Billy Traber
Born: 9/18/1979 in Torrance, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 2003-04-04 | Final Game: 2009-08-06
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'5" | Weight: 200 lbs
Full name: William Henry Traber
Biography
Billy Traber, born in 1979, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 2003 to 2009. He made his mark in Major League Baseball during a time characterized by significant offensive output and the heightened importance of pitching depth. Over the course of his career, Traber compiled a record of 12-14 with a 5.65 earned run average (ERA) and recorded 152 strikeouts, showcasing his ability to miss bats despite facing some of the league's most formidable hitters.
Traber's playing style was marked by a combination of finesse and determination, as he navigated through the challenges of competing in a high-scoring era. Although he did not achieve any saves during his time in the majors, his role as a starting pitcher and reliever highlighted his versatility on the mound. While his career may not have reached the heights of some of his contemporaries, Traber remains a notable figure for his contributions to the teams he played for and his perseverance in a demanding sport.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 14 | 96 | 28 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 215.0 | 267 | 135 | 29 | 75 | 152 | 5.65 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | CLE | AL | 6 | 9 | 33 | 18 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 111.7 | 132 | 65 | 40 | 88 | 5.24 | -31.2 |
| 2006 | WAS | NL | 4 | 3 | 15 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 43.3 | 53 | 31 | 14 | 25 | 6.44 | -534.6 |
| 2007 | WAS | NL | 2 | 2 | 28 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 39.7 | 50 | 21 | 13 | 27 | 4.76 | 149.4 |
| 2008 | NYY | AL | 0 | 0 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16.7 | 23 | 13 | 7 | 11 | 7.02 | - |
| 2009 | BOS | AL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.7 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 12.27 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 96 | 21 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 13 | 0.048 | 0.091 | 0.048 | 0.139 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | CLE | AL | 33 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2006 | WAS | NL | 15 | 13 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 0.077 | 0.0 |
| 2007 | WAS | NL | 28 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2008 | NYY | AL | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2009 | BOS | AL | 1 | 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 | 96 | 28 | 11 | 26 | 1 | 2 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | CLE | P | 33 | 18 | 7 | 13 | 0 | 2 |
| 2006 | WAS | P | 15 | 8 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 | WAS | P | 28 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| 2008 | NYA | P | 19 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | BOS | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 96 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | NYA | AL | $500,000 |
| 2004 | CLE | AL | $317,500 |
| 2003 | CLE | AL | $300,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $1,117,500 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loyola Marymount University | Los Angeles | CA | 1998, 1999, 2000 |