Bill Campbell
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William Richard Campbell (Soup)
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Height 6' 3", Weight 190 lb.
- School Mt. San Antonio College
- Debut July 14, 1973
- Final Game April 30, 1987
- Born August 9, 1948 in Highland Park, MI USA
[edit] Biographical Information
Bill Campbell was an outstanding relief pitcher in the 1970s and one of the first big-money free agents. Ten pitchers in history have had a season with at least 15 wins and 15 saves. But Campbell, pitching for the Minnesota Twins in 1976, was the only pitcher with at least 17 wins and 17 saves (17 wins, 20 saves). Only Roy Face (18 wins in 1959) had a season with more wins without a start.
In 1989, Campbell played for the Winter Haven Super Sox of the Senior Professional Baseball Association. He went 6-2 with 5 saves and a league-best 2.12 ERA for the Sox. Campbell made the most pitching appearances in the league, with 35. In 1990, he pitched for the SPBA's Sun City Rays; in 10 games, Campbell was 1-2 with a 3.44 ERA and one save before the league folded.
In 1996, he was the pitching coach of the Beloit Snappers, and he was a member of the Milwaukee Brewers staff in 1999. Campbell joined the Fox Valley Sports Academy, Elgin, IL, staff in 2005.
[edit] Notable Achievements
- AL All-Star (1977)
- 2-time AL Reliever of the Year Award Winner (1976 & 1977)
- 2-time AL Rolaids Relief Award Winner (1976 & 1977)
- AL Winning Percentage Leader (1976)
- 2-time League Games Pitched Leader (1976/AL & 1983/NL)
- AL Saves Leader (1977)
- 15 Wins Seasons: 1 (1976)
- 30 Saves Seasons: 1 (1977)
