Charlie Williams
Born: 10/11/1947 in Flushing, NY, USA
Died: 1/27/2015 in Port Orange, FL, USA
MLB Debut: 1971-04-23 | Final Game: 1978-09-11
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 200 lbs
Full name: Charles Prosek Williams
Biography
Charlie Williams was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1947, whose career spanned from 1971 to 1978. He played in an era characterized by the transition from the deadball style of play to a more offensive approach, which made the contributions of pitchers like Williams particularly noteworthy. Over the course of his career, he accumulated a record of 23 wins and 22 losses, with a notable earned run average (ERA) of 3.97. His ability to strike out hitters was evident in his total of 257 strikeouts, alongside his role as a reliable option in the bullpen, securing 4 saves throughout his tenure.
Williams was known for his competitive spirit and versatility on the mound, which allowed him to contribute effectively both as a starter and in relief roles. Though not among the most dominant pitchers of his time, his consistent performances and ability to handle pressure situations made him a valuable asset to his teams. His career statistics reflect a player who was able to navigate the complexities of a changing game, leaving a lasting impact on the franchises he represented before retiring in 1978.
Negro Leagues Career Statistics
Batting
| PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 197.0 | 169.0 | 17.0 | 29.0 | 5.0 | 2.0 | 1.0 | 8.0 | 17.0 | 11.0 | 6.0 | 0.172 | 0.251 | 0.243 | 0.494 |
Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting
| Season | PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1921 | 8.0 | 6.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 |
| 1925 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0 | 1.0 | .000 | 1.000 | .000 | 1.000 |
| 1926 | 77.0 | 66.0 | 4.0 | 5.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.0 | 9.0 | 7.0 | 2.0 | 0.076 | 0.187 | 0.076 | 0.263 |
| 1927 | 60.0 | 51.0 | 7.0 | 11.0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 3.0 | 7.0 | 4.0 | 2.0 | 0.216 | 0.310 | 0.275 | 0.585 |
| 1928 | 27.0 | 23.0 | 4.0 | 8.0 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0.348 | 0.348 | 0.609 | 0.957 |
| 1929 | 24.0 | 23.0 | 1.0 | 5.0 | 3.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.217 | 0.217 | 0.348 | 0.565 |
| 1930 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 1.000 | .000 | 1.000 |
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 | 22 | 268 | 33 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 573.3 | 581 | 253 | 38 | 275 | 257 | 3.97 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | NYN | NL | 5 | 6 | 31 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 90.3 | 92 | 48 | 41 | 53 | 4.78 | -562.2 |
| 1972 | SFG | NL | 0 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9.3 | 14 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 8.68 | - |
| 1973 | SFG | NL | 3 | 0 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23.0 | 32 | 17 | 7 | 11 | 6.65 | - |
| 1974 | SFG | NL | 1 | 3 | 39 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 100.3 | 93 | 31 | 31 | 48 | 2.78 | - |
| 1975 | SFG | NL | 5 | 3 | 55 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 98.0 | 94 | 38 | 66 | 45 | 3.49 | - |
| 1976 | SFG | NL | 2 | 0 | 48 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 85.0 | 80 | 28 | 39 | 34 | 2.96 | - |
| 1977 | SFG | NL | 6 | 5 | 55 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 119.3 | 116 | 53 | 60 | 41 | 4.00 | - |
| 1978 | SFG | NL | 1 | 3 | 25 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 48.0 | 60 | 29 | 28 | 22 | 5.44 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 268 | 97 | 5 | 13 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 33 | 0.134 | 0.176 | 0.155 | 0.331 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | NYN | NL | 31 | 23 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 0.087 | 0.0 |
| 1972 | SFG | NL | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1973 | SFG | NL | 12 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.333 | 0.0 |
| 1974 | SFG | NL | 39 | 22 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0.136 | 0.0 |
| 1975 | SFG | NL | 55 | 16 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0.125 | 0.0 |
| 1976 | SFG | NL | 48 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.125 | 0.0 |
| 1977 | SFG | NL | 55 | 18 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.222 | 0.0 |
| 1978 | SFG | NL | 25 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 268 | 33 | 34 | 102 | 8 | 12 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | NYN | P | 31 | 9 | 6 | 7 | 2 | 1 |
| 1972 | SFN | P | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1973 | SFN | P | 12 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 1974 | SFN | P | 39 | 7 | 5 | 27 | 0 | 2 |
| 1975 | SFN | P | 55 | 2 | 12 | 18 | 1 | 5 |
| 1976 | SFN | P | 48 | 2 | 1 | 19 | 3 | 2 |
| 1977 | SFN | P | 55 | 8 | 6 | 18 | 1 | 2 |
| 1978 | SFN | P | 25 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 268 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parsons College | Fairfield | IA | 1966, 1967, 1968 |