Dale Willis, baseball player, 1963-1963

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

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

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

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 25

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Florida Gainesville FL 1955, 1956