Brian Williams
Born: 2/15/1969 in Lancaster, SC, USA
MLB Debut: 1991-09-16 | Final Game: 2000-07-05
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 205 lbs
Full name: Brian O'Neal Williams
Biography
Brian Williams, born in 1969, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1991 to 2000. Known for his competitive spirit on the mound, Williams played in an era characterized by offensive dominance and the increasing complexity of pitching strategies. Over the course of his career, he recorded a win-loss record of 26-38 and posted an earned run average (ERA) of 5.37, reflecting the challenges faced by pitchers during the late 1990s, a time when the game was witnessing a surge in home runs and offensive production.
Williams accumulated a total of 397 strikeouts and contributed with 6 saves, showcasing his ability to miss bats and close out games when called upon. Although his career numbers may not have placed him among the elite in baseball history, his perseverance and dedication to the craft were evident throughout his tenure in Major League Baseball. Williams remains a part of the rich tapestry of the game, representing the journey of many pitchers who navigated the complexities of professional baseball during a transformative era.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | 38 | 256 | 59 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 595.3 | 655 | 355 | 62 | 332 | 397 | 5.37 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | HOU | NL | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12.0 | 11 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3.75 | -509.6 |
| 1992 | HOU | NL | 7 | 6 | 16 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 96.3 | 92 | 42 | 42 | 54 | 3.92 | -1409.8 |
| 1993 | HOU | NL | 4 | 4 | 42 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 82.0 | 76 | 44 | 38 | 56 | 4.83 | -163.1 |
| 1994 | HOU | NL | 6 | 5 | 20 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 78.3 | 112 | 50 | 41 | 49 | 5.74 | -1164.8 |
| 1995 | SDP | NL | 3 | 10 | 44 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 72.0 | 79 | 48 | 38 | 75 | 6.00 | - |
| 1996 | DET | AL | 3 | 10 | 40 | 17 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 121.0 | 145 | 91 | 85 | 72 | 6.77 | -5837.8 |
| 1997 | BAL | AL | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24.0 | 20 | 8 | 18 | 14 | 3.00 | 118.7 |
| 1999 | HOU | NL | 2 | 1 | 50 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 67.3 | 69 | 33 | 35 | 53 | 4.41 | 1014.3 |
| 2000 | CHC | NL | 1 | 1 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 24.3 | 28 | 26 | 23 | 14 | 9.62 | - |
| 2000 | CLE | AL | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18.0 | 23 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 4.00 | -290.1 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 260 | 85 | 5 | 15 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 26 | 0.176 | 0.174 | 0.224 | 0.398 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | HOU | NL | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1992 | HOU | NL | 20 | 30 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0.133 | 0.0 |
| 1993 | HOU | NL | 42 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.200 | 0.0 |
| 1994 | HOU | NL | 20 | 23 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.261 | 0.0 |
| 1995 | SDP | NL | 44 | 14 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.071 | 0.0 |
| 1996 | DET | AL | 40 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1997 | BAL | AL | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1999 | HOU | NL | 50 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.333 | 0.0 |
| 2000 | CHC | NL | 22 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.500 | 0.0 |
| 2000 | CLE | AL | 7 | 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 | 256 | 59 | 44 | 88 | 9 | 4 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | HOU | P | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992 | HOU | P | 16 | 16 | 8 | 15 | 2 | 0 |
| 1993 | HOU | P | 42 | 5 | 7 | 20 | 1 | 0 |
| 1994 | HOU | P | 20 | 13 | 8 | 9 | 4 | 0 |
| 1995 | SDN | P | 44 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | DET | P | 40 | 17 | 6 | 16 | 2 | 3 |
| 1997 | BAL | P | 13 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | HOU | P | 50 | 0 | 4 | 11 | 0 | 1 |
| 2000 | CHN | P | 22 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 | CLE | P | 7 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 256 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | CHN | NL | $600,000 |
| 1999 | HOU | NL | $375,000 |
| 1996 | DET | AL | $500,000 |
| 1995 | SDN | NL | $275,000 |
| 1994 | HOU | NL | $195,000 |
| 1993 | HOU | NL | $140,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $2,085,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of South Carolina | Columbia | SC | 1988, 1989, 1990 |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Rookie of the Year | NL | 7th | 1.0 | 120 | 0 |