Brian Williams, baseball player, 1991-2000

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

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

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

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