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
| Season | PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1942 | 31.0 | 27.0 | 1.0 | 5.0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 3.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.185 | 0.290 | 0.259 | 0.549 |
| 1943 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 |
| 1946 | 120.0 | 102.0 | 26.0 | 29.0 | 6.0 | 2.0 | 0 | 10.0 | 18.0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0.284 | 0.392 | 0.382 | 0.774 |
| 1959 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 |
| 1960 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 |
Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Pitching
| Season | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | R | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1946 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
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
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | SFG | NL | 9 | 4 | 61 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 106.3 | 88 | 42 | 51 | 91 | 3.55 | - |
| 1985 | SFG | NL | 2 | 4 | 49 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 73.0 | 65 | 34 | 35 | 54 | 4.19 | - |
| 1986 | SFG | NL | 3 | 1 | 36 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 52.3 | 35 | 7 | 21 | 33 | 1.20 | - |
| 1987 | CIN | NL | 4 | 0 | 85 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 105.7 | 101 | 27 | 39 | 60 | 2.30 | 2102.4 |
| 1988 | CIN | NL | 3 | 2 | 60 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 62.7 | 59 | 18 | 35 | 43 | 2.59 | -1077.4 |
| 1989 | DET | AL | 3 | 3 | 42 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 71.7 | 70 | 29 | 46 | 33 | 3.64 | -1981.2 |
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
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | SFG | NL | 61 | 18 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 0.222 | 0.0 |
| 1985 | SFG | NL | 49 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1986 | SFG | NL | 36 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.500 | 0.0 |
| 1987 | CIN | NL | 85 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1988 | CIN | NL | 60 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1989 | DET | AL | 42 | 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 | 333 | 1 | 22 | 99 | 14 | 13 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | SFN | P | 61 | 1 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 2 |
| 1985 | SFN | P | 49 | 0 | 4 | 12 | 4 | 2 |
| 1986 | SFN | P | 36 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 0 | 3 |
| 1987 | CIN | P | 85 | 0 | 8 | 19 | 2 | 5 |
| 1988 | CIN | P | 60 | 0 | 2 | 13 | 4 | 1 |
| 1989 | DET | P | 42 | 0 | 3 | 10 | 0 | 0 |
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 |