Bill Voiselle
Born: 1/29/1919 in Greenwood, SC, USA
Died: 1/31/2005 in Greenwood, SC, USA
MLB Debut: 1942-09-01 | Final Game: 1950-07-08
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 200 lbs
Full name: William Symmes Voiselle
Biography
Bill Voiselle, born in 1919, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1942 until 1950. Voiselle played during a transformative period in baseball marked by the Second World War and the integration of the sport, which influenced the dynamics of team rosters and player opportunities. He made a notable impact in Major League Baseball, finishing his career with a record of 74 wins and 84 losses, an earned run average of 3.83, and a total of 645 strikeouts. His performance on the mound earned him an All-Star selection, highlighting his status as one of the prominent pitchers of his era.
Throughout his career, Voiselle demonstrated a competitive spirit and a strong pitching repertoire, contributing to his teams with not only his strikeouts but also his ability to secure games, as indicated by his 3 saves. While he faced challenges typical of pitchers of his time, including fluctuating offensive strategies and the evolving nature of the game, Voiselle's dedication and skill left a lasting mark on the teams he represented. He retired on July 8, 1950, leaving behind a legacy as a skilled pitcher in the post-war era of baseball.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 74 | 84 | 245 | 190 | 74 | 13 | 3 | 1373.3 | 1370 | 585 | 115 | 588 | 645 | 3.83 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1942 | NY1 | NL | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9.0 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 2.00 | 0.0 |
| 1943 | NY1 | NL | 1 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 31.0 | 18 | 7 | 14 | 19 | 2.03 | 292.3 |
| 1944 | NY1 | NL | 21 | 16 | 43 | 41 | 25 | 1 | 0 | 312.7 | 276 | 105 | 118 | 161 | 3.02 | -3742.9 |
| 1945 | NY1 | NL | 14 | 14 | 41 | 35 | 14 | 4 | 0 | 232.3 | 249 | 116 | 97 | 115 | 4.49 | -671.0 |
| 1946 | NY1 | NL | 9 | 15 | 36 | 25 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 178.0 | 171 | 74 | 85 | 89 | 3.74 | -1766.4 |
| 1947 | BSN | NL | 8 | 7 | 22 | 20 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 131.3 | 146 | 63 | 51 | 59 | 4.32 | 371.7 |
| 1947 | NY1 | NL | 1 | 4 | 11 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 42.7 | 44 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 4.64 | -548.1 |
| 1948 | BSN | NL | 13 | 13 | 37 | 30 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 215.7 | 226 | 87 | 90 | 89 | 3.63 | -516.8 |
| 1949 | BSN | NL | 7 | 8 | 30 | 22 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 169.3 | 170 | 76 | 78 | 63 | 4.04 | -541.6 |
| 1950 | CHC | NL | 0 | 4 | 19 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 51.3 | 64 | 33 | 29 | 25 | 5.79 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 246 | 464 | 21 | 68 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 30 | 0 | 25 | 100 | 0.147 | 0.190 | 0.168 | 0.358 | -3366.8 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1942 | NY1 | NL | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1943 | NY1 | NL | 4 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.111 | 0.0 |
| 1944 | NY1 | NL | 44 | 105 | 8 | 22 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 8 | 24 | 0.210 | -409.9 |
| 1945 | NY1 | NL | 41 | 79 | 4 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 15 | 0.127 | -676.3 |
| 1946 | NY1 | NL | 36 | 55 | 3 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 14 | 0.164 | -434.1 |
| 1947 | BSN | NL | 22 | 53 | 3 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0.170 | -421.8 |
| 1947 | NY1 | NL | 11 | 15 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0.133 | -421.8 |
| 1948 | BSN | NL | 37 | 72 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 17 | 0.097 | -826.0 |
| 1949 | BSN | NL | 30 | 61 | 1 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 7 | 0.115 | -598.8 |
| 1950 | CHC | NL | 19 | 13 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.077 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1948 | WS | BSN | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 |
Playoff Career Pitching
| W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 10.7 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2.53 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1948 | WS | BSN | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 10.7 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2.53 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 245 | 0 | 59 | 224 | 20 | 16 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1942 | NY1 | P | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1943 | NY1 | P | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1944 | NY1 | P | 43 | 0 | 9 | 42 | 6 | 4 |
| 1945 | NY1 | P | 41 | 0 | 11 | 41 | 1 | 3 |
| 1946 | NY1 | P | 36 | 0 | 14 | 29 | 3 | 3 |
| 1947 | BSN | P | 22 | 0 | 6 | 26 | 1 | 3 |
| 1947 | NY1 | P | 11 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 1 |
| 1948 | BSN | P | 37 | 0 | 6 | 33 | 5 | 0 |
| 1949 | BSN | P | 30 | 0 | 7 | 34 | 2 | 2 |
| 1950 | CHN | P | 19 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 245 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1944 | Baseball Magazine All-Star | P3 |
| 1944 | TSN Pitcher of the Year |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1944 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 5th | 107.0 | 336 | 0 |