Albert Williams
Born: 5/6/1954 in Pearl Lagoon, Atlantico Sur, Nicaragua
MLB Debut: 1980-05-07 | Final Game: 1984-09-26
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 190 lbs
Full name: Albert Hamilton Williams
Biography
Albert Williams was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1954, whose career spanned from 1980 to 1984. He made his mark in Major League Baseball during a time characterized by a transition in the pitching landscape, as the sport began to shift towards a greater emphasis on power hitting and specialized relief roles. Williams showcased his versatility on the mound, accumulating a career record of 35 wins against 38 losses and finishing with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.24. Over the course of his career, he struck out 262 batters and recorded 2 saves, demonstrating his capability to miss bats and contribute in high-leverage situations.
Williams' playing style was reflective of the era, where pitchers often needed to adapt to both starting and relief roles, and his ability to handle various game situations made him a valuable asset to his teams. While he may not have achieved the stardom of some of his contemporaries, his contributions to the game were significant, and he remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history from the early 1980s. His career, though concise, provided insight into the evolving dynamics of pitching in a league increasingly dominated by offensive power.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35 | 38 | 120 | 97 | 15 | 1 | 2 | 642.7 | 670 | 303 | 68 | 227 | 262 | 4.24 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | MIN | AL | 6 | 2 | 18 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 77.0 | 73 | 30 | 30 | 35 | 3.51 | -1348.8 |
| 1981 | MIN | AL | 6 | 10 | 23 | 22 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 150.0 | 160 | 68 | 52 | 76 | 4.08 | -64.7 |
| 1982 | MIN | AL | 9 | 7 | 26 | 26 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 153.7 | 166 | 72 | 55 | 61 | 4.22 | -2600.8 |
| 1983 | MIN | AL | 11 | 14 | 36 | 29 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 193.3 | 196 | 89 | 68 | 68 | 4.14 | -3560.8 |
| 1984 | MIN | AL | 3 | 5 | 17 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 68.7 | 75 | 44 | 22 | 22 | 5.77 | -2241.1 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 120 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | MIN | AL | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1981 | MIN | AL | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1982 | MIN | AL | 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1983 | MIN | AL | 36 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1984 | MIN | AL | 17 | 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 | 120 | 97 | 43 | 77 | 11 | 5 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | MIN | P | 18 | 9 | 5 | 9 | 2 | 1 |
| 1981 | MIN | P | 23 | 22 | 9 | 13 | 3 | 2 |
| 1982 | MIN | P | 26 | 26 | 14 | 23 | 3 | 0 |
| 1983 | MIN | P | 36 | 29 | 11 | 22 | 3 | 1 |
| 1984 | MIN | P | 17 | 11 | 4 | 10 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 120 |