Dale Willis
Born: 5/29/1936 in Calhoun, GA, USA
Died: 8/26/2021 in Brandon, FL, USA
MLB Debut: 1963-04-14 | Final Game: 1963-09-13
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 165 lbs
Full name: Dale Jerome Willis
Biography
Dale Willis was a professional baseball player born in 1936, who played in Major League Baseball for a brief period during the 1963 season. He made his mark as a position player, participating in 26 games with the team. Throughout his time on the field, Willis recorded a total of 1 hit and finished with a batting average of .167. In addition, he contributed 1 run batted in (RBI) to his team’s efforts, although he did not hit any home runs or steal any bases during his career.
Despite the limited scope of his statistics, Willis’s career unfolded during an era of transition in Major League Baseball, marked by the ongoing evolution of player roles and strategies. His time in the league was brief, spanning from April 14 to September 13 in 1963, but like many players of his era, he contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history. While his statistical achievements may not reflect a long or impactful career, his participation in the major leagues underscores the competitive nature of baseball during the early 1960s.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 2 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 44.7 | 46 | 25 | 3 | 25 | 47 | 5.04 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | KC1 | AL | 0 | 2 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 44.7 | 46 | 25 | 25 | 47 | 5.04 | 296.9 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.167 | 0.167 | 0.167 | 0.333 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | KC1 | AL | 26 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.167 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 25 | 0 | 4 | 8 | 1 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | KC1 | P | 25 | 0 | 4 | 8 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 25 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Florida | Gainesville | FL | 1955, 1956 |