Bill Abstein, baseball player, 1906-1910

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

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

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 158
Second Base 3
Right Field 2