Bill Abstein
Born: 2/2/1883 in St. Louis, MO, USA
Died: 4/8/1940 in St. Louis, MO, USA
MLB Debut: 1906-09-25 | Final Game: 1910-06-02
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 185 lbs
Full name: William Henry Abstein
Biography
Bill Abstein was a professional baseball player born in 1883, who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1906 until 1910. Primarily a position player, Abstein played in a total of 170 games during his career, where he showcased a combination of speed and contact hitting. He recorded 150 hits with a batting average of .242, contributing 76 runs batted in and hitting one home run. His ability to steal bases was notable, as he successfully swiped 21 bags throughout his time in the league.
Abstein's career unfolded during an era when baseball was rapidly evolving, transitioning from the deadball era to a more offense-driven game. While he may not have been a superstar, his consistent performance and versatility on the field made him a reliable player for the teams he represented. Despite the limited power numbers, his contributions to the game and ability to deliver in key moments left a lasting impact on the clubs he played for and the fans who followed his career.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 170 | 619 | 54 | 150 | 22 | 10 | 1 | 76 | 21 | 29 | 75 | 0.242 | 0.281 | 0.315 | 0.596 | -396.6 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1906 | PIT | NL | 8 | 20 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0.200 | 0.0 |
| 1909 | PIT | NL | 137 | 512 | 51 | 133 | 20 | 10 | 1 | 70 | 16 | 27 | 59 | 0.260 | 238.6 |
| 1910 | SLA | AL | 25 | 87 | 1 | 13 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 15 | 0.149 | -635.2 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 26 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 9 | 0.231 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1909 | WS | PIT | 7 | 26 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 9 | 0.231 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 158 | 158 | 1680 | 85 | 38 | 83 |
| 2B | 3 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 0 |
| OF | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1906 | PIT | 2B | 3 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 0 |
| 1906 | PIT | OF | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1909 | PIT | 1B | 135 | 135 | 1412 | 65 | 27 | 70 |
| 1910 | SLA | 1B | 23 | 23 | 268 | 20 | 11 | 13 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 158 |
| Second Base | 3 |
| Right Field | 2 |