Frank Williams, baseball player, 1984-1989

Frank Williams

Born: 2/13/1958 in Seattle, WA, USA

Died: 1/9/2009 in Victoria, BC, CAN

MLB Debut: 1984-04-05 | Final Game: 1989-09-27

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Frank Lee Williams

Biography

Frank Williams was a talented pitcher who made his mark in Major League Baseball during the mid to late 1980s. Born in 1958, Williams embarked on his professional career in 1984 and played until his retirement in 1989. Throughout his career, he showcased a solid pitching repertoire that allowed him to maintain a commendable win-loss record of 24-14. His earned run average (ERA) stood at 3.0, reflecting his effectiveness on the mound and ability to limit scoring opportunities for opponents. Williams recorded a total of 314 strikeouts over his career, demonstrating his capability to overpower hitters with his fastball and breaking pitches. In addition to his strikeout prowess, he contributed to his teams as a reliable closer, finishing with 8 saves. His playing style embodied the competitive spirit of the era, which was characterized by a mix of emerging power hitters and traditional pitching strategies. Frank Williams remains a notable figure in baseball history, remembered for his contributions during a dynamic time in the sport.

Negro Leagues Career Statistics

Batting

PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB BA OBP SLG OPS
0 0 2.0 2.0 1.0 0 0 2.0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000

Pitching

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H R ER HR BB SO ERA
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.00

Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting

Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Pitching

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
24 14 333 1 1 1 8 471.7 418 157 23 227 314 3.00 0

Season-by-Season Pitching

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
333 29 1 5 0 0 0 1 0 3 10 0.172 0.250 0.172 0.422 0.0

Season-by-Season Batting

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 333 1 22 99 14 13

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 333
Left Field 1
Right Field 1

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1989 DET AL $425,000
1988 CIN NL $442,500
1987 CIN NL $300,000
1986 SFN NL $275,000
Total Career Earnings $1,442,500

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Lewis-Clark State College Lewiston ID 1979