Bill White
Born: 11/20/1978 in Louisville, KY, USA
MLB Debut: 2007-09-05 | Final Game: 2008-09-26
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 215 lbs
Full name: William Cowart White
Biography
Bill White was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2007 to 2008. During his brief career, he made notable contributions on the mound, finishing with a record of 2-0 and an earned run average (ERA) of 9.45. Despite the challenges of finding consistent success in the highly competitive environment of the major leagues, White managed to strike out 10 batters and demonstrated resilience in his appearances.
White's time in baseball coincided with an era characterized by a transition in pitching styles and strategies, as teams increasingly sought specialized relievers and power pitchers. Although he did not record any saves during his career, his presence on the roster and his ability to secure victories underscored his role as a contributing player. After concluding his time in professional baseball on September 26, 2008, Bill White remained a part of the sport's history, reflecting the journey of many athletes who navigate the complexities of the game at the highest level.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13.3 | 15 | 14 | 2 | 18 | 10 | 9.45 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | TEX | AL | 2 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9.3 | 8 | 5 | 7 | 9 | 4.82 | 0.0 |
| 2008 | TEX | AL | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.0 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 1 | 20.25 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | TEX | AL | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2008 | TEX | AL | 8 | 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 | 17 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | TEX | P | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | TEX | P | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 17 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville State University | Jacksonville | AL | 2000 |
| Meridian Community College | Meridian | MS | 1998, 1999 |