“If you have ever witnessed the speed of a pebble in a storm, you have not even then seen the equal of the speed possessed by this wonderful Texan giant,” wrote longtime Negro Leagues owner Frank Leland of Joe Williams. “He is the King of all pitchers hailing from the Lone Star State and you have but to see him once to exclaim, ‘That’s a Plenty!’”
Joe Williams
Pitcher
Class of
1999
Joe Williams
Pitcher
Class of
1999
Joe Williams was a tall Texan known for his fastball, smooth motion and great control.
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About Joe Williams
The Basics
Birth Year
1885
Died
1951, New York New York
Career at a Glance
Played For
New York Lincoln Giants, 1914-1923
Brooklyn Royal Giants, 1924
Homestead Grays, 1925-1932
Detroit Wolves, 1932
Career MLB Stats
Games
111
Wins
89
Losses
55
Winning %
.618
Saves
2
Hits
1,142
Walks
314
Runs
532
Games Started
141
Innings Pitched
1,268
Completed Games
111
Shutouts
7
Earned Runs
178
Strikeouts
726
ERA
WHIP
1.148
Joe Williams Stories
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