Don Williams
Born: 9/2/1935 in Los Angeles, CA, USA
Died: 12/20/1991 in La Jolla, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1963-08-04 | Final Game: 1963-08-17
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'5" | Weight: 218 lbs
Full name: Donald Reid Williams
Biography
Don Williams, born in 1935, was a professional baseball player who had a brief career as a position player in Major League Baseball. His tenure in the league spanned from August 4 to August 17, 1963, during which he played in three games. Unfortunately, Williams struggled to find his footing at the plate, finishing his career without any hits, home runs, or runs batted in, resulting in a batting average of 0.0.
Despite the challenges he faced on the field, Williams' time in the major leagues came during a transformative period in baseball, as the sport was beginning to embrace a more diverse range of talent and was on the cusp of significant changes in the coming decades. While his statistical record may not reflect a long-lasting impact, Williams remains a part of baseball history, representing the many players who aspired to make their mark in the game, even if only for a fleeting moment.
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 | 4.3 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 10.38 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | MIN | AL | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.3 | 8 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 10.38 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | MIN | AL | 3 | 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 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | MIN | P | 3 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 3 |