 20 | 12 | 41 | 40 | 16 | 2 | 1 | 315.7 | 244 | 82 | 74 | 247 | 2.34 | - |
| 1970 | LAD | NL | 8 | 5 | 16 | 16 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 106.3 | 79 | 37 | 32 | 93 | 3.13 | - |
| 1971 | LAD | NL | 10 | 17 | 31 | 31 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 203.3 | 195 | 94 | 71 | 144 | 4.16 | - |
| 1972 | LAD | NL | 6 | 16 | 26 | 25 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 169.3 | 148 | 69 | 60 | 101 | 3.67 | - |
| 1973 | LAA | AL | 20 | 14 | 40 | 40 | 19 | 2 | 0 | 315.7 | 280 | 113 | 130 | 241 | 3.22 | - |
| 1974 | LAA | AL | 7 | 4 | 14 | 14 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 108.7 | 102 | 36 | 43 | 77 | 2.98 | - |
| 1975 | LAA | AL | 7 | 15 | 29 | 27 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 179.0 | 171 | 99 | 81 | 78 | 4.98 | - |
| 1976 | MIN | AL | 9 | 9 | 26 | 26 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 172.0 | 177 | 72 | 69 | 63 | 3.77 | -1666.1 |
| 1976 | TEX | AL | 4 | 1 | 10 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 64.7 | 56 | 25 | 27 | 34 | 3.48 | -582.4 |
| 1977 | TOR | AL | 2 | 8 | 13 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 59.7 | 71 | 45 | 39 | 33 | 6.79 | -1184.2 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 324 | 413 | 20 | 45 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 14 | 162 | 0.109 | 0.148 | 0.136 | 0.284 | -3424.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | LAD | NL | 2 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.167 | 0.0 |
| 1965 | LAD | NL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1966 | LAD | NL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1967 | LAD | NL | 34 | 67 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 28 | 0.090 | -743.6 |
| 1968 | LAD | NL | 37 | 81 | 6 | 12 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 30 | 0.148 | -415.5 |
| 1969 | LAD | NL | 41 | 108 | 7 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 47 | 0.102 | -1186.8 |
| 1970 | LAD | NL | 16 | 38 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 0.132 | 0.0 |
| 1971 | LAD | NL | 31 | 58 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 24 | 0.103 | -475.3 |
| 1972 | LAD | NL | 26 | 55 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 21 | 0.073 | -602.8 |
| 1973 | LAA | AL | 40 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1974 | LAA | AL | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1975 | LAA | AL | 29 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1976 | MIN | AL | 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1976 | TEX | AL | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1977 | TOR | AL | 13 | 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 | 322 | 308 | 95 | 310 | 34 | 7 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | LAN | P | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1965 | LAN | P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1966 | LAN | P | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1967 | LAN | P | 32 | 29 | 10 | 37 | 5 | 0 |
| 1968 | LAN | P | 37 | 36 | 13 | 41 | 7 | 0 |
| 1969 | LAN | P | 41 | 40 | 14 | 41 | 2 | 0 |
| 1970 | LAN | P | 16 | 16 | 8 | 12 | 3 | 0 |
| 1971 | LAN | P | 31 | 31 | 8 | 24 | 1 | 2 |
| 1972 | LAN | P | 26 | 25 | 7 | 28 | 2 | 2 |
| 1973 | CAL | P | 40 | 40 | 13 | 38 | 5 | 1 |
| 1974 | CAL | P | 14 | 14 | 6 | 16 | 1 | 0 |
| 1975 | CAL | P | 29 | 27 | 7 | 28 | 3 | 1 |
| 1976 | MIN | P | 26 | 26 | 5 | 23 | 3 | 0 |
| 1976 | TEX | P | 10 | 10 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| 1977 | TOR | P | 13 | 12 | 2 | 10 | 2 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 322 |