David Owen Williams (February 7, 1880 – April 25, 1918) was a Welsh born relief pitcher in Major League Baseball who played briefly for the Boston Americans during the 1902 season. Listed at 5 ft 11.5 in (1.82 m), 167 pounds (76 kg) Williams batted right-handed and threw left-handed. He was born in Scranton, Pennsylvania.
| Dave Williams | |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | |
| Born: February 7, 1880 Swansea, United Kingdom | |
| Died: April 25, 1918 (aged 37) Hot Springs, Arkansas | |
Batted: Right Threw: Left | |
| MLB debut | |
| July 2, 1902, for the Boston Americans | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| August 3, 1902, for the Boston Americans | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Win–loss record | 0–0 |
| Strikeouts | 7 |
| Earned run average | 5.30 |
| Teams | |
In a three-game career, Williams posted a 5.30 ERA in 18+2⁄3 innings of work, including seven strikeouts, 11 walks, three games finished, and 22 hits allowed without a decision.
Williams died in Hot Springs, Arkansas at age 38.
External links edit
- Career statistics and player information from Baseball Reference, or Baseball Reference (Minors)
- Retrosheet
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