Ted Wills
Born: 2/9/1934 in Fresno, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1959-05-24 | Final Game: 1965-06-12
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 200 lbs
Full name: Theodore Carl Wills
Biography
Ted Wills was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1959 to 1965. Born in 1934, Wills made his Major League Baseball debut during an era characterized by transitional changes in the game, moving from the more traditional approaches of the past to the evolving strategies of the 1960s. Over the course of his career, he played for several teams, showcasing his skills on the mound to contribute to his teams' pitching rotations.
Wills compiled a career record of 8-11, with an earned run average (ERA) of 5.46. He struck out a total of 133 batters and recorded five saves during his time in the majors. While his statistics may not reflect the dominance of some of his contemporaries, Wills was known for his competitive spirit and ability to perform under pressure. His contributions to the game during the 1960s helped shape the landscape of baseball as it began to evolve towards a new era of play.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 11 | 83 | 13 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 186.3 | 210 | 113 | 29 | 97 | 133 | 5.46 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | BOS | AL | 2 | 6 | 9 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 56.3 | 68 | 33 | 24 | 24 | 5.27 | -1703.8 |
| 1960 | BOS | AL | 1 | 1 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 30.3 | 38 | 25 | 16 | 28 | 7.42 | -348.9 |
| 1961 | BOS | AL | 3 | 2 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19.7 | 24 | 13 | 19 | 11 | 5.95 | -814.2 |
| 1962 | BOS | AL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 1962 | CIN | NL | 0 | 2 | 26 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 61.0 | 61 | 36 | 23 | 58 | 5.31 | -1072.7 |
| 1965 | CHW | AL | 2 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19.0 | 17 | 6 | 14 | 12 | 2.84 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 84 | 44 | 4 | 11 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 14 | 0.250 | 0.298 | 0.318 | 0.616 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | BOS | AL | 9 | 16 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0.250 | 0.0 |
| 1960 | BOS | AL | 16 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.250 | 0.0 |
| 1961 | BOS | AL | 17 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1962 | BOS | AL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1962 | CIN | NL | 26 | 16 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.312 | 0.0 |
| 1965 | CHW | AL | 15 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 83 | 13 | 7 | 34 | 4 | 4 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | BOS | P | 9 | 8 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 1 |
| 1960 | BOS | P | 15 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| 1961 | BOS | P | 17 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| 1962 | BOS | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1962 | CIN | P | 26 | 5 | 3 | 8 | 2 | 2 |
| 1965 | CHA | P | 15 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 83 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| California State University Fresno | Fresno | CA | 1953, 1954 |