Bill Bonham

William Gordon Bonham (born October 1, 1948) is a retired former pitcher for the Chicago Cubs (1971–77) and Cincinnati Reds (1978–80). He played for the UCLA Bruins and was a member of the 1969 College World Series team with Chris Chambliss.[1]

1973 Chicago Cubs #33 Bill Bonham game worn home jersey
Bill Bonham
Pitcher
Born: (1948-10-01) October 1, 1948
Glendale, California, U.S.
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
MLB debut
April 7, 1971, for the Chicago Cubs
Last MLB appearance
July 26, 1980, for the Cincinnati Reds
MLB statistics
Win–loss record75–83
Earned run average4.01
Strikeouts985
Teams

He helped the Reds win the 1979 National League Western Division.

Bonham led the National League in losses (22) in 1974.

On July 31, 1974, Bonham tied a Major League record (shared by 49 pitchers) by striking out four batters in an inning (2nd).

He also led the National League in earned runs allowed (120) in 1975.

In 10 years he had a 75–83 win–loss record and had 300 games, 214 games started, 27 complete games, 4 shutouts, 33 games finished, 11 saves, 1,487+13 innings pitched, 1,512 hits allowed, 743 runs allowed, 662 earned runs allowed, 98 home runs allowed, 636 walks allowed, 985 strikeouts, 35 hit batsmen, 68 wild pitches, 6,484 batters faced, 57 intentional walks, 19 balks and a 4.01 ERA.

See also

References

  1. 2010 UCLA Baseball Media Guide, UCLA Athletic Department, 2010
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