Bingo Bingham
Right Fielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records
Bingo Bingham was a right fielder who played in Major League Baseball for the West Baden Sprudels and the Chicago Giants. In 36 career games, he hit .190 with 23 hits and 7 RBI. His totals include Negro Leagues seasons, which MLB recognized as major league in 2020.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Right Fielder
Full name: William Horace Bingham
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36 | 121 | 6 | 23 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 0 | .190 | .216 | .215 | .431 | 0 |
Career AVG .190 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — 28.9% below league average.
Career OBP .216 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — 35.0% below league average.
Career SLG .215 vs. league average .359 across their career seasons — 40.1% below league average.
Career OPS .431 vs. league average .691 across their career seasons — 37.7% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1910 | WBS | WES | 7 | 28 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .143 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1911 | WBS | WES | 3 | 10 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | .300 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1912 | WBS | WES | 5 | 16 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .250 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1913 | WBS | WES | 10 | 36 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | .194 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1921 | COG | NNL | 11 | 31 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | .161 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 5 seasons | 36 | 121 | 6 | 23 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 0 | .190 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Away | 3 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | .250 |
Last 3 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1921-05-22 | CG1 | CNN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1921-05-01 | CG1 | CB1 | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1921-04-30 | CG1 | CB1 | W | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 1 |
| Left Field | 1 |
| Center Field | 2 |
| Right Field | 33 |
Bingo Bingham: the record in brief
The season rows for Bingo Bingham begin in 1910. The team column moves through the West Baden Sprudels (1910 through 1913) and the Chicago Giants (1921). The bio lists Bingham's primary position as right fielder. Bingham was born on April 16, 1885, in USA. The bio lists the given name William Horace.
In 36 games and 121 at bats, Bingham batted .190 with 23 hits, plus 7 runs batted in. Reaching base at a .216 clip and slugging .215, Bingham finished with a .431 OPS. Bingham's .190 average ran 28.9% below the .267 that the league posted over the same seasons. 1913 produced Bingham's most hits, 7 of them for the West Baden Sprudels. The best average in the busiest seasons was .194, in 1913.
In Negro Leagues play, Bingham is credited with 2 hits in 8 at bats (.250). The Negro Leagues table is compiled from box scores, so it is kept separate from the main career line.
Frequently Asked Questions about Bingo Bingham
- Was Bingo Bingham a pitcher?
- No. Bingo Bingham was a position player (Right Fielder).
- How many home runs did Bingo Bingham hit?
- Bingo Bingham hit 0 career home runs with 23 hits.
- What teams did Bingo Bingham play for?
- Bingo Bingham played for 2 teams: the West Baden Sprudels (1910–1913) and the Chicago Giants (1921).
- What were Bingo Bingham's career stats?
- In 36 games, Bingo Bingham had 23 hits, 7 RBI, 6 runs, and 2 stolen bases, with a .190 batting average.
- What position did Bingo Bingham play?
- Bingo Bingham played primarily as a right fielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- What was Bingo Bingham's career batting average?
- Bingo Bingham batted .190 over his career, with 23 hits in 121 at bats.
- How many RBI did Bingo Bingham have?
- Bingo Bingham drove in 7 runs in his career.
- Is Bingo Bingham in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Bingo Bingham has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.