Billy Wynne
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1967-1971)
Billy Wynne was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1967 to 1971 for the New York Mets, the Chicago White Sox, and the California Angels, a span of 5 seasons. Across 42 career appearances, he went 8-11 with a 4.33 ERA and 97 strikeouts.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- L / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'3" / 205 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1967-08-06
- Last Game
- 1971-04-30
Full name: Billy Vernon Wynne
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | NYN | NL | 0 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8.2 | 12 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 3.12 | — | 0.0 |
| 1968 | CHA | AL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4.50 | — | 0.0 |
| 1969 | CHA | AL | 7 | 7 | 20 | 20 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 128.2 | 143 | 58 | 50 | 67 | 4.06 | 3.61 (-12%) | -1623.0 |
| 1970 | CHA | AL | 1 | 4 | 12 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 44.0 | 54 | 26 | 22 | 19 | 5.32 | 3.89 (-37%) | -2002.8 |
| 1971 | CAL | AL | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.2 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 4.91 | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 5 seasons | 8 | 11 | 42 | 30 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 187.0 | 217 | 90 | 78 | 97 | 4.33 | — | -3,626 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42 | 55 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 13 | .109 | .155 | .145 | .301 | 0 |
Career AVG .109 vs. league average .247 across their career seasons — 55.8% below league average.
Career OBP .155 vs. league average .314 across their career seasons — 50.7% below league average.
Career SLG .145 vs. league average .365 across their career seasons — 60.1% below league average.
Career OPS .301 vs. league average .679 across their career seasons — 55.7% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | NYN | NL | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1968 | CHA | AL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1969 | CHA | AL | 20 | 41 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 6 | .122 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1970 | CHA | AL | 12 | 13 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7 | .077 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1971 | CAL | AL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 5 seasons | 42 | 55 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 13 | .109 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (84 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 24 | 33 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 2 | .121 |
| Away | 18 | 22 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | .091 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 24 | 118.1 | 126 | 51 | 46 | 69 | 3.88 |
| Away | 18 | 68.2 | 91 | 39 | 32 | 28 | 5.11 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1971-04-30 | LAA | DET | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1971-04-25 | LAA | BAL | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1971-04-22 | LAA | OAK | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1970-09-29 | CHW | LAA | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1970-09-22 | CHW | KCR | L | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1970-09-13 | CHW | MIN | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1970-09-09 | CHW | LAA | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1970-05-23 | CHW | OAK | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1970-05-18 | CHW | LAA | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1970-05-11 | CHW | DET | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1971-04-30 | LAA | DET | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1971-04-25 | LAA | BAL | — | 1.1 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 1971-04-22 | LAA | OAK | — | 1.1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 1970-09-29 | CHW | LAA | L | 2.1 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 1970-09-22 | CHW | KCR | L | 7.0 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 1 |
| 1970-09-13 | CHW | MIN | — | 2.0 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1970-09-09 | CHW | LAA | W | 6.0 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| 1970-05-23 | CHW | OAK | — | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| 1970-05-18 | CHW | LAA | L | 5.0 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| 1970-05-11 | CHW | DET | — | 2.1 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 42 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pfeiffer University | Misenheimer | NC | 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965 |
Billy Wynne: the record in brief
According to the bio, Billy Wynne debuted on August 6, 1967 and played a final game on April 30, 1971. Wynne played for the New York Mets (1967), the Chicago White Sox (1968 to 1970), and the California Angels (1971). Wynne played primarily as a pitcher and batted left-handed and threw right-handed. The bio adds a birth date on July 31, 1943, in Williamston, NC, USA and a listed size of 6 feet, 3 inches and 205 pounds. Wynne's full given name, per the bio, is Billy Vernon Wynne.
Wynne's career pitching line is 8 wins, 11 losses and a 4.33 ERA over 42 appearances. Wynne had 97 strikeouts. The league ERA over Wynne's seasons was 3.47, so the 4.33 figure ran 24.8% worse than average. No season topped the 7 wins of 1969. Among the heaviest workloads, the lowest ERA was 4.06 in 1969, when the league's was 3.61.
The position breakdown shows 42 games, all at pitcher. On the mound, Wynne's fielding totals are 13 putouts, 31 assists and 1 errors.
Frequently Asked Questions about Billy Wynne
- What years did Billy Wynne play?
- Billy Wynne played in Major League Baseball from 1967 to 1971.
- Was Billy Wynne a pitcher?
- Yes. Billy Wynne pitched in the major leagues, recording 8 wins and 97 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Billy Wynne hit?
- Billy Wynne hit 0 career home runs with 6 hits.
- What teams did Billy Wynne play for?
- Billy Wynne played for 3 teams: the New York Mets (1967), the Chicago White Sox (1968–1970), and the California Angels (1971).
- What were Billy Wynne's career stats?
- In 42 games, Billy Wynne went 8-11 with a 4.33 ERA, 97 strikeouts, and 187.0 innings pitched.
- What position did Billy Wynne play?
- Billy Wynne played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Billy Wynne and how much did he weigh?
- Billy Wynne was listed at 6 feet 3 inches and 205 pounds.
- What was Billy Wynne's career ERA?
- Billy Wynne finished with a 4.33 career ERA, going 8-11 with 97 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Billy Wynne have?
- Billy Wynne recorded 97 career strikeouts.
- Is Billy Wynne in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Billy Wynne has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.