Bill Travers
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1974-1983)
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- L / L
- Height / Weight
- 6'4" / 187 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1974-05-19
- Last Game
- 1983-07-17
- Awards
- All-Star
Full name: William Edward Travers
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 65 | 71 | 205 | 168 | 46 | 10 | 1 | 1120.7 | 1,139 | 511 | 134 | 415 | 488 | 4.10 | -22349.3 |
Career ERA 4.10 vs. league average 3.77 across their career seasons — 8.8% worse than league average.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | ML4 | AL | 2 | 3 | 23 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 53.0 | 59 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 4.92 | 3.63 (-36%) | -1334.9 |
| 1975 | ML4 | AL | 6 | 11 | 28 | 23 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 136.3 | 130 | 65 | 60 | 57 | 4.29 | 3.71 (-16%) | -3520.4 |
| 1976 | ML4 | AL | 15 | 16 | 34 | 34 | 15 | 3 | 0 | 240.0 | 211 | 75 | 95 | 120 | 2.81 | 3.51 (+20%) | -3260.5 |
| 1977 | ML4 | AL | 4 | 12 | 19 | 19 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 121.7 | 140 | 71 | 57 | 49 | 5.25 | 4.00 (-31%) | -2741.1 |
| 1978 | ML4 | AL | 12 | 11 | 28 | 28 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 175.7 | 184 | 86 | 58 | 66 | 4.41 | 3.69 (-20%) | -3159.8 |
| 1979 | ML4 | AL | 14 | 8 | 30 | 27 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 187.3 | 196 | 81 | 45 | 74 | 3.89 | 4.00 (+3%) | -4677.9 |
| 1980 | ML4 | AL | 12 | 6 | 29 | 25 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 154.3 | 147 | 67 | 47 | 62 | 3.91 | 3.84 (-2%) | -3171.5 |
| 1981 | CAL | AL | 0 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9.7 | 14 | 9 | 4 | 5 | 8.38 | 3.58 (-134%) | 0.0 |
| 1983 | CAL | AL | 0 | 3 | 10 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 42.7 | 58 | 28 | 19 | 24 | 5.91 | 3.87 (-53%) | -483.2 |
| Career · 9 seasons | 65 | 71 | 205 | 168 | 46 | 10 | 1 | 1,120.2 | 1,139 | 511 | 415 | 488 | 4.10 | — | -22,349 | ||
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | ML4 | AL | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1975 | ML4 | AL | 28 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1976 | ML4 | AL | 34 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1977 | ML4 | AL | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1978 | ML4 | AL | 28 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1979 | ML4 | AL | 30 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1980 | ML4 | AL | 29 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1981 | CAL | AL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1983 | CAL | AL | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 9 seasons | 205 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
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.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (410 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 95 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Away | 110 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 95 | 572.2 | 528 | 230 | 196 | 253 | 3.61 |
| Away | 110 | 548.0 | 611 | 281 | 219 | 235 | 4.61 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983-07-17 | LAA | BAL | — | 5.0 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1983-07-11 | LAA | DET | — | 1.2 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1983-07-02 | LAA | KCR | — | 3.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 1983-06-22 | LAA | TEX | L | 1.2 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| 1983-06-17 | LAA | TOR | L | 2.2 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 1983-06-10 | LAA | TOR | — | 6.1 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
| 1983-06-05 | LAA | MIL | — | 5.1 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 1983-05-31 | LAA | NYY | — | 7.0 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 0 |
| 1983-05-21 | LAA | CLE | L | 4.2 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| 1983-05-10 | LAA | BOS | — | 5.0 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 205 | 168 | 48 | 167 | 12 | 16 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | ML4 | P | 23 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| 1975 | ML4 | P | 28 | 23 | 2 | 19 | 2 | 5 |
| 1976 | ML4 | P | 34 | 34 | 13 | 31 | 1 | 4 |
| 1977 | ML4 | P | 19 | 19 | 6 | 21 | 2 | 3 |
| 1978 | ML4 | P | 28 | 28 | 5 | 36 | 3 | 1 |
| 1979 | ML4 | P | 30 | 27 | 7 | 25 | 2 | 0 |
| 1980 | ML4 | P | 29 | 25 | 12 | 18 | 1 | 2 |
| 1981 | CAL | P | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1983 | CAL | P | 10 | 7 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 205 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Bill Travers (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Frequently Asked Questions about Bill Travers
- What years did Bill Travers play?
- Bill Travers played in Major League Baseball from 1974 to 1983.
- Was Bill Travers a pitcher?
- Yes. Bill Travers pitched in the major leagues, recording 65 wins and 488 strikeouts.