Frank Wills
Born: 10/26/1958 in New Orleans, LA, USA
Died: 5/11/2012 in New Orleans, LA, USA
MLB Debut: 1983-07-31 | Final Game: 1991-04-30
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 200 lbs
Full name: Frank Lee Wills
Biography
Frank Wills was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1983 to 1991. Born in 1958, Wills made his mark during a time when the game was transitioning into a more offensive era, characterized by an increase in home runs and a focus on power hitting. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 22 wins and 26 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 5.06. Wills demonstrated his ability to miss bats, amassing a total of 281 strikeouts throughout his time in the league.
In addition to his strikeout prowess, Wills also contributed to his teams with six saves, showcasing his versatility as a pitcher. While he may not have achieved the same level of fame as some of his contemporaries, Wills played an important role in the bullpens of the teams he represented, bringing a competitive edge and depth to the pitching staff. His career spanned an era that saw significant changes in the game, and he remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | 26 | 154 | 35 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 435.7 | 438 | 245 | 50 | 198 | 281 | 5.06 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | KCR | AL | 2 | 1 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 34.7 | 35 | 16 | 15 | 23 | 4.15 | - |
| 1984 | KCR | AL | 2 | 3 | 10 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 37.0 | 39 | 21 | 13 | 21 | 5.11 | - |
| 1985 | SEA | AL | 5 | 11 | 24 | 18 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 123.0 | 122 | 82 | 68 | 67 | 6.00 | -4210.8 |
| 1986 | CLE | AL | 4 | 4 | 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 40.3 | 43 | 22 | 16 | 32 | 4.91 | -341.3 |
| 1987 | CLE | AL | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5.3 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 4 | 5.06 | 0.0 |
| 1988 | TOR | AL | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20.7 | 22 | 12 | 6 | 19 | 5.23 | 349.9 |
| 1989 | TOR | AL | 3 | 1 | 24 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 71.3 | 65 | 29 | 30 | 41 | 3.66 | 116.3 |
| 1990 | TOR | AL | 6 | 4 | 44 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 99.0 | 101 | 52 | 38 | 72 | 4.73 | -963.1 |
| 1991 | TOR | AL | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.3 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 16.62 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 154 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | KCR | AL | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1984 | KCR | AL | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1985 | SEA | AL | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1986 | CLE | AL | 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1987 | CLE | AL | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1988 | TOR | AL | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1989 | TOR | AL | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1990 | TOR | AL | 44 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1991 | TOR | AL | 4 | 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 | 154 | 35 | 31 | 57 | 4 | 4 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | KCA | P | 6 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| 1984 | KCA | P | 10 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 1985 | SEA | P | 24 | 18 | 9 | 17 | 0 | 1 |
| 1986 | CLE | P | 26 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| 1987 | CLE | P | 6 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1988 | TOR | P | 10 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989 | TOR | P | 24 | 4 | 5 | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| 1990 | TOR | P | 44 | 4 | 9 | 10 | 0 | 2 |
| 1991 | TOR | P | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 154 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | TOR | AL | $435,000 |
| 1990 | TOR | AL | $242,500 |
| 1986 | CLE | AL | $92,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $769,500 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tulane University | New Orleans | LA | 1978, 1979, 1980 |