Billy Wynne
Born: 7/31/1943 in Williamston, NC, USA
MLB Debut: 1967-08-06 | Final Game: 1971-04-30
Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 205 lbs
Full name: Billy Vernon Wynne
Biography
Billy Wynne, born in 1943, made his mark in Major League Baseball as a pitcher during the late 1960s and early 1970s. He began his professional career on August 6, 1967, and continued until April 30, 1971. Throughout his time in the league, Wynne showcased a competitive spirit on the mound, finishing his career with a record of 8-11 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.33. He recorded a total of 97 strikeouts, demonstrating his ability to challenge opposing hitters despite not recording any saves during his tenure.
Wynne's playing career occurred during a transformative period in baseball, characterized by a shift towards greater athleticism and the rise of power hitting. While he may not have achieved the pinnacle of success in terms of accolades, his contributions to his teams and the game itself reflected the dedication of many players who labored in the era. Wynne's experience on the field remains a testament to the competitive nature of baseball during a time of significant change in the sport.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 11 | 42 | 30 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 187.0 | 217 | 90 | 22 | 78 | 97 | 4.33 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | NYN | NL | 0 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8.7 | 12 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 3.12 | 0.0 |
| 1968 | CHW | AL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4.50 | - |
| 1969 | CHW | AL | 7 | 7 | 20 | 20 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 128.7 | 143 | 58 | 50 | 67 | 4.06 | - |
| 1970 | CHW | AL | 1 | 4 | 12 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 44.0 | 54 | 26 | 22 | 19 | 5.32 | - |
| 1971 | LAA | AL | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.7 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 4.91 | - |
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 | 0.109 | 0.155 | 0.145 | 0.301 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | NYN | NL | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1968 | CHW | AL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1969 | CHW | AL | 20 | 41 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 0.122 | 0.0 |
| 1970 | CHW | AL | 12 | 13 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0.077 | 0.0 |
| 1971 | LAA | AL | 3 | 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 | 42 | 30 | 13 | 31 | 1 | 3 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | NYN | P | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1968 | CHA | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1969 | CHA | P | 20 | 20 | 11 | 19 | 0 | 2 |
| 1970 | CHA | P | 12 | 9 | 1 | 11 | 1 | 1 |
| 1971 | CAL | P | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 42 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pfeiffer University | Misenheimer | NC | 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965 |