Carl Willis
Active Player
Born: 12/28/1960 in Danville, VA, USA
MLB Debut: 1984-06-09 | Final Game: 1995-05-03
Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 210 lbs
Full name: Carl Blake Willis
Biography
Carl Willis was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1984 to 1995. Born in 1960, Willis made his mark in Major League Baseball during a period characterized by a transition in pitching styles and strategies. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 22 wins and 16 losses, with a earned run average (ERA) of 4.25. Known for his resilience on the mound, he struck out 222 batters and recorded 13 saves, showcasing his ability to perform in high-pressure situations.
Willis played during an era of evolving offensive strategies, where pitchers were increasingly challenged by powerful hitters. His contributions to the teams he played for reflected his adaptability and determination as a competitor. Though his career was not defined by gaudy statistics, Willis was respected for his work ethic and effectiveness in various roles, including as a starter and reliever. His journey through baseball exemplified the dedication and skill required to succeed in the major leagues during a dynamic time in the sport.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | 16 | 267 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 390.0 | 424 | 184 | 28 | 115 | 222 | 4.25 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | CIN | NL | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9.7 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 3.72 | 0.0 |
| 1984 | DET | AL | 0 | 2 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16.0 | 25 | 13 | 5 | 4 | 7.31 | -83.2 |
| 1985 | CIN | NL | 1 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13.7 | 21 | 14 | 5 | 6 | 9.22 | -638.7 |
| 1986 | CIN | NL | 1 | 3 | 29 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 52.3 | 54 | 26 | 32 | 24 | 4.47 | -1013.9 |
| 1988 | CHW | AL | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12.0 | 17 | 11 | 7 | 6 | 8.25 | - |
| 1991 | MIN | AL | 8 | 3 | 40 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 89.0 | 76 | 26 | 19 | 53 | 2.63 | 2238.8 |
| 1992 | MIN | AL | 7 | 3 | 59 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 79.3 | 73 | 24 | 11 | 45 | 2.72 | 2066.8 |
| 1993 | MIN | AL | 3 | 0 | 53 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 58.0 | 56 | 20 | 17 | 44 | 3.10 | 2042.4 |
| 1994 | MIN | AL | 2 | 4 | 49 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 59.3 | 89 | 39 | 12 | 37 | 5.92 | 1060.7 |
| 1995 | MIN | AL | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.7 | 5 | 7 | 5 | 0 | 94.50 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 299 | 103 | 11 | 18 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 12 | 2 | 7 | 44 | 0.175 | 0.227 | 0.350 | 0.577 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | CIN | NL | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1984 | DET | AL | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1985 | CIN | NL | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1986 | CIN | NL | 29 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.333 | 0.0 |
| 1988 | CHW | AL | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1991 | MIN | AL | 40 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1992 | MIN | AL | 59 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1993 | MIN | AL | 53 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1994 | MIN | AL | 49 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1995 | MIN | AL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2025 | TB | AL | 32 | 99 | 11 | 17 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 12 | 2 | 6 | 44 | 0.172 | 0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | WS | MIN | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 1991 | ALCS | MIN | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Career Pitching
| W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 12.3 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 2.92 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | ALCS | MIN | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 5.3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.00 |
| 1991 | WS | MIN | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 7.0 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 5.14 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 267 | 2 | 22 | 41 | 3 | 5 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | CIN | P | 7 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1984 | DET | P | 10 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 1985 | CIN | P | 11 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1986 | CIN | P | 29 | 0 | 4 | 10 | 0 | 3 |
| 1988 | CHA | P | 6 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1991 | MIN | P | 40 | 0 | 4 | 8 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 | MIN | P | 59 | 0 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 1 |
| 1993 | MIN | P | 53 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | MIN | P | 49 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | MIN | P | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 267 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | MIN | AL | $500,000 |
| 1993 | MIN | AL | $500,000 |
| 1992 | MIN | AL | $325,000 |
| 1986 | CIN | NL | $70,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $1,395,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of North Carolina at Wilmington | Wilmington | NC | 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983 |