Bill Long

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William Douglas (Bill) Long (born February 29, 1960 in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States) is a former middle relief pitcher in Major League Baseball. From 1985 through 1991, Long played for the Chicago White Sox (1985-1990[start]), Chicago Cubs (1990[end]) and Montreal Expos (1991). He batted and threw right handed.

Contents 1 Career 2 Best Season 3 Fact 4 Sources

[edit] Career

In a six-season career, Long posted a 27-27 record with a 4.37 ERA and nine saves in 159 games pitched, 52 as a starter.

[edit] Best Season

• 1987: Led American League pitchers with a 1.49 W/9IP (28 walks in 169.0 innings pitched)

[edit] Fact

• Before the 1985 season, Long was traded by the San Diego Padres along with Ozzie Guillén, Luis Salazar and Tim Lollar to the White Sox, in the same deal that brought Cy Young Award winner La Marr Hoyt to San Diego.

[edit] Sources

• Baseball Library
• Baseball Reference