Bill Cissell, baseball player, 1928-1938

Bill Cissell

Born: 1/3/1904 in Perryville, MO, USA

Died: 3/15/1949 in Chicago, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1928-04-11 | Final Game: 1938-09-25

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Chalmer William Cissell

Biography

Bill Cissell, born in 1904, enjoyed a notable career as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1928 until his retirement in 1938. Over the course of ten seasons, Cissell appeared in 956 games, during which he compiled a respectable .267 batting average. He recorded a total of 990 hits, demonstrating consistent offensive production, and contributed 29 home runs along with 423 RBIs. Renowned for his speed on the bases, Cissell also tallied 113 stolen bases, showcasing his ability to impact the game beyond just hitting. Cissell's career unfolded during an era that saw the evolution of baseball tactics and player strategies, transitioning from the deadball era to the more dynamic offensive approaches of the late 1930s. His versatility and reliability made him a valuable asset to the teams he played for, and he carved out a place in the annals of baseball history as a solid performer of his time. After concluding his playing days, Cissell's contributions to the game were recognized, and he remains a respected figure for his achievements on the field.

Negro Leagues Career Statistics

Batting

PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB BA OBP SLG OPS
12.0 12.0 1.0 2.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.167 0.167 0.167 0.334

Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
956 3707 516 990 173 43 29 423 113 212 250 0.267 0.308 0.360 0.669 -8241.1

Season-by-Season Batting

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 483 0 1242 1608 124 276
3B 34 0 28 75 5 7
SS 439 0 931 1265 143 252

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 487
Third Base 37
Shortstop 437

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1932 Most Valuable Player AL 11th 10.0 80 0
1928 Most Valuable Player AL 15th 4.0 64 0