Ace Williams, baseball player, 1940-1946

Ace Williams

Born: 3/18/1917 in Montclair, NJ, USA

Died: 9/16/1999 in Fort Myers, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1940-07-15 | Final Game: 1946-04-22

Bats: R | Throws: L | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 174 lbs

Full name: Robert Fulton Williams

Biography

Ace Williams, born in 1917, had a brief yet notable career as a position player in Major League Baseball, spanning from 1940 to 1946. Although his time in the league was limited, with only 6 games played, Williams remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history during a period marked by the challenges of World War II and its impact on the sport. His career statistics reflect a struggle to find success at the plate, as he finished with 0 hits, 0 home runs, and a batting average of .000. Despite the lack of traditional statistical achievements, Williams's presence in the major leagues during this time denotes the competitive spirit of the era, which saw many players serving in the military and the league adapting to a changing landscape. His experience, though minimal in terms of on-field performance, contributes to the understanding of the numerous athletes who aspired to compete at the highest level amidst the complexities of the 1940s. Ace Williams's journey in baseball is a reminder of the countless stories that surround the game, highlighting both the triumphs and trials faced by players of his time.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
0 0 6 0 0 0 0 9.0 22 16 0 13 5 16.00 0

Season-by-Season Pitching

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
6 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.0

Season-by-Season Batting

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 6 0 0 4 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 6

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Amherst College Amherst MA 1938, 1939, 1940