Bill Trotter
Born: 8/10/1908 in Cisne, IL, USA
Died: 8/26/1984 in Arlington, MA, USA
MLB Debut: 1937-04-23 | Final Game: 1944-09-22
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 195 lbs
Full name: William Felix Trotter
Biography
Bill Trotter, born in 1908, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1937 to 1944. He played during an era that was marked by the transition from the Great Depression to World War II, a time when Major League Baseball was undergoing significant changes both on and off the field. Trotter's tenure in the league was characterized by his resilience and determination, as he competed against some of the best hitters of his time.
Throughout his career, Trotter recorded a win-loss record of 22-34, with an earned run average (ERA) of 5.4. He accumulated a total of 158 strikeouts and notched 3 saves, showcasing his ability to contribute not only as a starter but also in relief situations. While his statistics may not have placed him among the elite pitchers of his era, Trotter's dedication to the game and his role within his teams reflected the spirit of perseverance that defined baseball during the tumultuous years of the 1940s. His legacy remains a testament to the many players who contributed to the game during a challenging period in American history.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | 34 | 163 | 31 | 9 | 0 | 3 | 483.3 | 619 | 290 | 46 | 174 | 158 | 5.40 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1937 | SLA | AL | 2 | 9 | 34 | 12 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 122.3 | 150 | 79 | 50 | 37 | 5.81 | -3312.7 |
| 1938 | SLA | AL | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 8.0 | 8 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 5.62 | 0.0 |
| 1939 | SLA | AL | 6 | 13 | 41 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 156.7 | 205 | 93 | 54 | 61 | 5.34 | -1563.1 |
| 1940 | SLA | AL | 7 | 6 | 36 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 98.0 | 117 | 41 | 31 | 29 | 3.77 | 565.6 |
| 1941 | SLA | AL | 4 | 2 | 29 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 49.7 | 68 | 33 | 19 | 17 | 5.98 | 149.9 |
| 1942 | SLA | AL | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 18.00 | 0.0 |
| 1942 | WSN | AL | 3 | 1 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 40.7 | 52 | 26 | 14 | 13 | 5.75 | - |
| 1944 | STL | NL | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.0 | 14 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 13.50 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 163 | 109 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 19 | 63 | 0.055 | 0.195 | 0.064 | 0.260 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1937 | SLA | AL | 34 | 33 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 17 | 0.030 | 0.0 |
| 1938 | SLA | AL | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1939 | SLA | AL | 41 | 37 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 21 | 0.108 | 0.0 |
| 1940 | SLA | AL | 36 | 22 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15 | 0.045 | 0.0 |
| 1941 | SLA | AL | 29 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1942 | SLA | AL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1942 | WSN | AL | 17 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1944 | STL | NL | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 163 | 0 | 15 | 100 | 4 | 7 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1937 | SLA | P | 34 | 0 | 2 | 18 | 3 | 0 |
| 1938 | SLA | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 1939 | SLA | P | 41 | 0 | 9 | 29 | 0 | 3 |
| 1940 | SLA | P | 36 | 0 | 2 | 21 | 0 | 3 |
| 1941 | SLA | P | 29 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 1 |
| 1942 | SLA | P | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1942 | WS1 | P | 17 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 1 | 0 |
| 1944 | SLN | P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 163 |