Todd Williams
Born: 2/13/1971 in Syracuse, NY, USA
MLB Debut: 1995-04-29 | Final Game: 2007-06-15
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 185 lbs
Full name: Todd Michael Williams
Biography
Todd Williams was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1995 to 2007. Born in 1971, he made his debut during an era characterized by significant offensive production, often referred to as the "steroid era." Over the course of his career, Williams showcased his abilities on the mound with a record of 12-14 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.33. He struck out 116 batters and recorded 2 saves, contributing to various teams in a role that often required him to adapt to the needs of his pitching staff.
Williams was known for his versatility as a pitcher, capable of serving both as a starter and a reliever, which allowed him to fit into different roles throughout his career. His tenure in the league included time with several clubs, where he played an important part in their pitching rotations. While he may not have achieved the accolades of some of his contemporaries, Williams' resilience and ability to perform in high-pressure situations marked his contributions to the game during a transformative period in baseball history.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 14 | 227 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 232.7 | 260 | 112 | 23 | 87 | 116 | 4.33 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | LAD | NL | 2 | 2 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19.3 | 19 | 11 | 7 | 8 | 5.12 | - |
| 1998 | CIN | NL | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9.3 | 15 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 7.71 | 0.0 |
| 1999 | SEA | AL | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9.7 | 11 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 4.66 | 0.0 |
| 2001 | NYY | AL | 1 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15.3 | 22 | 8 | 9 | 13 | 4.70 | - |
| 2004 | BAL | AL | 2 | 0 | 29 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 31.3 | 26 | 10 | 9 | 13 | 2.87 | 59.1 |
| 2005 | BAL | AL | 5 | 5 | 72 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 76.3 | 72 | 28 | 26 | 38 | 3.30 | 533.6 |
| 2006 | BAL | AL | 2 | 4 | 62 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 57.0 | 76 | 30 | 19 | 24 | 4.74 | -1020.2 |
| 2007 | BAL | AL | 0 | 2 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14.3 | 19 | 12 | 4 | 9 | 7.53 | -133.4 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 227 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.250 | 0.250 | 0.250 | 0.500 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | LAD | NL | 16 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.500 | 0.0 |
| 1998 | CIN | NL | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1999 | SEA | AL | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2001 | NYY | AL | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2004 | BAL | AL | 29 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2005 | BAL | AL | 72 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2006 | BAL | AL | 62 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2007 | BAL | AL | 14 | 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 | 227 | 0 | 18 | 36 | 4 | 3 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | LAN | P | 16 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 1 |
| 1998 | CIN | P | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | SEA | P | 13 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 | NYA | P | 15 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| 2004 | BAL | P | 29 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 | BAL | P | 72 | 0 | 5 | 7 | 1 | 0 |
| 2006 | BAL | P | 62 | 0 | 6 | 13 | 1 | 2 |
| 2007 | BAL | P | 14 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 227 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | BAL | AL | $775,000 |
| 2005 | BAL | AL | $347,500 |
| 2001 | NYA | AL | $320,000 |
| 1999 | SEA | AL | $201,500 |
| Total Career Earnings | $1,644,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Onondaga Community College | Syracuse | NY | 1990, 1991 |