Billy O'Dell (full name: William Oliver O'Dell; no nicknames) played pitcher from 1954 until 1967 for the Baltimore Orioles, San Francisco Giants, Milwaukee Braves, Atlanta Braves and Pittsburgh Pirates. He played for the Orioles from 1954 - 1959, Giants from 1960 - 1964, Braves in 1965, Braves in 1966 and Pirates from 1966 - 1967. Over 13 seasons, he started 199 games, won 105 games, struck out 1133 batters, and had a 3.29 ERA. Born on February 10, 1933 in Whitmire, SC, O'Dell stands 5' 11" and weighs 170 lb. He attended high school. His debut was on June 20, 1954 and he played his final game on September 12, 1967. Common misspellings of his name include William billie Billy Oliver O'Dell odell.