Don Williams
Born: 9/14/1931 in Floyd, VA, USA
Died: 10/16/2011 in Floyd, VA, USA
MLB Debut: 1958-09-12 | Final Game: 1962-08-23
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 180 lbs
Full name: Don Fred Williams
Biography
Don Williams was a professional baseball player born in 1931 who played in Major League Baseball from 1958 to 1962. Primarily a position player, Williams had a brief career during which he appeared in 11 games. Despite the limited playing time, he made his mark by achieving a batting average of .25, recording one hit throughout his time in the majors. Williams' tenure came during a transformative era in baseball, as the sport was beginning to expand and evolve in response to changing cultural dynamics and the rise of integration.
Though Williams did not achieve significant statistical milestones—finishing his career without home runs or RBIs—his journey through the ranks of professional baseball reflects the challenges faced by many players of his time. His experience in the major leagues, albeit brief, is a testament to the dedication and perseverance required to reach the pinnacle of the sport, a quality that resonates with aspiring baseball players even today.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20.0 | 29 | 16 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 7.20 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | PIT | NL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.0 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 6.75 | 0.0 |
| 1959 | PIT | NL | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12.0 | 17 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 6.75 | 8.3 |
| 1962 | KC1 | AL | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.0 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 9.00 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.250 | 0.250 | 0.750 | 1.000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | PIT | NL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1959 | PIT | NL | 6 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.333 | 0.0 |
| 1962 | KC1 | AL | 3 | 1 | 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 | 11 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | PIT | P | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1959 | PIT | P | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1962 | KC1 | P | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 11 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Tennessee | Knoxville | TN | 1952, 1953 |