Bill Blair
Born: 9/17/1863 in Pittsburgh, PA, USA
Died: 2/22/1890 in Pittsburgh, PA, USA
MLB Debut: 1888-07-19 | Final Game: 1888-09-23
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 172 lbs
Full name: William Ellsworth Blair
Biography
Bill Blair, born in 1863, was a professional baseball pitcher who had a brief career in the late 19th century, playing from July 19, 1888, to September 23, 1888. During this short stint, he demonstrated his skills on the mound, finishing with a record of 1-3 and an impressive earned run average (ERA) of 2.61. Despite his limited opportunities, Blair managed to accumulate 16 strikeouts, showcasing his ability to effectively challenge opposing hitters.
Blair's career took place during a transitional period in baseball, as the sport was evolving from the early days of the National League and the rise of professional teams. While he did not achieve long-term success in the major leagues, his contributions during his time on the field reflect the competitive spirit of the era. His performance remains a testament to the many players who shaped the game's early history, paving the way for future generations of baseball talent.
Negro Leagues Career Statistics
Batting
| PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.0 | 3.0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.250 | .000 | 0.250 |
Pitching
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | R | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.0 | 0 | 0 | 4.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 8.0 | 12.0 | 3.0 | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 2.19 |
Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting
| Season | PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1946 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 |
| 1948 | 3.0 | 2.0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.333 | .000 | 0.333 |
Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Pitching
| Season | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | R | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1946 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 6.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 9.00 |
| 1948 | 3.0 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 2.0 | 9.0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 31.0 | 29 | 9 | 0 | 8 | 16 | 2.61 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1888 | PH4 | AA | 1 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 31.0 | 29 | 9 | 8 | 16 | 2.61 | 408.6 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 13 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0.308 | 0.357 | 0.385 | 0.742 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1888 | PH4 | AA | 4 | 13 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0.308 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| P | 4 | 0 | 2 | 12 | 3 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1888 | PH4 | P | 4 | 0 | 2 | 12 | 3 | 1 |
| 1888 | PH4 | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 4 |
| Right Field | 1 |