Dave Williams
Born: 1879 in Scranton, PA, USA
Died: 4/25/1918 in Hot Springs, AR, USA
MLB Debut: 1902-07-02 | Final Game: 1902-08-03
Bats: R | Throws: L | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 167 lbs
Full name: David Owen Williams
Biography
Dave Williams was a professional baseball player born in 1879, who played in the early 20th century, a time characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive style of play. His career spanned from 1902 to 1907, during which he showcased his skills as a position player in the burgeoning landscape of Major League Baseball. Despite a brief career that included just 3 games, Williams made a notable impact with a batting average of .333, securing 3 hits and driving in 2 runs.
Williams's playing style reflected the fundamentals of the game during his era, with an emphasis on contact hitting and situational play. Although he did not hit any home runs or steal bases, his ability to find the ball and contribute with RBIs demonstrated his potential to support his team offensively. While his career was short-lived, Williams remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, representing the early days of the sport as it began to evolve into the game fans recognize today.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18.7 | 22 | 11 | 0 | 11 | 7 | 5.30 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1902 | BOS | AL | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18.7 | 22 | 11 | 11 | 7 | 5.30 | -316.6 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 9 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.333 | 0.400 | 0.333 | 0.733 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1902 | BOS | AL | 3 | 9 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.333 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1902 | BOS | P | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 3 |