Bill Byers

Born: 10/3/1877 in Bridgeton, IN, USA

Died: 9/8/1948 in Baltimore, MD, USA

MLB Debut: 1904-04-15 | Final Game: 1904-06-06

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'7" | Weight: 210 lbs

Full name: James William Byers

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Biography

Bill Byers was a professional baseball player born in 1877, who made a brief yet notable impact in Major League Baseball during the early 20th century. He played as a position player from April 15, 1904, to June 6, 1904, participating in 19 games. Throughout his short career, Byers recorded 13 hits and drove in 4 runs, achieving a batting average of .217. While he did not hit any home runs or steal bases, his presence on the field contributed to the competitive landscape of baseball during this transitional period, as the game was evolving from the deadball era towards a more offensive style. Byers' time in the major leagues was limited, but he remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, reflecting the experiences of many players who sought to carve out their careers in a sport that was rapidly growing in popularity. His performance, although modest, is a reminder of the many athletes who shaped the game during its formative years, striving to make their mark amidst the challenges of the era.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
19	60	3	13	0	0	0	4	0	1	2	0.217	0.230	0.217	0.446	-245.6

Career AVG .217 vs. league average .247 across their career seasons — 12.2% below league average.

Career OBP .230 vs. league average .301 across their career seasons — 23.7% below league average.

Career SLG .217 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — 32.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.446 vs. league average 0.622 across their career seasons — 28.3% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1904	STL	NL	19	60	3	13	0	0	0	4	0	1	2	0.217	.246 (-12%)	.300 (-24%)	.321 (-33%)	.622 (-28%)	-245.6

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	1	0	6	0	1	0
C	16	16	84	15	3	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1904	SLN	1B	1	0	6	0	1	0
1904	SLN	C	16	16	84	15	3	1

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Catcher	16
First Base	1