David Williams
Born: 3/12/1979 in Anchorage, AK, USA
MLB Debut: 2001-06-06 | Final Game: 2007-09-24
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 215 lbs
Full name: David Aaron Williams
Biography
David Williams, born in 1979, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 2001 to 2007. He made his Major League debut in the early 2000s, a time characterized by a shift in the game as teams increasingly relied on specialized pitchers and power hitting. Over the course of his career, Williams compiled a win-loss record of 22-31 and posted an earned run average (ERA) of 4.83. Although he did not record any saves, he showcased his ability to strike out batters, accumulating a total of 245 strikeouts during his time in the league.
Williams was known for his competitive spirit on the mound and his capacity to handle pressure situations. Throughout his career, he contributed to various teams and provided depth in pitching rotations. His journey through the league exemplified the challenges many pitchers faced during an era marked by offensive explosions, making his role particularly significant in the context of that time. Retiring in 2007, Williams left a legacy as a diligent competitor who exemplified the hard work and determination required to succeed in Major League Baseball.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | 31 | 82 | 72 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 408.0 | 411 | 219 | 64 | 165 | 245 | 4.83 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | PIT | NL | 3 | 7 | 22 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 114.0 | 100 | 47 | 45 | 57 | 3.71 | -2072.6 |
| 2002 | PIT | NL | 2 | 5 | 9 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 43.3 | 38 | 24 | 24 | 33 | 4.98 | -1966.7 |
| 2004 | PIT | NL | 2 | 3 | 10 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 38.7 | 31 | 19 | 13 | 33 | 4.42 | 522.4 |
| 2005 | PIT | NL | 10 | 11 | 25 | 25 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 138.7 | 137 | 68 | 58 | 88 | 4.41 | -2719.6 |
| 2006 | CIN | NL | 2 | 3 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 40.0 | 54 | 32 | 16 | 16 | 7.20 | -2263.4 |
| 2006 | NYN | NL | 3 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 29.0 | 39 | 18 | 4 | 16 | 5.59 | -276.1 |
| 2007 | NYN | NL | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.3 | 12 | 11 | 5 | 2 | 22.85 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 83 | 123 | 5 | 15 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 4 | 65 | 0.122 | 0.148 | 0.171 | 0.319 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | PIT | NL | 22 | 34 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 19 | 0.118 | 0.0 |
| 2002 | PIT | NL | 10 | 16 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0.125 | 0.0 |
| 2004 | PIT | NL | 10 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.111 | 0.0 |
| 2005 | PIT | NL | 25 | 42 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 21 | 0.119 | 0.0 |
| 2006 | CIN | NL | 8 | 12 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0.083 | 0.0 |
| 2006 | NYN | NL | 6 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0.222 | 0.0 |
| 2007 | NYN | NL | 2 | 1 | 0 | 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 | 82 | 72 | 15 | 82 | 4 | 8 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | PIT | P | 22 | 18 | 6 | 19 | 0 | 1 |
| 2002 | PIT | P | 9 | 9 | 1 | 12 | 2 | 1 |
| 2004 | PIT | P | 10 | 6 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 | PIT | P | 25 | 25 | 6 | 23 | 2 | 5 |
| 2006 | CIN | P | 8 | 8 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 | NYN | P | 6 | 5 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 1 |
| 2007 | NYN | P | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 82 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | NYN | NL | $1,250,000 |
| 2006 | CIN | NL | $1,400,000 |
| 2005 | PIT | NL | $330,000 |
| 2003 | PIT | NL | $312,500 |
| 2002 | PIT | NL | $234,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $3,526,500 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware Technical and Community College | Dover | DE | 1998 |