Bill Calhoun
Born: 6/23/1890 in Rockmart, GA, USA
Died: 1/28/1955 in Sandersville, GA, USA
MLB Debut: 1913-04-24 | Final Game: 1913-06-02
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 180 lbs
Full name: William Davitte Calhoun
Biography
Bill Calhoun was a professional baseball player born in 1890, who played in the early 20th century during a time when the game was evolving rapidly, transitioning from the deadball era into a more offensive-minded approach. His career in Major League Baseball was brief, spanning from April 24, 1913, to June 2, 1913, during which he appeared in 6 games.
As a position player, Calhoun recorded a total of 1 hit, resulting in a batting average of 0.077, with no home runs or runs batted in to his name. Despite his limited playing time and modest statistics, Calhoun's involvement in the league during this formative period in baseball history reflects the challenges many players faced in securing a long-lasting career in a highly competitive sport. His time in the majors may have been short-lived, but it nonetheless contributed to the rich tapestry of early 20th-century baseball.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 13 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.077 | 0.077 | 0.077 | 0.154 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1913 | BSN | NL | 6 | 13 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.077 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 3 | 0 | 31 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1913 | BSN | 1B | 3 | 0 | 31 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 3 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia Institute of Technology | Atlanta | GA | 1910, 1911 |