Bill Carrigan
Born: 10/22/1883 in Lewiston, ME, USA
Died: 7/8/1969 in Lewiston, ME, USA
MLB Debut: 1906-07-07 | Final Game: 1916-09-30
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 175 lbs
Full name: William Francis Carrigan
Biography
Bill Carrigan, born in 1883, was a notable position player in Major League Baseball who played from 1906 until his retirement on September 30, 1916. Over the course of his career, Carrigan appeared in 709 games, where he recorded 506 hits, including 6 home runs and 235 RBIs. He finished his career with a batting average of .257 and successfully stole 37 bases. His contributions to the game were especially significant during the deadball era, a time when pitching dominated and offensive statistics were often lower than in later decades.
Carrigan's playing style was characterized by solid defensive skills and a knack for situational hitting, which made him a valuable asset to his teams. Throughout his career, he was known for his leadership on the field, and he played a crucial role in the successes of the Boston Red Sox during his tenure. Carrigan's legacy is not only marked by his individual statistics but also by his influence on the game during a transformative period in baseball history.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 709 | 1970 | 194 | 506 | 67 | 14 | 6 | 235 | 37 | 206 | 147 | 0.257 | 0.334 | 0.314 | 0.648 | 254.7 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1906 | BOS | AL | 37 | 109 | 5 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 3 | 5 | 14 | 0.211 | -402.5 |
| 1908 | BOS | AL | 57 | 149 | 13 | 35 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 14 | 1 | 3 | 12 | 0.235 | -246.0 |
| 1909 | BOS | AL | 94 | 280 | 25 | 83 | 13 | 2 | 1 | 36 | 2 | 17 | 24 | 0.296 | 649.9 |
| 1910 | BOS | AL | 114 | 342 | 36 | 85 | 11 | 1 | 3 | 53 | 10 | 23 | 38 | 0.249 | -216.1 |
| 1911 | BOS | AL | 72 | 232 | 29 | 67 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 30 | 5 | 26 | 0 | 0.289 | 207.2 |
| 1912 | BOS | AL | 87 | 266 | 34 | 70 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 24 | 7 | 38 | 0 | 0.263 | -109.2 |
| 1913 | BOS | AL | 87 | 256 | 17 | 62 | 15 | 5 | 0 | 28 | 6 | 27 | 26 | 0.242 | -83.5 |
| 1914 | BOS | AL | 82 | 178 | 18 | 45 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 22 | 1 | 40 | 18 | 0.253 | 459.9 |
| 1915 | BOS | AL | 46 | 95 | 10 | 19 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 16 | 12 | 0.200 | -160.0 |
| 1916 | BOS | AL | 33 | 63 | 7 | 17 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 11 | 2 | 11 | 3 | 0.270 | 154.8 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 12 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0.167 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1916 | WS | BOS | 1 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0.667 |
| 1915 | WS | BOS | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.000 |
| 1912 | WS | BOS | 2 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 17 | 10 | 132 | 9 | 1 | 8 |
| C | 649 | 242 | 2961 | 854 | 115 | 66 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1906 | BOS | C | 35 | 28 | 139 | 48 | 12 | 2 |
| 1908 | BOS | C | 47 | 38 | 203 | 74 | 13 | 5 |
| 1908 | BOS | 1B | 3 | 2 | 20 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1909 | BOS | C | 77 | 77 | 347 | 110 | 13 | 9 |
| 1909 | BOS | 1B | 8 | 8 | 64 | 8 | 0 | 5 |
| 1910 | BOS | C | 110 | 99 | 495 | 134 | 25 | 12 |
| 1911 | BOS | C | 62 | 0 | 326 | 94 | 12 | 11 |
| 1911 | BOS | 1B | 6 | 0 | 48 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 1912 | BOS | C | 87 | 0 | 413 | 102 | 16 | 7 |
| 1913 | BOS | C | 82 | 0 | 383 | 127 | 11 | 8 |
| 1914 | BOS | C | 78 | 0 | 350 | 84 | 7 | 8 |
| 1915 | BOS | C | 44 | 0 | 183 | 54 | 6 | 3 |
| 1916 | BOS | C | 27 | 0 | 122 | 27 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 651 |
| First Base | 18 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1911 | Baseball Magazine All-Star | C2 |
| 1909 | Baseball Magazine All-Star | C1 |
| 1909 | Baseball Magazine All-Star | C2 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| College of the Holy Cross | Worcester | MA | 1905, 1906 |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1912 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 18th | 3.0 | 64 | 0 |