Bill Carrick
Born: 9/5/1873 in Erie, PA, USA
Died: 3/7/1932 in Philadelphia, PA, USA
MLB Debut: 1898-07-30 | Final Game: 1902-09-23
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 150 lbs
Full name: William Martin Carrick
Biography
Bill Carrick was a professional baseball pitcher who played in the early 20th century, establishing himself in the National League during a time when the game was transitioning from the deadball era to a more offense-oriented style. Born in 1873, Carrick's career spanned from July 30, 1898, to September 23, 1902. Over the course of his five-year career, he compiled a record of 63 wins and 89 losses, with a career earned run average (ERA) of 4.14.
Known for his competitive spirit on the mound, Carrick struck out 239 batters during his tenure, showcasing his ability to dominate hitters despite the challenges of his era. While he did not record any saves, his contributions as a starting pitcher were significant during a period when the role was evolving. Carrick's legacy is marked by his participation in the early years of professional baseball, where he contributed to the game's development and set the stage for future generations of pitchers.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 63 | 89 | 167 | 155 | 138 | 4 | 0 | 1324.7 | 1650 | 610 | 33 | 400 | 239 | 4.14 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1898 | NY1 | NL | 3 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 39.7 | 39 | 15 | 21 | 10 | 3.40 | -627.1 |
| 1899 | NY1 | NL | 16 | 27 | 44 | 43 | 40 | 3 | 0 | 361.7 | 485 | 187 | 122 | 60 | 4.65 | -629.0 |
| 1900 | NY1 | NL | 19 | 22 | 45 | 41 | 32 | 1 | 0 | 341.7 | 415 | 134 | 92 | 63 | 3.53 | 442.9 |
| 1901 | WSN | AL | 14 | 22 | 42 | 37 | 34 | 0 | 0 | 324.0 | 367 | 135 | 93 | 70 | 3.75 | - |
| 1902 | WSN | AL | 11 | 17 | 31 | 30 | 28 | 0 | 0 | 257.7 | 344 | 139 | 72 | 36 | 4.86 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 169 | 497 | 38 | 81 | 9 | 6 | 0 | 30 | 4 | 31 | 145 | 0.163 | 0.215 | 0.205 | 0.420 | -3203.4 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1898 | NY1 | NL | 5 | 18 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0.167 | 0.0 |
| 1899 | NY1 | NL | 44 | 130 | 7 | 18 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 1 | 11 | 47 | 0.138 | -1064.5 |
| 1900 | NY1 | NL | 45 | 115 | 14 | 20 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 9 | 38 | 0.174 | -757.7 |
| 1901 | WSN | AL | 42 | 126 | 8 | 20 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 8 | 25 | 0.159 | -809.9 |
| 1902 | WSN | AL | 33 | 108 | 9 | 20 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 32 | 0.185 | -571.4 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| P | 167 | 0 | 52 | 353 | 40 | 18 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1898 | NY1 | P | 5 | 0 | 5 | 10 | 0 | 1 |
| 1899 | NY1 | P | 44 | 0 | 15 | 99 | 12 | 7 |
| 1900 | NY1 | P | 45 | 0 | 16 | 84 | 11 | 2 |
| 1901 | WS1 | P | 42 | 0 | 9 | 94 | 8 | 3 |
| 1902 | WS1 | P | 31 | 0 | 7 | 66 | 9 | 5 |
| 1902 | WS1 | OF | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 167 |
| Left Field | 1 |
| Right Field | 1 |